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Rural-focused provisions within the latest draft of the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) have been given a cautious welcome by rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). The revised NPF4, which sets out sustainable policies against which planning applications would be assess

River Clyde Homes' repairs and maintenance contractor Home Fix Scotland has created an eye-catching memorial to mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend. This Sunday the nation takes a minute to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and

HHA has completed the sympathetic regeneration of Merchant House in Inverness to create eight much-needed homes and new commercial space for the city. Forming part of the 18th Century Castle Street frontage with scenic views overlooking Inverness Castle, the B-listed building at 51-53 Castle Street

Work is progressing well on a new council housing development in Larkhall. A total of 38 new homes are being built on Avon Road in the town, with a mixture of flats, bungalows, terraced and semi-detached homes.

Aberdeen Cyrenians staff and volunteers are celebrating after Conor Morrison was awarded Bright Spark in Social Care at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow on Wednesday night at the Scottish Social Services Awards. The award comes just a few months after the local charity was awarded Large Charity of t

Aberdeen City Youth Council held an event at the Foyer this week to launch its Youth Housing Survey Report. The report, based on the views of 595 young people from across Aberdeen, was compiled for young people by young people and will provide valuable information to professional services within the

Argyll Community Housing Association has completed the conversion of the former grade C listed Millknowe Stores Shop and the flat above into 2 x 2 bedroomed dementia-friendly homes, the first of its kind in Campbeltown. The Millknowe Store was acquired by the Association in April 2019 which allowed

Argyll Community Housing Association employee Lachlan Wood has been awarded the National Energy Champion of the Year award at the recent National Energy Efficiency Awards in Birmingham. Lachlan Wood has worked for Argyll Community Housing Association for more than 12 years and as Warm Homes team pro

Developer HUB and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management (Bridges) have received planning permission for a residential-led development on Beaverhall Road in Edinburgh. The project will provide 205 Build to Rent homes, including 52 affordable homes, as well as creative wor

The Cruden Group is streamlining its governance structure with new group board appointments following the integration earlier this year of its two separate construction businesses to form Cruden Building (Scotland), which operates alongside its sister business Cruden Homes. To ensure that the b

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) has today released a new report exploring the potential of registered social landlords (RSLs) taking the lead in delivering a just transition in Scotland.

Energy supplier Utilita Energy has launched a new trial which enables customers to receive energy credits in exchange for avoiding or reducing energy usage during peak times this winter. If successful, the Power Payback feature will be made available to every Utilita household, helping to cut t

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey said it is confident it will deliver full-year operating profits in line with market expectations despite a rise in cancellation rates and a drop in sales. The developer is selling almost half as many houses each week than it was at the beginning of the year, which it

Reidvale Housing Association has launched its search for a formal partnership through a transfer of engagements to a larger RSL. The Association was registered as a social landlord in 1976 and operates in the Dennistoun area in the East End of Glasgow. It currently owns 897 properties and provides f

North Ayrshire Council’s transformation of its homeless provision is delivering a quicker, more comprehensive service for those in need. Three years on from the launch of its Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, major progress has been made to help homeless people move into settled accommodation a