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Wheatley has again been recognised as one of Scotland's leading employers after retaining Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level possible. The housing and property-management group achieved the prestigious award following a rigorous assessment of how it supports, develop

Glasgow City Council is at a critical point as it tries to tackle financial pressures, rising homelessness, growing demand for services, persistent high poverty levels and unresolved equal pay claims, Scotland's local authority watchdog has warned.

Residents came together on Saturday 29 August for this year's Springburn Community Street Festival, a day filled with fun activities, sport and community spirit.

A multi-million-pound planned maintenance contract is now underway across East Renfrewshire, with 190 residences set to benefit from brand-new kitchens during the first year of the programme. The programme forms part of a long-term investment in East Renfrewshire Council's housing stock, with around

Wheatley Group board member Caroline Gardner CBE is to take up the position of chair. Jo Armstrong has stepped down from the role following the completion of her five-year tenure.

First minister John Swinney has placed affordable housing and homelessness prevention at the centre of his government's plans for the new five-year parliamentary session, unveiling a Programme for Government he says will deliver "lasting improvements to people's lives". Presenting the programme to P

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has won a prestigious Gold RoSPA Award, recognising its organisation-wide commitment to keeping tenants, customers, team members, contractors and communities safe.

Leading economists have called for the Scottish Government to treat housing associations as critical economic infrastructure, arguing that their "significant" contribution remains "largely invisible" because it is not measured consistently. New independent research by the David Hume Institute f

North Lanarkshire Council has provided its annual assurance to the Scottish Housing Regulator that the local authority is meeting its responsibilities to tenants, residents and people who use the housing services.

Angus Council’s Housing Committee will consider a series of reports next week outlining major improvements to housing services, continued investment in council homes, stronger support for tenants and progress in tackling housing challenges across Angus.

First minister John Swinney has pledged to deliver financial support for people living with a terminal illness.

A pioneering partnership of Ayrshire housing associations has unveiled a new identity as it continues to strengthen collaboration, share expertise and deliver better outcomes for tenants and communities across the region. Formerly known as the Eydent Group, the partnership will now be known as the A

A coalition of 40 leading organisations across Scotland working to end homelessness has called for an urgent Ministerial Statement to update Parliament on the housing emergency as MSPs prepare to return from their summer break. The call comes as the Scottish Government prepares to set out its priori

Chair of Lar Housing Trust, Ken Macintosh, officially enters the House of Lords today after being nominated for a peerage in Sir Keir Starmer’s July honours list. The ex-MSP will officially be known as Lord Macintosh of Eastwood and has been honoured for his parliamentary service, having held

Dundee councillors joined Hillcrest Futures staff and the community to learn how to use naloxone as people in Dundee, Perth and Angus marked International Overdose Awareness Day.  On 31 August, councillors Nadia El-Nakla and Lynne Short visited Hillcrest Futures' event in Dundee City Square, wh