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The progression of a Flood Protection Scheme to reduce the flood risk to properties and wider infrastructure of Musselburgh continues with the commencement of the public consultations on the Outline Design in February 2023.

A six-figure investment in providing additional support for people struggling due to the cost of living crisis is making a real difference this winter, according to the chair of the Dundee Partnership. A total of £250,000 has been made directly available for key projects and services, through

Temporary housing provided by local authorities will likely be deemed to be suitable if it generally meets the needs of the household as a group, a court has ruled.

More than 100 Scottish homes are to undergo a £3.5 million full-scale energy performance upgrade courtesy of Green Home Systems.

Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) has invested in the expansion of free home energy advice services to help the thousands of households worried about the rising energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis or wanting to take action to address climate change. To help residents through the Cost of Livin

Link Group has launched its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which places sustainability at the heart of its services. Building on the vision outlined in Link’s Sustainability Strategy, which was introduced in March 2022, the ESG Report connects the United Nation&r

Housemark has appointed Rob Quayle as interim chief executive. He moves into the position at housing data expert Housemark from his role as chief technology officer.

Clark Contracts has now completed the second phase of the Straits Meadow student accommodation development on Edinburgh’s London Road. The contractor had already handed over the first phase of the development at 61-63 London Road, which created 198 beds, across six storeys, along with office a

The public are to be given a chance to view updated proposals to deliver a mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow has welcomed the decision by Historic Environment Scotland not to list four multi-storey blocks in the Wyndford community which are subject to contentious demolition plans. The body which was set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment was

Construction work has begun on a community-led development of five homes and five self-build plots in the main village of Inverarish. Raasay Development Trust is leading the project with support from the Communities Housing Trust.

Aberdeen is set to benefit from modular constructed facilities for a new Travellers’ site at Clinterty. The 21 amenity blocks will incorporate kitchens, bathrooms, and store facilities, with two of the buildings have been designed with full wheelchair accessibility.

While the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan may only have been adopted earlier this month, Aberdeenshire Council’s Planning and Economy Service is already focusing on the production of the next plan.

People are being encouraged to share their views on how a Scottish Government disability benefit supports their mobility needs. Adult Disability Payment, delivered by Social Security Scotland, was launched in August 2022 to replace the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment. It provides

Hillcrest Homes has recently received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund, made possible by National Lottery players Receiving £27, 390 Hillcrest is acting as an anchor organisation, to distribute funds to a number of community charities to support people with the cost of living