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A group of housing bodies have commissioned research to identify what is needed in Scotland in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.

A consultation has been published on the potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap.

Evelyn Tweed MSP's amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that introduces a clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has now been tabled. The Stirling representative, who first mooted the amendment late last year, said the proposal would

Staff at Kingdom Support & Care (KSC) were recognised for their outstanding achievements at an awards ceremony held at Fabric in Dunfermline.

An ambitious plan to improve transport, roads and buildings, as well as a greater shift to using digital to deliver services, has the potential to transform the Highland Council’s services over the next 20 years. Delivering its capital programme could prove challenging. Borrowing costs are hig

A new housing development is being planned for a 12.5-hectare site in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.

Leigh Jolly has been appointed as the interim chief officer for the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Appointment to the interim role was sparked by the confirmation of a new position for the outgoing CO, Pam Milliken, who is moving to a new position within NHS Grampian. 

A brand-new kitchen at Home Start Lorn’s Oban headquarters is set to bring families and the local community together through cooking, thanks to a collaboration between Link Group, C~urb, and kitchen supplier Moores. Home Start Lorn, part of the nationwide Home Start network, has been providing

Blue Triangle, a social care provider, charity, and Registered Social Landlord (RSL), marked its 50th anniversary yesterday at the Scottish Parliament against the backdrop of Scotland’s growing homelessness crisis.  Hosted by Paul Sweeney MSP and with a speech by Maree Todd, Minister for

South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a six-flat development on the site of the former Prestwick Health and Fitness Club. The application, submitted by Bothwell-based Logan Bay Ltd with Robert Potter & Partners as agents, outlines a modern residential block designed to complement the coa

A construction director from North Berwick is combining his passion for cycling and his job in housebuilding to head to Malawi in Africa to help build new homes for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Andrew Fergusson (55), known as Gus to his friends, works for housebuilder Robertson

The City of Edinburgh Council is preparing to take the unprecedented step of suspending its general council house letting policy for up to a year, in a move aimed at tackling a mounting homelessness crisis and meeting legal obligations to provide suitable temporary accommodation.

Story Homes has submitted a full planning application for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site in Dumfries.

A major residential-led mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ayr has secured planning approval by the narrowest of margins. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel was evenly split on the proposal for 350 homes along with retail and hospitality components near the Holmston Roundabout. T

The often-overlooked role women played in shaping Scotland’s community-based housing associations (CBHAs) in the 1970s and 80s has been highlighted in a new report. These women were not just contributors – they were leaders, driving forward change in their neighbourhoods. Led by Professo