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Scottish Government opens Housing to 2040 consultation
A formal consultation into how Scotland’s housing system should look and feel in 2040 has been launched today by the Scottish Government.
Published 2 December 2019
River Dee tower block flats recommended for approval
Planners have encouraged councillors on Aberdeen City Council’s planning committee to approve an application for around 258 homes along the River Dee.
Published 2 December 2019
New project aims to improve access to legal services for survivors of domestic abuse
Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) is embarking on a new project to address a lack of access to justice for women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland.
Published 2 December 2019
Speakers announced for Rural Housing Scotland’s 2020 conference
A stellar line up has been announced for Rural Housing Scotland’s 20th anniversary conference in an event which will map the vital role housing will play in developing and sustaining thriving rural communities in Scotland over the next 20 years.
Published 2 December 2019
Housing Options Scotland receives boost to support members of Armed Forces community
The Veterans’ Foundation is to financially support Housing Options Scotland's unique Military Matters project until March 2021.
Published 2 December 2019
East Ayrshire Council wins two planning awards
Members of East Ayrshire Council’s Planning and Economic Development Service and Vibrant Communities teams were celebrating after two of their projects picked up top awards at the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning annual ceremony.
Published 2 December 2019
Bield marks 100 year anniversary of heroic midwife
A tenant at an Armadale retirement development has paid a proud tribute to her heroic grandmother who died while saving a young child’s life exactly 100 years ago.
Published 2 December 2019
Amazon shoppers urged to buy a gift for Simon Community Scotland
Christmas gifts that might help people who are homeless are being requested by one of Scotland’s leading homelessness charities.
Published 2 December 2019
Taylor Wimpey secures planning permission for latest Dargavel Village development
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has received planning consent from Renfrewshire Council for the provision of 249 new homes through the development of land off Craigton Drive, Dargavel Village, Bishopton.
Published 2 December 2019
Further consultation required for Aberdeen housing proposal
Planners at Aberdeen City Council have requested further consultation into plans for a housing development.
Published 2 December 2019
Gary Naylor joins Thenue as head of community housing services
Thenue Housing has announced the appointment of its new head of community housing services.
Published 29 November 2019
Partick Housing Association lodges plan to convert former hostel into flats
Partick Housing Association has applied to convert a former community facility into flats.
Published 29 November 2019
Yoker Housing Association aims to deliver homes at former primary school
Yoker Housing Association has submitted plans to develop 28 new homes within the grounds of the former Yoker Primary School.
Published 29 November 2019
Fuel poverty charity warns of ‘unfair’ tax on electric vehicle investment
The director of Energy Action Scotland has called on all political parties to reduce the burden of fuel poverty in Scotland by adding the levy on consumer bills for investment to general taxation.
Published 29 November 2019
Regulator outlines focus of annual risk assessment
The Scottish Housing Regulator has published a summary of the risks it will focus on in its annual risk assessment.
Published 29 November 2019
