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Communities must continue to have a ‘veto’ and the final say when it comes to planning approval for energy projects, the Scottish Conservatives will tell MSPs tomorrow. The party will lead a debate on the issue at Holyrood, amid what they say are growing concerns that local people are be

Fife Council is appealing for people with a spare room to take part in a scheme providing in-home accommodation and support to young people who are leaving care or facing homelessness. 

More than 100 people have signed up to attend a Scottish Parliament reception later today hoping to convince MSPs that Scotland could add cohousing to the current duopoly of private sector and social housing. Cohousing is when people come together to physically design and manage their own housing, o

Bioregional has released its latest guidance document, goals and guidance for new-build communities in the UK. Tailored specifically for housing developers, this essential guide provides practical strategies for designing and delivering sustainable communities using the renowned One Planet Livi

Catterick Garrison recently played host to one of Amey’s largest ever volunteer events bringing together over 160 individuals from Amey, e50K, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), supply chain partners, local industries, military spouses, and veterans.

Years of financial strain have forced councils across England to reduce their maintenance of council homes, cancel new build projects and even sell off existing housing stock, according to new research by Southwark Council.

Social enterprises and good causes from across Stirling and beyond are being given the chance to boost their progress towards net zero ambitions, hearing from experts and meeting with potential funders as part of an in-person event hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS) later this week.  Se

Eildon Housing Association has received an £18.7 million funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland to build new homes in the Scottish Borders.

Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Falkirk Council to create a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness.

The owner of Dunnottar Castle has been told that his plans for a new £3.5 million visitor centre cannot be supported by planners.

The Housing Ombudsman has ordered Sage Homes to conduct an independent review which found failings in Sage Home’s approach to addressing vulnerabilities and safeguarding concerns. The review followed an Ombudsman investigation that found the landlord failed to adequately address a residents&rs

Aberdeenshire Council has approved plans for a 900-home development to be built on the outskirts of Inverurie. 

Works are set to get underway to create a new activity and community space within Ferguslie Park. Bringing an area of long-term vacant land the size of a football pitch back into use, the project will create a new games area for the local community at Bankfoot Road.

The views of key stakeholders including accommodation providers are to be sought after councillors agreed to investigate the potential implementation of an Aberdeenshire Visitor Levy.  With Edinburgh now having started the levy process and many other authorities also now consulting, there was c

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking views on places throughout the region, such as homes, recreation, access, transport, employment, and services. This will help the council prepare its next Local Development Plan, which will decide where things like homes, shops, businesses and amenities are built