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Clackmannanshire Council's ambitious Be the Future programme, designed to transform how the council operates and delivers services, has taken a significant step forward, with councillors agreeing to a new way of working that puts citizens at the centre of decision-making and generates new investment

Union Technical, a Glasgow-based energy services firm, has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 by posting results of £44 million compared to the £21m in 2023. The firm that specialising in energy-efficient retrofitting experienced significant growth during 2023 and 2024 with a num

Signalling the final chapter of its Newton Farm development in Cambuslang, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes.

Ayrshire Housing has handed over the keys to 25 new homes to tenants in the village of Tarbolton. The housing association secured the social rent homes as part of the wider Hallrig Heights development by local construction company Hayhill Developments, which has completed 67 homes for sale on site.

The House of Lords was the setting for the launch of the 2025 UK Housing Review yesterday with event host Lord Richard Best urging all political parties to engage and utilise the publication when setting future housing policy.

An increase in the number of affordable housing approvals and site starts has masked an otherwise disappointing quarterly update of the Housing Statistics for Scotland for the year to end of December 2024.

Up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes will be built across England with a £2 billion injection of investment, the UK Government said today.​

Redevelopment works will soon recommence at the travelling persons’ site at Westhaugh, near Alva. Clackmannanshire Council agreed to a revised budget for the project at a meeting earlier today. This allows for the appointment of new contractor.

New support for low-income households is in the pipeline with the news that Argyll and Bute Council has approved plans to join a leading energy efficiency programme. The ECO4 Flex initiative, funded by major UK energy suppliers, aims to help households reduce energy bills and carbon emissions by enh

North Ayrshire Council is launching a public consultation on the timing of construction works that are part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme.

Five newly built council homes for affordable social rent have been handed over in Methven.

Fife-based timber frame manufacturer Muir Timber Systems is to supply materials and prefabricated timber wall partitions to WElink Homes for the Heartlands regeneration project in West Lothian. 

The redevelopment of the former Shawbridge Arcade is making significant progress, with the landmark project on track to deliver 75 much-needed, mid-market rental homes by Spring 2026.

Scotland’s fastest growing town has furthered its commitment to sustainable living with its community growing group welcoming renewable energy for the 2025 season, with hundreds of residents set to benefit.

Fife Council planners hosted 20 Young Planners from across Scotland at a recent event in Glenrothes.