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New research published by the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) based at Heriot-Watt University has found that the planning process in England is reinforcing racial inequality, despite having clear potential to support the needs of ethnic minority residents. The st

Nick Waugh, commercial director at Buccleuch Property, which is jointly developing Shawfair, argues that new towns are best placed to adapt to residents' changing needs.

SEPA is introducing new flood hazard mapping which will provide a clearer indication of surface water (also known as pluvial) flood risk now and in future. The new mapping will enable people, communities and businesses to better understand the risks and act to reduce the impact of surface water floo

Jobs emerging in sectors crucial to Scotland’s transition to a net-zero economy, such as renewable energy, construction and transport, are to be listed on a dedicated Scottish Government website. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy, delivered by Skills Development Scotland, will help people t

Eleven community groups across Glasgow and the surrounding area are to receive grants of up to £30,000 as part of the latest batch of funding awarded through the Glasgow Community Anchors’ Fund – a partnership between the HFD Charitable Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation.

Plans to implement an effective national system of rent controls, enhance tenants’ rights and deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 have been outlined as part of a working agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group. A shared draft policy progr

The Social Housing Resilience Group (SHRG) has published a report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social landlords in Scotland. Using data social landlords provided to the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) each month during 2020/21, the report aims to help build as full a picture as possibl

Govan's ambitious multi-million transformation with housing at its heart has received a ministerial seal of approval. Tom Arthur MSP, the minister of public finance, planning and community wealth was in Govan to see a range of improvements which will transform the lives of local people.

A GHA tenant who lost his leg to diabetes is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to a wheelchair-adapted home in the neighbourhood where he has lived for decades. At the end of May, Allan McNally and his wife Moira moved into their new home in Kennishead Avenue in the south side of Glasgow after spe

Applicants can now apply online to the Greater Easterhouse Common Housing Register (GECHR). Calvay Housing Association, Easthall Park Housing Co-operative, Gardeen Housing Association and Lochfield Park Housing Association have worked in partnership with Kiswebs, the housing sector specialist web an

An application for more than 200 affordable homes for rent on the site of a former school in Aberdeen has been referred to Holyrood amid a planning dispute over the loss of sporting facilities as a result of the development.

Plans to transform a former job centre in Parkhead into new apartments has gained planning approval.

Scottish Labour’s housing spokesperson Mark Griffin has written to housing secretary Shona Robison to demand that the Scottish Government move faster to get the Tenant Hardship Grant Scheme up and running. The Tenant Hardship Grant Fund was announced on June 22, during a Holyrood debate on Cov

Scientists, climate and nature professionals have been appointed to a new group of international experts, tasked with advising the Scottish Government on environmental issues.

A couple who were convicted of mortgage fraud after Scotland’s longest criminal trial have been ordered to pay back the profits of their crimes. Edwin McLaren, 56, conned dozens of people in financial difficulty between 2008 and 2012. He enlisted a number of associates to act as purchasers; ar