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Midlothian Council has published savings proposals to be considered by councillors at a special meeting of the full Council on Tuesday 31 January. The proposals are to help bridge a projected budget gap of £14.481 million rising to £26.575 million by 2027/28.

Cruden Building Scotland has offered its support to the local community in Earlston, Scottish Borders, by rejuvenating a well-respected war memorial in the town centre. Working collaboratively with Eildon Housing Association and Earlston Community Council, Cruden successfully refurbished the metal r

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused permission for a landlord to appeal against a decision to award him just £710 in a claim for cleaning costs and related expenses against a former tenant he valued at over £2,200.

AMA (New Town) Ltd has submitted plans for a new development on the site of the former Clermiston Clinic on Rannoch Terrace in Edinburgh. The proposed development includes business use on the ground floor and 18 residential apartments with associated amenity space above.

Build to rent developer Dandara Living is to commence public consultation in advance of submitting a fresh planning application for its proposed City Wharf development at Anderston Quay in Glasgow.

Scotland will not meet its ambitious target of being net zero by 2045 without a more empowered local government sector, with better access to the skills and capital it needs to play its full role in the net zero energy revolution, according to a new report from the Scottish Parliament's net zero, e

An estimated 1.7 million adults in Scotland are turning down the heat as their bills rise, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland has found.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has asked social landlords to confirm by the end of February what their planned rent increase will be after 1 April 2023. The Scottish Government has now confirmed that regulations will be submitted to the Scottish Parliament to expire the provisions in the Cost

An interim chief executive has been appointed to The Highland Council following the departure of chief executive Donna Manson. Kate Lackie, currently acting depute chief executive/executive chief officer performance and governance with the council, takes up the interim post on 1 February 2023.

Children across Scotland have received over 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership with country music star Dolly Parton and Wheatley Foundation. Wheatley Foundation, part of Wheatley Group, has teamed up with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to help children in its communities develop the

Emergency legislation which introduced a rent freeze and eviction moratorium has had no significant impact on Shelter Scotland’s clients, particularly in the social rented sector, the housing and homelessness charity has said. Ahead of an evidence session at the Scottish Parliament tomorr

Life-changing support will be provided thanks to money raised through LinkLiving’s annual festive Sponsor the Sparkle campaign. Almost £14,000 was generated thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses across Fife and beyond.

The current rent freeze introduced by the Scottish Government has resulted in £700 million worth of housing developments being paused or lost entirely, new analysis has revealed. Research from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) shows that evidence from their members highlighted that since

The first 50 nights of Glasgow City Mission's 2022/23 Overnight Welcome Centre have seen hundreds of guests accessing the service who were otherwise at risk of rough sleeping, the charity has revealed.

Kingdom Housing Association has acquired eight highly energy-efficient homes for mid-market rent in Blairgowrie from Scotia Homes. The new 2 and 3-bedroom homes are Kingdom’s first mid-market rent properties in the Blairgowrie area and will be let and managed by Kingdom Initiatives.