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Almost 60 people could be sleeping rough across Edinburgh and Glasgow in the run-up to Christmas, according to Simon Community Scotland (SCS) which has called for urgent support from businesses to raise £200,000 to help them provide safe places and support.

Property firm DJ Alexander Ltd has called for urgent governmental action in the Scottish Budget to boost the housing sector, including stimulating private sector building, expanding social housing, and revising the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) to support homebuyers. With both Edinb

Scotland’s health and social care sector is facing significant challenges this winter with increased demand and a greater complexity of need, rising cost pressures and real challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, local authorities have warned. Ahead of its budget on December 19, COSLA sa

Surplus funds resulting from the winding up of one of Scotland's oldest charities have been passed on to the Rock Trust to go towards the prevention of youth homelessness. At the request of Balnacraig School's board of directors, the liquidator Shona Campbell has passed £887,489.39 to the

Three housing providers have teamed up once more in the battle to tackle fuel poverty in their communities. Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark secured £255,000 in funding to help alleviate the pressures on their tenants struggling with sky-high fuel bills.

The number of new homes started in Scotland over 12 months has fallen by 24% compared to the previous year to reach the lowest annual figure for almost ten years.

Angus planners have given the go-ahead for six new homes in a walled garden at Tealing. The site sits in the grounds of Tealing House, around 500 metres west of the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway.

The rental market in Scotland has seen significant fluctuations over the past year, with the average rental price for newly let properties rising by 12.9%, according to Zoopla's December report.

Four local organisations are to share £1,300 following the latest Clydesdale Area Committee grant awards.

Residents are being asked to help shape a new plan which will ensure the best use of land throughout West Dunbartonshire.

Historic buildings across Renfrewshire villages are set for a makeover as new maintenance and repair grants are launched.

A survey has been launched to help a cross-party group of local councillors draft the next Scottish Borders Council budget, which is due to be set on 29 February 2024. A new strategic Council Plan, which is interlinked with the budget, will also be agreed at the same meeting and will set out a range

People on low income can apply for a one-off payment of £106 from the Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee 2023/24 Winter Payments Scheme to help them with winter fuel bills. Leader of Inverness City and Area, Councillor Ian Brown, said: “If you live in the Aird and

The JR Group has broken ground on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, in rural Stirlingshire, on behalf of its client, Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA).

UK housebuilder Keepmoat is fulfilling its promise to bring long-term, lasting change to communities through its work supporting local schools and colleges across Scotland.