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A new fund is being proposed which aims to give residents the chance to be at the heart of civic pride in their communities. North Ayrshire Council’s cabinet has proposed setting aside a £1.496 million fund to deliver improvements in local neighbourhoods.

Caledonia Housing Association has partnered with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to deliver workplace health assessments for colleagues across the organisation, supporting wellbeing and promoting greater awareness of how to stay healthy and take action to address potential health issues at an earl

The Housing Ombudsman has released its overview of its further investigations.  These investigations are designed to improve landlord accountability for delivering better services, helping to prevent complaints.  

Ofgem has closed its investigation into OVO Energy for its process failures that could have put vulnerable prepayment meter (PPM) customers at risk. The regulator’s investigation concluded that OVO’s inadequate monitoring of PPM customers, including those on the Priority Services Registe

Procast Group has been awarded a new electrical contract by North Lanarkshire Council, further strengthening the business’ established client/contractor relationship and supporting continued investment in homes, skills and the local economy. The two-year contract, with the option of two one-ye

Energy Saving Trust will continue to oversee Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme payments under a renewed contract with Ofgem.

Fragmented and inconsistent communication from the Scottish Government and local authorities is leaving landlords struggling to keep pace with fast‑moving regulations, increasing the likelihood of accidental breaches across the private rented sector.

Senior planning professionals and built environment experts from across Scotland and beyond gathered in Ayr on Thursday 4 June 2026 for the annual Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) Conference.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has finalised an agreement with Home Group Scotland to deliver 16 high‑quality affordable homes for social rent at the growing Calderwood development in East Calder. This supply of new affordable homes will include a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, helpi

Scotland’s escalating second‑home tax regime will do little to ease the country’s housing emergency and serves mainly as a short‑term revenue grab, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. Local authorities have introduced steep council tax premiums on second properties: 225% in

A new agreement between Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Wheatley Homes has been finalised, paving the way for the delivery of 34 high-quality affordable homes at Letham Meadows on the outskirts of Haddington.

Aberdeen City Council's £1 million Cost of Living fund has supported more than 25,000 people across the city over the past year.

Inverclyde Council’s planning board has approved a plan in principle to build up to 135 new homes in Clune Park. An application to establish the principle of building the new development was approved unanimously at the recent meeting of the planning board.

Ten community groups representing much of rural Stirling Council area are coming together in a new collective to help empower local campaigns to address shared issues and ambitions. 

Castlemilk’s dignified annual act of remembrance to remember lost lives has taken place again, with floral tributes provided by three local housing associations.