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A new £130,000 crisis grant fund to help Inverclyde’s most vulnerable residents with rising fuel bills has been approved. Members of Inverclyde Council’s policy and resources committee unanimously agreed to provide £100 to people who are not eligible for existing local or nat

Organisations with proposals for projects which will reduce the amount of Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL) in Glasgow can now apply for funding from the Scottish Government's Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. 

There were 17,504 social housing sales throughout England in 2023-24, a 28% decrease on the previous year, new social housing sales and demolitions data published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has shown.

An employment initiative supporting individuals with lived experience of homelessness delivers significant economic and social benefits, a new report from The Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health at the University of Edinburgh has revealed. Social Bite’s Jobs First programme is un

NHBC (National House Building Council) CEO Steve Wood will step down from the role later this year, marking the culmination of eight years of transformative leadership. During Steve’s tenure, NHBC has undergone a period of significant change, emerging as a stronger and more resilient organisat

Scottish Housing Regulator chair George Walker told social landlords that their commitment to self-assurance is being recognised and thanked RSL governing body members for their work in delivering an effective Annual Assurance Statements process. Annual Assurance Statements are a key element of the

Members of the Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee will have the opportunity to discuss progress being made for the Community Wealth Building action plan when they meet this week. The council’s Community Wealth Building Strategy 2024 – 2027 provides an alternative app

Hjaltland Housing Association has retained its prestigious Platinum Investors in People accreditation. This recognition signifies the association's commitment to its people and its continuous efforts to foster a positive and productive work environment.

The number of homeowners having their properties repossessed rose in the final quarter of 2024, according to figures from UK Finance. 1,030 homeowner-mortgaged properties were repossessed, a 12% increase on the previous quarter and a 54% increase year-on-year. Buy-to-let repossessions remained stati

Investment of almost £18.5 million will be made to local council housing after Stirling Council agreed a 7.2% rent rise for 2025/26. Councillors approved the rise at a special meeting yesterday, increasing the average rent by £6.09 per week over the 48-week rental period, from £84.

Voting has opened for Falkirk Council's Community Choices, giving residents the chance to decide which local projects receive funding in their area.

A Glasgow sheriff has ruled that a housing co-operative could evict a Scottish secure tenant after it discovered that she had allowed drug dealers to use her property to store controlled substances in return for the cancellation of a debt. Drumchapel Housing Co-Operative Ltd raised an action for rem

Dunfermline councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling poverty and promoting wellbeing by extending funding for several key initiatives. A total of £128,165 has been allocated by Fife Council's Dunfermline Area Committee to support projects throughout 2025 and beyond.

Cala Group has appointed Ian Sutcliffe as non-executive chairman and Tom Nicholson as non-executive director.

GC Live, a major events organiser has raised £10,405 for Cash for Kids during their three major 2024 seasonal events, including the Starry Nights Christmas experiences at Dean Castle near Kilmarnock and the new location at Beecraigs Country Park, West Lothian, as well as Fawkes Festival, Scot