Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has this week installed two electric charging points at its offices in Oban and Helensburgh, with a further one being installed in Bowmore before the end of the month. The ACHA Group has 60 vans and trucks run by its repairs subsidiary Argyll Homes for All
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Changes to help improve the planning application process and the service received by applicants have been announced by planning minister Tom Arthur. Following a consultation in 2019 that sought views on reviewing the planning performance and fee regime, planning fees will rise from 1 April 2022.
Plans to build flats in place of a former Aberdeen printworks have been recommended for conditional approval from councillors.
Planning permission has been granted for the first phase of a housing development on the outskirts of Inverness.
A new residential development is being proposed at Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh.
Urban Union has opened a new free to use community space featuring a gallery and exhibition area at 166 Gorbals Street, a Glasgow landmark and one of the last remaining historic buildings in the Gorbals. Built in 1900 and designed by architect James Salmon, the Grade A-listed building was once home
Finance secretary Kate Forbes has confirmed a £290 million package of support to help people affected by the soaring cost of living, including council tax rebates to eligible households. During the Stage 3 debate of the 2022-2023 Scottish Budget Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Ms Fo
Allanwater Homes has submitted a formal proposal for a housing development on Bridge of Allan greenbelt.
A report recently published by the Accounts Commission on the issues facing local authority housing benefit services across Scotland has demonstrated the good work taking place in West Lothian to help some of its most vulnerable residents. The report highlighted the unprecedented challenges and addi
Over £16 million will be invested in Clackmannanshire's Council housing during the forthcoming financial year, as the council agreed a 3.1% rent increase. The council revealed that the rent rise of 3.1% for 2022/23 will also apply to garages.
Angus Council has approved plans for eight new homes in the village of Monikie.
Ullapool Community Trust (UCT) is launching a survey to inform what housing is needed now and into the future. In partnership with the Communities Housing Trust, UCT is currently seeking to identify possible sites for housing in the Ullapool, Lochbroom and Dundonnell areas. The survey results will h
Six families have moved into their new homes in the Taighean a’ Chaiseil development in Stenscholl, Staffin. The three-bedroom houses are now fully occupied by the residents. It is the first affordable housing development in Staffin since 1999 and was led by the Staffin Community Tru
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA), in partnership with Changeworks, has secured £33,000 in funding from the Scottish Government and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to support tenants with existing fuel poverty related debts. The fund ensures we can support up to 50 hous
The Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) research and development project is to present its findings and issue a transformation call to the industry next month.

