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There could be around 22,000 fewer homes available to rent in Scotland at the start of 2024 than just a year ago, according to a survey by the largest landlord membership body in the country. A survey of its members by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) also found the biggest reasons for th

Legally binding targets on fuel poverty and net zero will be missed without new, fit-for-purpose legislation on heat in buildings, the Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned. Following hard on the heels of the news that nearly a third of Scotland’s households are now in fuel poverty, the All

For the first time in 10 years, Moray Council has set a cross-party budget. Support across the chamber has secured the local authority’s £278.8 million budget for the financial year ahead.

North Ayrshire Council has approved its budget for 2024/25 after a meeting of elected members. This was widely recognised as one of the most challenging budgets the council has had to set in recent times.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will use a further £2 million of reserves to balance the budget for the upcoming year. The Scottish Government’s 2024 Financial Settlement represents a real-terms reduction of £1.48m for the Comhairle, taking account of the money ring-fenced for emplo

Plans for two high voltage cable links to Europe which could help power millions of homes and harness the power of the North Sea have been recommended for approval by energy regulator Ofgem.

New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) will host a number of energy information events for tenants throughout March as part of efforts to address the cost-of-living crisis.

West Dunbartonshire Council has unveiled plans to redevelop properties at Willox Park Sheltered Housing Complex in Dumbarton.

Local government associations from across the UK have united to write a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlining the real and significant risks facing councils if additional funding is not provided in the UK Spring Budget on the 6th of March. The unprecedented step to move away from lobby

East Ayrshire Council has agreed to increase Council Tax charges for second homes with the introduction of a premium of 100% from 1 July 2024. This decision was based upon the results of a joint Scottish Government/ COSLA public consultation held last year and subsequent new legislation &n

A care home operator has been fined £400,000 for safety breaches, following the death of a vulnerable resident at a care home in Scotland. On the night of 16 December 2021, Susan Greens, a resident at Springfield Bank Care Home, could not be found on the premises.

Non-urgent repairs for West Lothian Council housing tenants are set to resume from 1 April 2024.

The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated £2,000 to Homeless Project Scotland, a Glasgow-based charity that provides support to people facing housing insecurity. Among the services it provides to the homeless are regular soup kitchens, where additional support is gi

A new scheme from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) will allow communities across Scotland to take over ownerless land and buildings.

Legislation which will see the introduction of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.