News

Local charity Cfine has distributed the equivalent of 120,000 meals to 68 community food members across the city as well as providing 300 free memberships for community pantries through the cost of living funding, members of Aberdeen City Council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee heard t

Activity in Scotland’s housing market slowed through April according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, however prices are still rising.

East Lothian Council's leader has written to Scotland’s deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for finance highlighting the "perfect and escalating financial storm" facing the local authority. Councillor Norman Hampshire has requested an urgent cross-party meeting with Shona Robison MSP t

Vita Group has published plans to create purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and social housing in New Waverley North in Edinburgh.

The management committee at Wellhouse Housing Association has revealed that Martin Wilkie-McFarlane is to remain in post as director. His decision to stand down was initially announced in Scottish Housing News on 16 February.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has reached an agreement with South Lanarkshire Council to build 50 new affordable homes at its Oakwood Grove development in Hamilton. The development forms part of the wider masterplan for the Brackenhill Farm area, which is also recognised as part of the Hamilton Commun

One of North Ayrshire’s largest council house developments in recent years has been officially opened.

In an effort to boost the support it provides to its tenants, Theune Housing has tripled its number of energy advisors. The Association said the move “couldn’t have come at a better time” with sky high bills still putting pressure on household budgets.

Glen Oaks Housing Association has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Nicola Logan has taken up the role following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process. Prior to her appointment, Nicola served as the housing association’s finance director and has been with Glen Oaks

'New Challenges… New Conversations' is the theme for this year’s TPAS Scotland Annual Conference.

The finalists in the 16th annual Scottish Home Awards have been announced in anticipation of the industry celebration and dinner, which will take place in Glasgow next month.

Cullross Ltd has resubmitted plans to build 44 affordable homes just off Lour Road in Forfar.

Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has partnered with Almond Housing Association to turn an out-of-use care home in West Lothian into affordable housing for young people in the community at risk of and affected by homelessness.

CIH Scotland has called for more government support to help the country reach net-zero emissions. The Scottish Government consultation on a draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan closed yesterday. The document sets out a vision for transforming Scotland’s energy system on the journey t

Plans have been lodged to build 25 social houses on a patch of land in Tarbolton. The plans, which are part of a wider development, relate to a parcel of land at the Croft Street and the Westport area of the village. Behind the proposals are Hayhill Developments Ltd, of Mauchline, and the agents in