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Light commercial vehicles supplier LCM Vans has pledged an annual donation to the Hillcrest Foundation as part of a new four-year contract to supply vehicles to Hillcrest Maintenance. This annual donation is a percentage of the overall contract value each year, with LCM Vans recently making its firs

The Scottish Land Commission is ushering in a new chapter with the appointment of Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black as its latest commissioners. Bringing a wealth of expertise in community engagement, sustainable development, and tenant farming, these new leaders are poised to driv

A new model of care and support for homeless people in Inverclyde has been agreed by the Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership. The move towards a community-based approach comes after significant research, planning and consultation and will have a primary focus on early intervention and prev

First Minister John Swinney should prioritise social housing in his plan to tackle child poverty, Shelter Scotland has said. Outlining his vision for eradicating child poverty in Scotland yesterday, Mr Swinney focused on the Scottish Government’s plans to remove the two child benefit cap, a mo

As building regulation changes continue to be scrutinised in the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) has called on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks on construction. The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee is looking at regulations which impac

Cernach Housing Association director Caroline Jardine will formally step down tomorrow after ten years in the role and nearly 40 years in housing. Following working as a welfare rights officer, Caroline worked in many roles within Scottish Special Housing Association and Scottish Homes during her su

Spain's Prime Minister has unveiled plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU.

Scotland’s housing market ended 2024 with prices and enquiries rising, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and surveyors remain optimistic on the outlook, with prices and sales anticipated to increase through early parts of 2025.

The highest ever number of Perth & Kinross Council tenants have voiced their opinions on the level of rent they pay. Following a consultation that gathered over 3,000 responses, a 6% rent increase is being recommended for 2025/26 reflecting tenants' views. This proposal will be considered at the

Orkney Islands Council and the local Warmworks team have been helping make local homes cosier at a record pace in recent months, with funding awarded to the county by the Scottish Government all but spoken for just over halfway through the project year.

Community, sports and voluntary groups across Inverclyde can now apply for financial assistance from the council. Applications are now being accepted for the second round of the Community Grants Fund with £6,000 left in the pot.

Inverclyde Council chief executive Louise Long MBE has announced she is leaving the local authority after eight years to join NHS Lanarkshire. Ms Long will take up her new role on 5 May 2025.

Provost Kenneth Duffy visited a group of elderly tenants in Kerr Grieve Court Retirement Complex, Motherwell last month to see how they are taking advantage of their new digital skills.

Ground clearance has officially started on a major mixed-use regeneration development around Elgin’s South Street, marking a key milestone in this transformative development. 

East Lothian Council is holding a ‘key amnesty’ throughout January when council tenants breaking the law by subletting their council property have the chance to hand their keys back in order to avoid legal action.