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Paisley Housing Association has been named as one of only five organisations to become a “Fuel Poverty Hero” after championing the drive to fight fuel poverty. The housing association has been at the forefront of the ongoing challenge to help tenants withstand crippling fuel bills as ene

A former retail outlet in Perth city centre could be transformed into a restaurant and residential flats under newly submitted plans. Mill Architects has drawn up proposals on behalf of applicant Roland Peeters for a substantial refurbishment of the Grade ‘A’ listed property at 50 St Joh

Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) has completed its latest development at Elm Grove, Alloa following a collaborative arrangement between KHA, Ochil View Housing Association and Kingdom Initiatives. The 54 new homes provide a mix of 33 social rented and 21 mid-market rented homes, at a total cost of

Two long-serving members of staff at Elderpark Housing are retiring after amassing a remarkable 60 years of service between them. Sandra Officer and Hugh Brown have spent the vast majority of their working lives with Elderpark.

Over £2 million has been allocated to employers, health and social care providers, social housing residences, community groups, schools and campuses to make it easier and more accessible for more people to cycle.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has written to all social landlords to confirm the Social Housing Resilience Group’s decision to end the Covid-19 quarterly information returns.

Homes for Scotland has called for more analysis of the planning appeal process to assess the political nature of decision making at a council level. The trade body was responding to a freedom of information request from the Scottish Conservatives that revealed that 46% of planning appeals have

Infrastructure specialist hub South West has completed its 500th home since it diversified into house-building just over four years ago. The achievement was marked by a gathering of the hub team, including chief executive officer Michael Ross and chairman Dr Willie Mackie, at the new terraced townho

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Affordable Housing Programme has successfully handed over 78 new homes. The porgramme finished 2021 with the official opening for Lady Matheson Court in Stornoway (six homes), in December, and started the new year with the handover of James Place in Tarbert (eight homes),

The soaring cost of living is cited by over a half a million people as a key driver for personal debt, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has revealed. Analysis by the charity of polling undertaken by YouGov found that 52% of Scottish adults in debt or at risk of debt since the COVID-1

Property developer Artisan Real Estate has today revealed designs for a mixed-use development featuring low carbon homes for a site at 65-97 Ingram Street in Glasgow, following an initial public consultation. The development, on land which is currently a temporary car park, will feature four distinc

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has appointed Michelle Mundie to succeed Alastair MacGregor, who is retiring as chief executive. Ms Mundie will join ACHA from Glasgow City Council where she is currently head of housing, with specific responsibility for the Affordable Housing Supply Progr

Melville Housing Association is the new centrepiece of a quiet corner for reflection in the Midlothian village of Gorebridge, thanks to funding from Cycling Scotland’s Social Housing Partnership Fund, and the hard work of a dedicated band of community volunteers.

The Highland Council has formally extended its long-term relationship with EJ Parker Technical Services by re-appointment to its new Heating Framework for a further three years with an optional two-year extension. The framework is part of the council's commitment to make the highlands an even better

Councillors are set to approve the demolition of a block of flats in Fife. Fife Council's Cowdenbeath area committee is due to consider a report from the council’s head of housing on Wednesday which will signal the beginning of the end for the properties at 101-147 Martin Crescent in Ball