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Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has been successfully appointed to a new Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework developed by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). Part of the LHC Procurement Group, SPA has been supporting public sector organisations with technical procurement

Work has started on the final phase of a 15-year regeneration project which will see nearly 60 new homes built in Glasgow.

Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to focus on addressing the increasing number of children living in temporary accommodation after the 2025-26 Scottish Budget was approved by Parliament yesterday. Included in the spending plans is a pledge to invest £768 million for the Afford

As part of the delivery of the new neighbourhood of Bannock Wood near Bonnyrigg, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has received planning permission in principle (PPiP) from Midlothian Council.

Fife Council, having previously maintained services without major cuts, now faces a critical juncture, as a recent Accounts Commission report has highlighted a mixed performance, with deepening inequalities and deteriorating social care. The council's significant health and social care overspends ar

Muir Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes.

Councillors in Orkney have proposed to increase Council Tax by 15% to protect services in the future in line with their agreed medium-term financial strategy.

Falkirk Council is seeking public views on the Local Development Plan with its latest consultation. The survey seeks the views of local residents, community groups and business owners on issues such as town centres revitalisation, new housing, better transport links and bringing derelict l

The Langstane Housing Support Service is proud to announce its partnership with the Mamacita Foundation, a local charity, to deliver a generous donation of essential baby items for service users in need.

Councillors in Midlothian have approved spending of more than £320 million on services, including extra money for health and social care and foster carers, as they set a balanced budget for 2025/26.  Council leader Councillor Kelly Parry acknowledged financial challenges remain but these

Link Group has submitted a series of planning applications to Argyll & Bute Council for Phase 4 of the Dunbeg development near Oban.

More than £2.4 million of improvements to council houses in Dundee could be agreed by councillors next week.

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) kicks off its first Regional Gathering of 2025 today at the historic Caird Hall in Dundee, bringing together self-catering operators from across the east of Scotland.

The Scottish Land Commission is inviting planning and housing professionals and community groups to an online briefing to hear directly from the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) about how they successfully unlocked land for housing in a remote rural community. This event will highlight the crucial ro

The energy price cap is to increase by 6.4% over the period covering April to June 2025, Ofgem has announced today.