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Scotland’s rural communities risk entering severe fuel poverty this winter after ‘falling between the cracks’ of the UK Government’s energy support scheme, Scottish Land & Estates has warned. Scottish Land & Estates has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland,

Cruden Homes has launched a pre-application consultation over plans to develop Shettleston Juniors FC’s base on Old Shettleston Road. Cruden Homes said it is keen to gain the views of the community and local stakeholders about the site at 401 Old Shettleston Road.

Measures announced yesterday by the Scottish Government will provide further help to those most impacted by the cost of living crisis while tackling budget pressures caused by rising inflation and economic uncertainty. The Emergency Budget Review (EBR) for 2022-23 identifies funding of around £

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked Elena Whitham MSP to join the Scottish Government as Minister for Community Safety. Ms Whitham’s appointment will be put to Parliament and His Majesty The King, and subject to approval she will take up the post, reporting to the Cabinet Secretary for Ju

East Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a new 95-home housing development at Dalshalloch Wood near the village of Auchinleck. In February this year, LMA Architects submitted an application on behalf of Fitzsimmons Construction Ltd seeking permission for 95 homes on the Mauchline Road site at Da

Scotland needs to match Westminster’s latest commitment to new housebuilding, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm said that the Westminster Government’s commitment to build 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s should be replicated north of the border.

Past and current generations of teachers and pupils were invited by Eildon Housing Association to the site of the old Kelso High School to see first-hand how the building is being transformed into 36 extra care elderly apartments. To be known ‘Poynder Apartments, the celebrated art d

Councillors have delayed a decision on whether to approve an application for a mixed-use development featuring low carbon homes for a site at 65-97 Ingram Street in Glasgow. Property developer Artisan Real Estate wants to deliver 109 new homes with ground floor commercial space on land which is

Plans to create a low carbon community with new homes, a hotel, leisure facilities and public open space at Peel L&P’s Glasgow Waters have been approved. Glasgow City Council yesterday backed a recommendation from city officials that planning permission in principle be granted for the prop

Kingdom Housing Association has welcomed its recognition for excellence in housing after winning four awards, including being named Housing Provider of the Year, at the CIH Scotland Housing Awards. At a gala event held in Glasgow, the CIH Scotland Housing Awards recognised and celebrated the individ

Budding inventors are being encouraged to enter concepts and designs to a competition that will help improve the daily lives of elderly people and those living with mobility challenges. The Blackwood Design Awards celebrates the best new concepts that enhance independent living and will be judged in

A housing association in England has provided its staff with "empathy training" after it was revealed that a leak coming into a resident’s bedroom from the property above caused her to sleep in her living room for more than 18 months. PA Housing, which manages more than 23,000 homes

Up to 11,000 Dundee households facing fuel poverty either have or are set to receive a payment to help with their energy costs. Fuel Well Dundee has funding totalling over £1 million available to support people on a low income or who are already experiencing fuel poverty, with energy costs as

Progress has been made in supporting individuals and communities in Aberdeen through the Warm Spaces initiative. Aberdeen City Council’s Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee welcomed an update on progress, that showed that Warm Spaces is available in Central and 16 Community Li

The City of Edinburgh Council is encouraging its housing tenants to take part in a housing rent consultation. The local authority said the cost-of-living crisis is impacting on its costs to run housing services. It is now more expensive to ensure its homes meet statutory energy efficiency standards