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A campaign group formed in opposition to the proposed transfer of engagements between Reidvale Housing Association and Place for People Scotland (PfPS) is to lobby Reidvale members against the move, lamenting what they see as the loss of an iconic housing association. Reidvale was formed in 1975 and

Councillors in Fife have warned that they will have no choice but to become the fourth Scottish local authority to declare a housing emergency unless the council receives urgent financial support.

Trading Standards Scotland has welcomed reports that the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal are examining potential criminality in the selling of home insulation products.

The City of Edinburgh Council is undertaking an archaeological excavation at Cowan's Close, the site of a proposed residential scheme.

Moray Council and Fraser/Livingstone Architects are showcasing their updated plans for the Dallas Dhu Housing Mix Delivery project on Wednesday 24 January 2024 between 2.30pm and 6.30pm at Forres Town Hall.

Colleagues from Caledonia Housing Association have taken part in several initiatives for local and national charities to support people and families who have faced a challenging year. A wide range of #GivingSomethingBack activities were carried out in December by Caledonia staff who also took part i

Plans to deliver affordable homes on the site of a former Dundee nightclub have been submitted for full planning.

Residents and interested parties are being invited to view and discuss the proposals for the latest North Ayrshire Council housing developments in Ardrossan and Irvine. A total of 19 new homes are planned for the site of the former James McFarlane School on Dalry Road, as well as a total of 31 units

Castlehill Housing Association has established a new Rent Check Day to support its tenants through the cost-of-living crisis.

Plans for three new housing developments totalling a further 66 homes at the Bridge of Earn have been approved. Developments of 29 homes, 20 homes and 17 homes will be built on land north of the A912 at Oudenarde.

Councillors have been recommended to approve plans by Miller Homes to redevelop the former Playdrome leisure centre site in Clydebank. The housebuilder was chosen as the preferred bidder for the 8.5-acre site in 2022, beating five other housing developers to the £5.675 million sale.

Proposals for student accommodation in Glasgow city centre have been given the go-ahead by the local authority.

A Glasgow man has praised an advice service for helping him access benefits he didn’t know he was entitled to.

Places for People has continued its support of local food banks with £8,500 of funding to help provide individuals and families with essential items over the winter period.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has strong leadership and sound financial management but it now needs to deliver its plans to reform local services, keeping residents better informed on performance and progress, according to the local authority watchdog.