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The Conservative/Independent Administration at Scottish Borders Council has revealed its budget proposals, which focus on dealing with local priorities and supporting every community to recover as quickly as possible from the Covid-19 pandemic. The feedback of more than 760 people has helped shape t

Proposed reforms to the private rented sector are on the horizon for Scotland and upcoming sessions hosted by Propertymark will provide the opportunity to discuss some of the key proposals, their likely impacts on the sector, and highlight areas of concern to the listening ears of Scottish Governmen

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called on broadband providers to do more to raise awareness of their ‘social tariffs,’ which could save consumers £144 a year if they are claiming Universal Credit. The call comes as Ofcom has revealed that just 55,000 of the eligible 4.2 million

Midlothian Council has approved small grants totalling £89,000 for 35 voluntary and community organisations operating in the area. The grants, which cover the financial year from 2022 to 2023, are to support local projects that meet the priorities of the Single Midlothian Plan – to reduc

Over 658,000 Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments have been made to 126,055 carers since this additional payment, unique in the UK, was introduced in September 2018. In total, £188 million has been paid to carers since launch and just under 82,000 eligible carers received a payment in D

Stirling’s councillors have given initial approval to new guidance on developer contributions for planning applications. The supplementary guidance provides more detail on policies in the Stirling Local Development Plan 2018 (LDP), and how they will be applied during planning decisions. As par

Jennifer Campbell, head of estate agency at Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, has issued an urgent appeal to rural landlords to become involved in the consultation process which has just begun into the Scottish Government’s proposed New Deal for Tenants. Ms

Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has completed the purchase of an 8.72-acre site from Winchburgh Developments in the expanding new town centre for residential development. Bellway was one of the first developers to commit to the multimillion regeneration community launching its first development in 201

A decision to refuse an application to build 15 houses in West Kinfauns has been overturned following an appeal. Perth & Kinross Council planning committee voted 10-3 against accepting a recommendation to approve Ogilvie Homes’ application to erect the new dwellings on land at Ki

North Ayrshire Council has submitted a planning application for its pilot project which will allow residents to build their own houses on ready-made plots.

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has acquired a 20-acre site at the Edmonstone Estate paving the way for 312 new homes as part of the wider Edmonstone residential development scheme.

Eligible parents are being urged to apply for Scottish Child Payment on the first anniversary of its roll-out. The payment of £10 per week, unique to Scotland, began in February 2021 as a direct measure to tackle poverty. It provides regular, additional financial support to parents and carers

A new fund to help residents improve their back lane has been launched by Glasgow City Council.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a second contract with Dunedin Canmore to deliver a further 38 affordable homes for social and mid-market rent, which will form part of the wider masterplan vision and framework for the new community that is now emerging in Roslin.

CCG, in partnership with a social landlord, has returned with new plans to build 46 flats for affordable rent in Govan.