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The prestigious national 2025 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched last week at a special online event. The event, attended by 60 guests, included specially recorded messages from previous SURF Award winners; St Paul’s Youth Forum, Govan HELP, Narture CIC, Hebr

Kirkhill Golf Club has officially announced a sell-out for its eagerly anticipated Annual Charity Golf Day, taking place on Thursday, 19 June 2025.  

Major changes to Glasgow's skyline are on the horizon as a new policy on the design of tall buildings has been agreed by Glasgow City Council.

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal by a company seeking to develop derelict land near Paisley against a reporter’s decision that the residential part of the development went against the masterplan for the area.

Melville Housing Association, Midlothian’s largest registered social landlord, is marking its 30th anniversary year by launching a series of celebrations focused on giving back to the local community. To kick off the festivities, a crack Melville team, made up of staff, board and a professiona

Blue Triangle, a Glasgow-born charity supporting people facing homelessness, marked its 50th anniversary yesterday with a special civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers – the very city where it all began. Founded on 5 June 1975 at Somerset Place as a refuge for young women experiencing homel

Riverside Scotland, in partnership with repairs contractor Bell Group and social enterprise CEIS Ayrshire, has delivered a transformative community project aimed at supporting unemployed young people while enhancing a valued local facility.

Cassiltoun Housing Association has secured funding from the Energy Savings Trust via the Energy Redress Scheme to employ an energy advisor to join its advice team. By offering direct assistance to individuals who struggle to heat their homes, the project will help all new and current tenants, factor

Scottish home improvement specialist CR Smith has created 40 new jobs following a significant increase in local authority contracts aimed at bringing the nation’s social housing into line with the latest sustainability standards. The Fife-based company, which specialises in the manufacture, de

Scotland's private rented homes may be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for their properties from 2028, as the Scottish Government unveils new proposals aimed at tackling fuel poverty and curbing carbon emissions. Under proposals published today, regulations would be brought for

For the second year running, and the third time in four years, Whiteburn has been named Home Builder of the Year (SME) at the prestigious Homes for Scotland Awards 2025. The award recognises Whiteburn’s ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality homes, thoughtfully designed communities, and

Wheatley Group has successfully retained its A+ credit rating with a stable outlook following its annual review by credit rating agency S&P Global.

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has reported unprecedented growth in its loan book, driven by a surge in member demand for energy-efficient home improvements across Scotland. CCU introduced its green loan in April 2024, and while initial uptake was modest at £90,000, the initiative has since achiev

A social entrepreneurial centre in Glasgow’s Possilpark area has been given the green light for development through a successful application for Scottish Government funding. The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) was announced as part of the 2024 Scottish Budget set out by Finance Secretar

New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) hosted a special lunch on Wednesday 4 June 2025 in recognition of the volunteers who give up their time and effort to benefit the Association and Gorbals community.