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New insights from the Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre (ASPC) have revealed a 3.1% dip in property prices in the city over the past year, amidst this, a positive quarterly rise of 0.5% offers a ray of hope.

Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the new Shetland Energy Strategy.

Edel Harris OBE, former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been appointed to chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. The independent review – a Programme for Government commitment – will consider people’s experiences of the Scottish benefit to ensure it co

Planning permission in principle for a residential development in Bathgate has been refused.

More than £200,000 of funding has been approved for local community groups in Renfrewshire to deliver innovative and sustainable projects that will enhance where they live. Six community groups were successful in their applications to Renfrewshire Council's Sustainable Communities Fund and wil

The team from 7N Architects who are working on the Masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area are welcoming the public along to three public sessions early next month.

Councillors in Edinburgh have considered a report outlining proposals for balancing the city’s budget.

A public consultation seeks local views on a strategy for housing in Orkney which aims to see up to 1,035 homes being built over the next 10 years. The strategy has been developed by Orkney's multi-agency Housing Market Partnership and sets out the priorities and actions required locally for housing

A mid-year progress report on North Ayrshire Council’s five-year plan has been approved by administration councillors. The plan, which covers 2023 to 2028, lays out the council’s strategic priorities, and also identifies key priorities and activities for delivery during the period.

Fife Council is to begin rolling out a new food waste service for high-rise flats across the region following a successful trial.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is warning policymakers to prioritise support for those struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis as a new report reveals its impact across the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) network. The charity’s monthly data report found that demand for advice around Crisis Gran

A case challenging a 50 per cent increase in social care charges for disabled Glaswegians has been granted permission to proceed.

Much needed affordable homes in the Bellahouston area of the city have been handed over to local residents. The homes, on North Gower Street, are part of a 36-home development in the south west end of Glasgow aimed at helping people from the area remain in the area.

The Scottish Government's key commitment to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 is "at risk" with ministers conceding that a new timeline could be announced for its delivery, according to a ministerial briefing.

Former chair of Govanhill Housing Association and stalwart of the Glasgow housing association movement. As Govanhill Housing Association enters its 50th anniversary year, it is with a deep sadness that we have to say goodbye to one of our most long-standing committee members and tenant of the Associ