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ESPC has appointed Louisa Raistrick, head of estate agency at Coulters, as a non-executive director on its board. Her term is due to commence on 1 January 2026, subject to ratification at the ESPC AGM in November.

A second phase of a residential-led, mixed-use development forming a key part of Perth’s strategic western expansion has been brought to market.

Military family housing in England will be explicitly held to the same legislative standards as civilian rental accommodation for the first time after new measures were agreed by the UK Government.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has been awarded the Diversity Network Accreditation Award by the Housing Diversity Network (HDN), recognising its strong leadership, culture, and practice in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the organisation and its memb

The City of Edinburgh Council leader and campaigners have come together to call for action to challenge the injustice of poverty in Scotland’s capital.

Progress on work to keep wealth, jobs and economic success in the Kingdom has been welcomed by Fife Councillors. A meeting of Fife Council's Cabinet Committee discussed the council's approach to community wealth building, welcomed progress and approved priorities and next steps for 2026 and beyond.

PLATFORM_ has announced a new partnership with leading mental health organisation Scottish Action for Mental Health to support its ongoing commitment to social impact through its ESG strategy, Nurturing Neighbourhoods. In Glasgow and Edinburgh, the build-to-rent operator's collaboration aims to rais

Plans have been submitted for the conversion of B-listed buildings on Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Hanover Street into 24 serviced apartments and office headquarters.

Sanctuary Scotland has marked the successful completion of phase one of The Victoria, the redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site in Battlefield, Glasgow, with a ceremony on site. The £29.3 million first phase of the landmark social and affordable housing project in the city has tr

Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA) has hosted an innovative community event using Socialudo – a "serious game" designed to help people explore how housing, health and community services can work better together.

Ahead of the 2026 Scottish General Election, homeless prevention charity Cyrenians, has published a manifesto directed at the policy developers and decision makers shaping the plans of Scotland's major political parties. Scotland is in the midst of a housing emergency. The number of people presentin

Families across Aberdeen are set to benefit from an enhanced winter clothing payment. Anyone who has already received a school clothing grant in 2025/26 will automatically receive a £30 payment by the end of October. All new successful applications up until 31 March 2026 will also receive an a

New research reveals that third-sector services, such as those run by housing associations, are far more effective than government work programmes at helping the long-term unemployed in deprived areas. The study, led by the University of East Anglia (UEA), investigated the impact of alternative supp

A new analysis has outlined the scale of the challenges facing independent living in Scotland, with a major policy paper highlighting the urgent need for reform across housing, care and support to enable disabled people to live full, independent lives. Figures reveal that more than 40,000 disab

After taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president at CIH’s annual general meeting on 10 October, Julie Haydon has unveiled her presidential campaign, 'Rooted in Resilience'. Over the next year, Julie's campaign will highlight the importance of developing a resilient mi