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A new professional network, focusing on innovation in tenant engagement, has been announced for staff in Scotland’s social housing sector. The Scottish Tenant Engagement Network has been developed by CX-Feedback, which currently supports 35 housing associations across Scotland with tenant enga

Residents are being encouraged to share their views to help West Dunbartonshire Council strengthen its anti-social behaviour support. The online survey has been launched to gather opinions and information about the issues facing residents as well as the impact of persistent anti-social behaviour on

Moray Council has begun setting out its vision for the 2024/25 budget.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist for the RIBA House of the Year 2023, the annual award for the UK’s best new house and a Scottish property has made the list. Hundred Acre Wood, Argyll and Bute, Scotland by Denizen Works pays homage to Scotland’

Applications are now being invited for a fund that supports local community groups, charities and third sector organisations with revenue grant funding in East Lothian. The One Council Partnership Fund (OCPF) supports activities to help reduce inequalities and make East Lothian a better place to liv

North Lanarkshire Council's annual review of the Tenant Participation Strategy for 2022/23 shows it’s been the council's most successful year to date, supporting and empowering tenants to get involved in their housing service. This success comes on the back of the council's recovery from the C

CIH Scotland has voiced concerns about the Housing Bill announced by the Scottish Government.

Proposals for elected members to have mandatory training on planning have been welcomed by Homes for Scotland (HFS). The requirement was included in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, alongside a package of other measures to improve performance.

Govan Law Centre (GLC) has expressed concerns following reports of an increase in people sleeping rough in Glasgow amid moves by the Home Office to speed up thousands of asylum claims. Councillors at an emergency Glasgow City Council meeting earlier this month heard that around 1,400 people are

Hillcrest has cemented its social, environmental and corporate pledges in a special inaugural report that lays bare its responsibilities and commitments.

The winners of CIH Scotland's annual awards have been announced at a special ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on Friday 27 October 2023. The Scotland Housing Awards recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals across the sector. This year&rsq

Simpson & Marwick, one of Scotland's oldest legal and property brands, has been acquired by a new entrant to the Scottish estate agency market. The newly formed 'The Simpson & Marwick Group' has acquired the Simpson & Marwick estate agency business from Moray Group for a six-figure sum.

Shelter Scotland has claimed that ministers still have their heads in the sand following the publication of the latest Ending Homelessness Together annual report. Published last week, the annual report sets out the progress made in the last 12 months by national government, local government and thir

Estate and letting agency DJ Alexander Ltd has opened a new branch in Aberdeenshire. The firm is opening a new office in Peterhead to serve an anticipated upsurge in rental demand in the coming year. The firm is also rebranding its Stonehouse offices in Aberdeen and Kemnay to DJ Alexander to unify a

The site of former public conveniences in the Morningside area of Edinburgh has been transformed into a new five-storey residential building. The development by Rennick Property regenerates the site and provides rarely offered new housing in the area.