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Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK is likely to experience mental health problems each year? Think about the people you’re with right now at least one of them will have experienced a mental health crisis or are currently in crisis, or perhaps you have experienced a mental health crisis at s

The role of the factor in Scotland has developed over the centuries, from the person who was charged with managing the landholdings in vast country estates before moving into cities during the industrial revolution to today’s commercial business managing developments or common property on beh

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Category C listing status to a Victorian industrial building in Port Dundas that is subject to a live application for replacement by 60 apartments. A10 Architects has submitted an application on behalf of Weiss Development Co. Ltd to knock do

The Scottish Borders Council has revealed that a 5% Council Tax increase, which is half the rate of inflation, will be put forward as part of budget plans for 2023/24 later this month. The local authority said that income generated from this will help manage a significant financial gap in council bu

Wheatley Group has criticised media coverage of its proposed demolition of four tower blocks in the Wyndford area of Glasgow. The landlord plans to invest £73 million in building 300 new homes in the area and carrying out other major improvements.

Over the past five years, Glasgow Credit Union has donated £170,000 to community groups and charities, with £30,000 to be donated this year. The credit union has announced it has donated over £10,000 to 33 Glasgow charities and causes since October 2022, benefiting 4,000 children a

West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal visited Persimmon’s Kelvin Gait development in Kirkintilloch and met with workers and apprentices to hear about the home builder’s investment in East Dunbartonshire and across West Scotland. Kelvin Gait features 84 energy-efficient new homes, ranging from one

People are being invited to give their views on making it easier to access Portobello town centre by walking, wheeling cycling and public transport and improving the quality of the streets and public spaces.

A scheme which has helped over 10,000 Dundee households facing fuel poverty with their energy costs has reopened to new applications.

A community group set up to direct large-scale, strategic investment proposals in Douglas Valley is looking for new members. The Douglas Valley Advisory Group (DVAG) is a constituted group, representing Coalburn, Douglas, Glespin, Lesmahagow and Rigside, currently comprising of representatives from

Kingdom Housing Association is celebrating being the first housing association in the UK to achieve the prestigious Investors in Young People (IiYP) Platinum accreditation. Headquartered in Glenrothes, the Association has become one of only ten organisations in the country to achieve the top level o

The ground has been officially broken at East Ayrshire Council and CCG (Scotland)’s new housing development on Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline. The site includes an assisted living development and three wheelchair-accessible bungalows, which are being built for the East Ayrshire Health and Social C

Updated proposals by Cruden Homes for the delivery of 76 homes for social rent for Eildon Housing Association on the site of a former primary school site in Jedburgh are to go on show to the public.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has created two new roles in the key areas of climate change and frontline services. Eileen McMahon has taken on the newly formed role of climate change coordinator following three years as business improvement officer. Drawing on more than 20 years’ experie

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is warning that some people may be “left behind” in the policy response to the cost of living crisis.