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Govan Housing Association distributes devices and data to tenants and community organisation
Govan Housing Association has been distributing devices and data to tenants and community organisations to help close the digital divide in Scotland.
Published 25 June 2020
Berwickshire Housing Association's tenant volunteer chair George Pickering announces retirement
After more than 13 years of service to Berwickshire Housing Association's (BHA) tenant volunteers and scrutiny panel, volunteer chair George Pickering has announced his retirement.
Published 25 June 2020
Councillors approve new housing developments in Macmerry, Dunbar and Blindwells
East Lothian Council has granted planning permission in principle plans for 142 new homes to the northwest of Macmerry
Published 25 June 2020
October date announced for 2020 Scottish Home Awards
Organisers of the Scottish Home Awards have set a new date for the annual dinner which was scheduled to take place in Glasgow this month.
Published 25 June 2020
New COO among raft of appointments and promotions at Springfield Properties
Springfield Properties has added new faces to its senior management team with a number of key appointments and promotions, which have seen Martin Egan take on the position of chief operating officer.
Published 25 June 2020
New bill seeks recognition of right to food in Scots law
Scottish Labour MSP Elaine Smith has this week launched a public consultation on a proposal for a bill that seeks to enshrine the human right to food, as recognised by the United Nations, into Scots law.
Published 25 June 2020
Scottish Government requests new financial powers
Finance secretary Kate Forbes has formally requested new powers to help Scotland meet “the significant economic and fiscal challenges” of coronavirus.
Published 25 June 2020
Utility companies pledge to help vulnerable customers
People who need extra help during a water, electricity or gas emergency will benefit from a new partnership approach by 12 utility companies.
Published 25 June 2020
Cash boost for Aberdeen homelessness charity
Homelessness charity Aberdeen Foyer has received a £5,225 cash grant from the Morrisons Foundation.
Published 25 June 2020
Scottish Government issues guidance on moving home
New guidance has been issued which aims to ensure that moving home in Scotland can happen safely during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published 24 June 2020
Affordable housing progress made but statistics hit by coronavirus
The number of affordable housing approvals and starts in Scotland has increased compared to a year ago while affordable home completions have fallen, new figures have shown.
Published 24 June 2020
GHA gains planning approval for 70 new homes
Councillors have given GHA the green light to proceed with its plans to develop 70 new homes at the site of a former Glasgow school.
Published 24 June 2020
Berwickshire Housing Association secures £78k funding from the Supporting Communities Fund
Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has secured £78,000 from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund to support small community-based groups deliver activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 24 June 2020
Home Group Scotland brings cheer to Dundee children
Home Group Scotland has been bringing cheer to children in Dundee while schools and play areas remain closed.
Published 24 June 2020
Derek Logie: Post-COVID rural Scotland needs a post-war style ‘blood transfusion’
Derek Logie details the needs of Scotland's rural locations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 24 June 2020
