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A Glasgow community’s dignified annual act of remembrance has taken place once again, and has received support from three local housing associations which both contributed floral tributes to remember lost lives. Castlemilk’s “Flowers on the Railings” annual event was held on

The 38th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Clydebank Housing Association (CHA) was hailed a success, with stakeholders expressing satisfaction with the association's annual accomplishments and fiscal health. The meeting took place at Centre81 in Whitecrook, CHA's community centre.

A Bonnybridge couple who sought to establish that their home had been damaged by fungus created by ethanol vapour have been allowed a proof based on amended pleadings seeking to establish that a particular species created the conditions allowing other organisms to damage their home. Thomas Chalmers

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed Steph Sutherland as its new development and commercial director. Ms Sutherland's appointment completes the restructuring of the organisation's executive management team. Replacing former development and commercial director Simon Fitzpatrick, who became chief ex

Work has begun on a housing scheme designed to support young people at risk of homelessness in Stirling.

Lar Housing Trust has reported higher demand than ever before for its mid-market rental homes across the whole of Scotland. The trust, which recently inaugurated its eighth development in East Lothian, is presently on the lookout for additional sites to supplement its existing portfolio of 181 compl

North Ayrshire Council has launched its new Customer Participation Strategy which lays out how it will engage and consult with tenants as it strives to continue to provide the best possible services. Covering the five-year period up to 2028, the strategy has been developed in consultation with tenan

The Scottish and UK governments are collaborating on a legislative reform aiming to restrict landlords from excluding families, benefit recipients and pet owners from renting properties.

Wheatley Group has submitted a planning application to construct 34 two-bedroom flats and two commercial units at a triangular brownfield site near Barrowland Park, Glasgow, at the confluence of Molendinar Street, Spoutmouth, and Gallowgate. This development will replace a single level car park, whi

Community groups based in Perth and Kinross are encouraged to apply for the Community Investment Fund (CIF), aimed at supporting projects that address local inequalities and improve quality of life.

Clyde Valley Lets, a property management firm with a social purpose, has officially unveiled its new letting website aimed at streamlining services for landlords and tenants. Based in Motherwell, the company aims to maintain high operational standards, having earned full accreditation to reinforce t

North Ayrshire Council has laid out its priorities for tackling housing issues in the area over the next five years in its newly approved Local Housing Strategy. It aims to ensure that people live in the right homes, in great places, with access to any support services they need.

Two new council housing developments in Aberdeen, which were put on hold due to high costs in the construction sector, are back on track after a value engineering review identified project savings.

Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has been selected as one of the recipients of funding from the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), in support of the Reducing Veterans Homelessness (RVH) programme being managed via the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund. VHS is an Edinburgh-based charity which helps disa

A major facelift for a number of poorly insulated properties in Girvan and Dailly is set to drive down heating bills for tenants and owners alike.