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Millions of people across Scotland are worried and anxious about energy bills and the cost of living this winter, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found. Analysis from the charity of polling from YouGov has found that, as a result of public discussions about rising energy costs,&

Moray Council has launched its search for a design team to create a vision for accessible, affordable and smart homes on the edge of Forres. Tendering has opened for the design and delivery plan for Phase 1 of its Dallas Dhu Masterplan: a comprehensive design package featuring site phasing, infrastr

Housing Options Scotland and the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) have come together to produce a series of 'In Conversation' blogs and podcast-style recordings which tell stories about why accessible and inclusive housing, and housing-related services, are key to people’s

A progressive and sustainable plan to meet the needs of Edinburgh’s growing population and climate emergency has been published by the local authrority.

Glasgow-based contractor AS Homes (Scotland) has secured a place on the Link Group New Build Housing Construction framework, marking the start of a working relationship for the next four years.  As part of the framework, the housebuilder will join a small number of key businesses to suppor

On a hill overlooking Glen Barr sits three wind turbines constructed and operated by Fyne Homes subsidiary company Fyne Energy. Part of the agreement for the project of installing the three wind turbines on the Kintyre Peninsula was that any profit from the running of the turbines would be distribut

A new affordable housing development on Gigha has moved a step closer with a funding grant from Argyll and Bute Council.

Following the release of the Scottish Government, Affordable Homes Supply Programme: process and procedures 2022/02, Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is now offering its Development Value for Money (DVfM) Tool to all developing social landlords across Scotland. The DVfM Tool was launched

A new report by Consumer Scotland has found 43% of consumers cannot heat their homes to a comfortable level because of financial concerns.

Glasgow City Mission is to open its Overnight Welcome Centre (OWC) on November 30th.

Climate change, the economy, and housing are all on the list of priorities that Argyll and Bute Council will focus on delivering over the next five years. At a full meeting of council yesterday, councillors agreed a range of priorities intended to support communities and deliver success for the area

Plans to develop a new apartment block and convert two vacant units within a Glasgow fire station building have been rejected. LS Homes and NVDC Architects had teamed up for the proposal which involved a portion of derelict land at the southern end of the courtyard at the former North West fire stat

Angus residents can drop-in to free cost of living roadshows in Brechin and Forfar to get advice on dealing with rising food costs, money savings, benefits and support available from Angus Council and key partners across the area. The Brechin Cost of Living Roadshow is on Wednesday 30 November at Br

Wheatlands House in Galashiels, Scottish Borders Council’s registered care home for children and young people, has been congratulated by elected members on winning the Scottish Social Services Award for Outstanding Residential Care Service for 2022.

Scotland’s lead domestic abuse charity Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) has called on the Scottish Government to keep its promises to those experiencing domestic abuse during the cost of living crisis – including establishing a leaving fund.