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Stirling Council has appointed Brian Roberts as its new chief executive. Brian Roberts, who has been serving as interim chief executive, will take on the role following over 30 years of experience at Stirling Council, bringing an exceptional depth of knowledge and dedication to the council and to St

The delivery of Longniddry South in East Lothian and a sustainable building pioneer have been recognised at the Helping It Happen Awards 2025. Organised by Scottish Land and Estates, the annual awards celebrate the individuals, businesses and community projects driving innovation, sustainability and

North Ayrshire’s welfare rights and money advice service has helped boost residents’ income by more than £27 million in the last year. The council's Money Smart team helps individuals and families with their finances, by ensuring they are able to access and maximise benefits and of

Tenant participation across the North Lanarkshire area has grown year on year, according to North Lanarkshire Council.

A record £99 million will be invested in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) this financial year to help thousands of households struggling to afford housing costs in Scotland. During Challenge Poverty Week, housing secretary Màiri McAllan highlighted the payments as a "lifeline" for

A manufacturer of cavity barriers, closers, and insulation products has urged private and social landlords to recognise the seriousness of damp and mould in homes before the Housing (Scotland) Bill becomes law. The Housing Bill, approved by the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2025, is now on its

With more people living longer and needing more complex care, East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is stepping up to redesign how care is delivered, making sure services stay high-quality, sustainable, and focused on what matters most to residents.

Land reform campaigners and community landowners have called for a £25 million annual fund to maintain Scotland’s world-beating progress towards community ownership of land and buildings. Such is the demand for community ownership across Scotland, this year the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) &

A new report highlights that progress continues to be made to tackle child poverty in Argyll and Bute but makes clear the need for further action in the coming years. The Argyll and Bute Child Poverty Action Plan Review 2024-2025 is a review of the Child Poverty Action Plan first published in 2019.&

People in East Lothian are being asked for their views on the council’s budget priorities for 2026/27. A public consultation has been launched to gather opinions on the council’s overall priorities and to gauge views on a range of matters from services to council tax levels.

Plans to transform the Cowcaddens Fire Station site in Glasgow into a major mixed-use development have taken a significant step forward after Glasgow City Council granted planning permission in principle.

A site in the centre of Tranent with a rich and varied history has now been transformed as the home of 28 new council houses, 13 of which will be assisted living properties.

Grampian Housing Association has announced the passing of its first chief executive, Alan Moat, who died last week. Describing Alan as "a key and pivotal figure" in the history of the Association, Grampian said he laid the foundations on which its current strength is built. He had been due to visit

Shetland Islands Council is to set up an arms-length external organisation to deliver and manage tenancies on local properties at mid-market rent. Backed by councillors yesterday, the approach aims to address a gap in the local housing market by creating options for those either unable to access soc

Green-fingered tenants who made their gardens blooming beautiful this year have been recognised in an annual competition.