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Tributes have poured in for Glen Oaks Housing Association's late CEO, Alasdair McKee, who passed away last week. In an outpouring of sorrow and sympathy from across the sector, colleagues and friends have spoken of the devastating loss of Alasdair’s death.

Glen Oaks Housing Association is deeply distressed to confirm the death of its chief executive Alasdair McKee. Alasdair was the only CEO to lead Glen Oaks since the housing association was created in 1991.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has urged the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation after its members reported that more working tenants are being affected by the cost of living crisis, with some struggling to afford commuting expenses. The findings of

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced its managing director, Martin Bruce, is to retire in December 2022. Mr Bruce supported his late father Bill Bruce in founding Scotia back in 1990 and is stepping down from his role to become more involved with his family’s farming and

The JR Group has confirmed its place on the Link Housing construction framework, following a successful bid, securing its positive working relationship with the housing group for the next four years. The firm was successful in all lots and regions it tendered for, meaning it will now join a small nu

Link Group is providing advice at a series of free pop-up events offering money management, health and well-being, digital connectivity, and energy advice. The latest of these pop-ups is taking place in Petersburn, Airdrie on Thursday, November 10.

Cala Homes (East) has confirmed an agreement worth £2.995 million with Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) to deliver much-needed affordable homes at a famous setting. The developer, which has recently started construction on its Queensferry Heights project on land made available after th

Construction has now started on the final phase of 18 homes at The Grange in the West End of Aberdeen. Dandara Aberdeen is building the last four and five-bedroom homes at the development on Hazledene Drive.

People living in North Lanarkshire on low incomes and who don’t claim benefits could be in line for a £150 cash boost to help with energy bills. The North Lanarkshire Fuel Hardship payment is part of North Lanarkshire Council’s £8.6 million package to support people faced wit

Glasgow City Council has published its financial forecast for 2023/24 which predicts a budget shortfall of £119.4 million. Prepared by executive director of finance Martin Booth, the forecast will allow political groups in the council to prepare budgets to be considered in February or Mar

A housing development in Stirlingshire that has brought 50 new affordable homes to the local area has won a national award, with the partners behind the plans believing it could be a blueprint for other parts of Scotland. Built by Lovell for Rural Stirling Housing Association, Claish Farm, just outs

Moray Council has launched an online cost of living hub to provide support and guidance on issues affecting residents this winter. The website provides information on services available to assist with money worries, business support, energy saving, waste reduction, avoiding cost of living scams and

Stirling Council is increasing its range of supports to people experiencing poverty across Stirling, as the cost of living crisis escalates. In March 2022, the council pledged £1.9 million to fund one-off initiatives that would ease some of the pressure on local residents struggling financiall

A detailed guide to help all social landlords provide furniture and white goods to their tenants has been published by End Furniture Poverty. The Blueprint for Furniture Provision in Social Housing is a step-by-step guide to help landlords to understand how a furnished tenancy can work, how to recou

C~urb, part of the Link Group of companies, has won the Excellence in the Private Rented Sector category of the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Awards 2022. The award showcases landlords and letting agents who have excelled in customer service and innovation. C~urb PSL (Private Sector Leasin