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Homelessness charity Social Bite has unveiled its new ‘Nest House’ prototype, as part of the launch of its fourth annual Festival of Kindness. Kicking off the campaign in Edinburgh, Josh Littlejohn MBE, founder of Social Bite, unveiled the new Nest House design which will feature in two

56three Architects has unveiled detailed plans for a proposed mixed-use development at a scrapyard site in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To include your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com.

New Gorbals Housing Association has started a process of public consultation on its redevelopment proposals for the site of soon-to-be-demolished multi-storey flats. Housing blocks at 341 and 305 Caledonia Road will be demolished next year, with the Association’s planning to develop socia

Gillian Martin MSP, the Scottish Government’s minister for energy and environment, and Consumer Scotland chief executive Sam Ghibaldan have urged the UK Government ahead of its Autumn Statement to support action to tackle fuel poverty in Scotland. In a letter to Amanda Solloway MP, minist

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published two ‘working papers’ seeking feedback on its assessment on the use of landbanks and how planning rules may be impacting competition and how new homes are delivered.

Members of the Highland Council's Caithness Committee had an opportunity on Monday to look at the benefits the Wick District Heating project is providing to locals and to discuss the potential to expand the scheme so more properties across the town can be included. The current project is well underw

The creation of a £1.3 billion well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached yet another major milestone.

Housebuilder Cruden is calling on local businesses and SMEs to attend its upcoming ‘meet the buyer’ event later this month for a landmark new housing project, Silverlea, in Edinburgh.

A final reminder has been issued about this evening’s Great Big Lintel Jam Night, this year in memory of Alasdair McKee.

The UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has confirmed Glasgow City Region as one of ten successful 5G Innovation Regions, which are set to share funding of £36 million for a range of projects.

The shortfall between Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and the actual cost of renting a home in Scotland's private rented sector (PRS) has been highlighted in new research commissioned by CIH Scotland in partnership with Fife Council.

South Ayrshire Council has appointed a new director of housing, operations and development and confirmed its new depute chief executive. Following a recruitment and selection process, councillors appointed Kevin Braidwood to the high-profile director role.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has been recognised by Best Companies in not just one but two significant employee engagement categories. CHA, one of Scotland’s largest Registered Social Landlords, with 200 staff across the country, was named in 16th place in the top 25 UK housing associat

The Goathill Development Project has been presented with the Clinician’s Choice Award at the Building Better Healthcare awards.