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An innovative way to better measure and demonstrate the value of planning and how it helps create sustainable and successful places has been published by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Ofgem has launched an investigation into whether Scottish Power breached rules around obligations to install smart meters for domestic consumers in 2019. Under the government’s smart metering implementation programme, suppliers are required by their licences to take all reasonable steps to rol

Hunters Hall Housing Co-Op tenants have voted in favour of transferring to Hillcrest Homes following an extensive period of consultation.

Dalmuir Park Housing Association has announced the election of a new chair and vice chair. Craig Edward is the new chair and Matthew Reid is the new vice chair following the Association’s AGM.

ADP Architecture has submitted designs for a new affordable housing development on behalf of Hadden Group in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council. Based on the outskirts of Perth, the development will provide 18 affordable, high-quality homes on the site of the former Fairfield Neighbourhood

Highland Council’s economy and infrastructure committee has approved a draft Strategic Housing Plan for 2021-2026 that sets out the local authority's key housing investment priorities and demonstrates how they will be delivered for development across the region.

The Community Connectors project involving Linstone Housing has marked its fourth successful year. The initiative helps ensure good health and wellbeing in Renfrewshire and has made a huge difference to people’s lives as it brings together various organisations and all 29 GP practices in Renfr

Ferguslie Park Housing Association and its charitable subsidiary, the Tannahill Centre, have worked together to ensure families across Ferguslie Park in Renfrewshire were able to celebrate Halloween whilst also following social distancing rules.

A proposed compulsory purchase of a derelict hotel in Carrbridge with the aim of developing the land into affordable housing for the benefit of the community has been given the green light by councillors. Members of Highland Council's economy and infrastructure committee gave their su

Activity on the Scottish construction sector has fallen for another quarter as businesses grapple with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, workloads have fallen at a reduced rate compared to the previous quarter and expectations for the year ahead have turned positive.

Plans to build 42 flats and two shops at a Calton site have been rejected by Glasgow City Council. The site is currently occupied by a shop, a takeaway, a pub and an old engineering workshop.

The Scottish Government is preparing to launch a new strategy will set out its goals to digitally transform planning in Scotland over a five-year programme.

Charities have teamed up to offer a new service aimed at an estimated 103,000 older people in Scotland at risk of malnutrition. Age Scotland will be offering free nutrition checks to older people through its Helpline, as part of a partnership with Eat Well Age Well.

Angus Council has revealed its Joint Child Poverty Local Action Plan 2020 which highlights how partners pulled together to support local people and the community before and as the COVID-19 pandemic hit and sets out actions needed to continue to help those struggling with the increasing financial har

Kingdom Housing Association’s regeneration of Fraser Avenue in Inverkeithing has been recognised at the Scottish Home Awards.