A number of student accommodation developments are being planned across Glasgow as developers seek to fill the evident shortage of availability in the city. Varsity Developments has submitted plans for a high-rise student tower on Waterloo Street, having previously mooted proposals for ren
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Work to regenerate and breathe new life into Paisley’s historic West End is officially underway.
Three new board members have been appointed by Home in Scotland to support its mission to deliver for communities. The successful recruitment will see June Wylie, Kellie Macleod and Grant Campbell add a wealth of experience and leadership at this crucial point in the delivery of Home in Scotland&rsq
A service helping young people experiencing homelessness has celebrated 20 years of life-changing support. The Stirling Youth Housing Support Service – also known as the Bridge – provides support to people aged 16-25.
The lightweight form of concrete linked to the collapse of the roof at a primary school in 2018 could be widespread in social homes built during the 1950s-70s, consultants have warned. Yesterday our sister publication Scottish Construction Now reported that reinforced autoclaved aerated co
North Lanarkshire Council has ensured its tenants and residents have improved access to housing information by signing the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Assurance Statement.
A consultation is now open on Glasgow's Development Plan Scheme, which provides key information to communities and stakeholders in the city regarding how they can get involved shaping the next Development Plan, City Development Plan 2.
A Place Plan for Stranraer has been prepared following extensive consultation with residents. Dumfries and Galloway Council agreed in 2021 that five places across Dumfries and Galloway should be included in the Borderlands Place Programme as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The five pl
Dumfries and Galloway Council's Economy and Resources committee will today consider a report on the Vacant and Derelict Land and Property Strategy (VDLPS). The report outlines the council’s approach to managing and regenerating vacant and derelict land and property. It also outlines the Counci
North Ayrshire Council is urging communities to apply for funding from Participatory Budgeting (PB) as a new funding round opens. PB is a way for people to decide how local funds are spent. A bi-annual source of community funding given directly from North Ayrshire Council to community members i
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is sounding the alarm over Council Tax debt as figures for July reveal demand for advice on the issues has reached record levels.
Kingdom Group has demonstrated its commitment to providing customers with the best possible service by signing a three-year contract with data and insight company, Housemark. By becoming a member, the Fife-based housing association – which provides more than 7,500 affordable homes for resident
A community food larder in Glasgow has marked its first anniversary of supporting customers through the cost-of-living crisis.
Derek Brown has taken up the post of the Highland Council’s chief executive from yesterday. Derek comes to the Highlands with extensive experience in his previous roles as deputy chief executive of North Lanarkshire Council and a professional advisor on the National Improvement Framework.
A key strategy has been updated to help people across Edinburgh live well locally in places that are healthier, greener, more vibrant and inclusive. The City of Edinburgh Council's initial 20-Minute Neighbourhood Strategy was approved by the Policy and Sustainability Committee on 10 June 2021, outli