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Hillcrest has scooped an award for its Upper Dens Mill development and a commendation for its Ellengowan regeneration at the highly regarded Dundee Civic Trust's 50th Anniversary Awards - the first to take place since 2019 after being halted by Covid.

A Scottish community has defied the odds and secured capital funding to build the first 100% community-owned onshore wind turbine that will operate commercially, without the benefit of government price support mechanisms.

Views are sought on the Buildings at Risk Register - a tool that seeks to identify and secure a sustainable future for buildings at risk in Scotland. The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and provides information on historic buildings at risk. The

The annual Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme run by Charis is now open. Permanent park home residents across England, Scotland and Wales who do not have a direct account with their energy supplier can apply for a £150 payment to help towards their energy costs. The Charis Park Homes Warm Ho

A new initiative will see Falkirk Council’s welfare advisers give out free money advice at local health centres. The Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens while freeing up the time of medical practitioners, by embedding expert advic

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government's Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan but signals more support is urgently needed The Scottish Government have published the new Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan which will support their commitmen

Harbour Homes’ Sheltered Housing Team has received a five-star certificate of nomination from Age Scotland’s Services for Older People Awards. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of individuals, groups and organisations who make a positive difference to the lives of older p

What is the role of a Chair? According to several business institutes, the role of the Chair is a variation of “ensuring the board is effective in setting strategy of the organisation”. Sitting behind this rather vague and high-level ideal is many different layers or “hats”.

West Lothian Council has advised tenants to be aware of service disruption as a result of industrial action taking place on certain days during October. Tenants are advised that only emergency housing repairs will be carried out by the building services housing repairs department on the following da

Homebuilder Cala Homes (West) has launched the third and final phase at its Prince’s Quay development.

A range of community support initiatives for people living in Linlithgow has been unveiled by Cala Homes (East) as part of its new Community Pledge programme.

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced the appointment of four new board members. Angela Currie, chief executive of Hanover Scotland, Kenny Gillespie, head of housing at Falkirk Council, Shelley Hutton, head of external communications at Places for People, and Craig Sanderso

Social care organisation Blue Triangle will be operating Garry Place supported accommodation service for young people in Falkirk, following successful tender.

Cairn Housing Group has been formally accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Cairn Housing Group receive at least the minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Thursday 22nd September 2022. This rate is

Grampian Housing Association has appointed three new board members at its recent annual general meeting. Freya Lees, Charlotte Torrance and Nikola Will were elected along with Dave Thomson, who had filled a casual vacancy during the year.