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An organisation leading the drive toward net zero is looking for more mentors from the housing sector to help the next generation develop carbon cutting solutions. Fuel Change is an organisation working with businesses and schools to enable apprentices and new graduates to help develop solutions to

The Borders Housing Network (BHN) has announced a major expansion of the support offered to tenants struggling with energy costs, thanks to a grant from Scottish Borders Council’s Cost of Living Fund. BHN, comprising Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA), Eildon Housing Association (EHA), Sco

A charity football match, organised by staff from Wheatley Group, took place at Toryglen Regional Football Centre last month and raised £5374 for the Beatson Cancer Charity. With many of the staff taking part having close friends and family who have experienced cancer, the Beatson Cancer Chari

North Lanarkshire Council has hailed the completion of its first net-zero homes reaffirming the council's commitment to building a greener future for families and communities.

Caledonia Housing Association’s tenants in Perth have been marking their first year as Digital Champions. With support from Caledonia staff, 34 tenants from Bowerswell retirement scheme applied for and secured over £3,000 of funding from Connecting Scotland and Perth & Kinross Counci

Glasgow's Lord Provost has led the tributes following the death of city housing champion John Kane. The former councillor died this week aged 75 after serving almost 9 years as a councillor and dedicated supporter of housing in Govan.

Millions of people in Scotland anticipate saving less during the cost of living crisis, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) suggests.

The UK social housing sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting standard is out for consultation today.

Argyll and Bute Council has announced the shortlisted entries for the 2023 Built Environment Design Awards. The awards recognise, promote and celebrate examples of exceptional design and sustainability across the whole of the Argyll and Bute Council planning area.

Work is now underway on over 50 new council homes planned for the Airdrie area, on two sites, Glenacre Drive and Petersburn Road.

Unite the Union has confirmed that strike action by over 300 trades workers at Dundee City Council will go ahead today. All-out strike action is set to begin on 4 April for three weeks until 28 April, and then it will be followed by rounds of daily action until 23 June.

The neighbours of a woman who lay dead in her flat for two-and-a-half years are considering taking legal action against Peabody, their housing association.

COSLA is bringing back their Excellence Awards in person for 2023. The COSLA Excellence Awards celebrate the very best of local government in Scotland, and aim to recognise and celebrate the people who work tirelessly to support our communities, day in and day out.

New research has found approximately a quarter of all luxury new build homes in UK towns and cities are being bought by over 60s.

Aston University is teaming up with asbestos consultancy Thames Laboratories (TL) to improve efficiency of social housing repairs.