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A new strategy to tackle homelessness in South Lanarkshire has recorded significant successes in its first year.

Councillors have approved the addition of further sites for new council homes as North Lanarkshire Council continues to roll out its new build housing plans. The local authority said its plans to deliver 5,000 new affordable homes by 2035 will support the local economy by creating new jobs, reg

Members of the Highland Council’s Nairnshire area committee have agreed a proposed £789,000 investment in council housing for 2021-22. The one-year Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme for Nairnshire 2021-22 is part of the Highland wide HRA Capital Plan for 2021-22 which will

To mark Scottish Housing Day 2020, Professor Ken Gibb highlights the findings from the recent CaCHE research project on the impact of social housing in Scotland, which provides valuable insights that can be applied around the UK. Wednesday 16 September 2020 is Scottish Housing Day, which is in

Young people in Aberdeen are being urged to think about where they sleep as part of a new campaign by Aberdeen Cyrenians challenging the stigma and understanding of homelessness. The charity’s annual Sleep Out event is a vital part of its calendar, encouraging people to experience homelessness

The four registered social landlords operating in the Scottish Borders, also known as the Borders Housing Network, got together to support Scottish Housing Day and have produced a short animated video.

Official documents for the transformational £251.5 million Ayrshire Growth Deal will be "signed in the coming weeks", the Ayrshire Regional Partnership has confirmed. The Partnership, which is made up of representatives from the three Ayrshire councils and public and private sec

Social Security Scotland has taken a 20-year lease to become the first tenants at Dundee’s Waterfront regeneration project. Cabinet secretary for social security, Shirley Anne Somerville, said the site will be one of three locations that Social Security Scotland will operate from as it continu

The Scottish Government must make investment in social housing the centrepiece of its COVID-19 recovery plan, according to a new report published to mark Scottish Housing Day. The paper, published jointly by the CIH Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland,

The onus is on everyone in the Scottish housing sector to reflect on our success and achievements while driving the message that there is still more work to do, writes Callum Chomczuk for Scottish Housing Day. As we look to build back better after the pandemic, the future of social housing is becomi

Ark Housing Association has completed the formation of its new-look executive team that will underpin its future growth and development strategy – as well as supporting its drive to improve services to vulnerable customers through flexible care, support services and digital transformation. The

Embracing the challenges of new technology and new ways of working, Muirhouse Housing Association (MHA) members, staff and board all successfully joined together on Monday night via Zoom for their first ever virtual Annual General Meeting. The board are used to overcoming adversity as last year

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) is marking Scottish Housing Day by celebrating the opening of 51 homes at Shrubhill following staggered sign-ups to allow for socially distanced moves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Built on the site of Edinburgh’s former tram depot, the one to three-be

A £19 million affordable housing project set to transform an area of Paisley is under way. Sanctuary Scotland has worked closely with its site contractor Cruden Building to ensure 131 homes can be safely created in Glenburn.

Fuel-poor households are to benefit from a further £16 million investment to improve energy efficiency in their homes. The money will be used to improve insulation and install energy efficient heating systems, including those using renewable technology, contributing to Scotland’s net zer