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Two new council housing developments in Aberdeen, which were put on hold due to high costs in the construction sector, are back on track after a value engineering review identified project savings.

Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has been selected as one of the recipients of funding from the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), in support of the Reducing Veterans Homelessness (RVH) programme being managed via the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund. VHS is an Edinburgh-based charity which helps disa

A major facelift for a number of poorly insulated properties in Girvan and Dailly is set to drive down heating bills for tenants and owners alike.

A total of 38 new council homes have been built in Larkhall.

An action for reduction of an eviction order made by the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland’s Housing and Property Chamber in respect of a tenancy of a property held in trust by the landlord for the tenants had been allowed to proceed in the Outer House of the Court of Session. Pursuers Mohammad

Councillors at yesterday's meeting of Highland Council approved the local authority's Net Zero Strategy which was recommended by members at May's Climate Change Committee. Climate Change Committee Members had reinforced the importance of making progress and agreed several recommendations (contained

Eildon’s much awaited renovation of the historic site of the old Kelso High School on Bowmont Street opened its doors for an informal viewing last week.

A new framework has been launched to provide retrofit and professional consultancy services to support Registered Social Landlords with the delivery of decarbonisation works.

Shelter Scotland is to bring the sustainable fashion community together to put the housing emergency out of fashion with its first Preloved Donation Pledge event in Glasgow.

Langstane Housing Association has welcomed Mandy Macarthur as the new director of finance and corporate services. Mandy’s role will see her lead the finance, governance and corporate, people and culture and ICT teams.

With work on the Caol and Lochyside Flood Protection Scheme in Lochaber near completion, the chair of the Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has praised the work of staff leading on the major project. The work will provide protection to around 300 homes in a coastal commun

Aberdeen City Council has launched a landmark public consultation that will help shape the 2024/25 Budget and future spending plans. The feedback will be shared with all Elected Members to help them decide how to allocate funds for running services and set council tax and fees and charges, whilst en

Renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke crowned the winners of a creative design challenge that will inform the design of a new £28 million complex-needs facility in Perth. Capability Scotland, the charity behind ‘Our Inclusive Community Project’, partnered with MOBIE (Mi

Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership is inviting the public to share their views on how to improve and shape the future of health and social care services locally. Drop-in sessions have been organised in July and August throughout Perth and Kinross, where we want to connect with our

Wheatley Group has helped its tenants save more than £400,000 on fuel bills in the last 12 months. The fuel advisor service offers tenants free expert advice on how to heat their home and on reducing energy consumption.