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Funds from the latest round of the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme will be distributed to charities and community energy groups helping households in need across England, Scotland and Wales

The Secretary of State has approved a further extension of Richard Blakeway as England's Housing Ombudsman until the end of July 2026. The extension comes at a time of change for the housing sector. This includes the Renters Rights’ Bill and the potential for an extension of the organisation's

Home-Start Angus is celebrating a major funding boost with the award of a two-year grant totalling £76,212. The grant will enable the charity to continue and expand its vital early intervention work, providing tailored support to local families facing challenging circumstances.

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) paid a visit to Dunfermline yesterday to launch a new professional standards self-assessment tool designed to be used at an organisational level, to embed the professional standards across a housing team or organisation.

Mark Farmer, the leading UK Construction industry expert, has been announced as the keynote speaker of this year’s Scottish Construction Summit, the inaugural event from SHN's sister publication Scottish Construction Now to be held in Glasgow on September 17. Mr Farmer has over 30 years of exp

West Granton Housing Co-operative (WGHC) has been officially certified as the first Investor in Excellence in Scotland.

Caroline Sinclair has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Stirling Council, less than a year after taking up the post. Ms Sinclair began her tenure on July 29, 2024 after being appointed to the role the month before.

A project with planning permission for 409 residential units in Glasgow’s Anderston district has been brought to the market by regeneration specialist Summix.

Limits on the amount of greenhouse gases Scotland will emit over the coming decades have been announced as part of action to tackle climate change.

The number of small and medium-sized (SME) home builders in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years, a new report published today has shown, at a time when the country is tackling a housing emergency.

Members of the public are invited to attend a second consultation event on proposals for purpose-built student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. Bankfoot APAM wants to replace a highly energy-inefficient office building at 38 Cadogan Street that is no longer viable to modernise.

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has welcomed new tenants to their homes in the newly completed Mill Loan development in the heart of Airdrie town centre.

Scotland’s official heat network advice organisation has received a major endorsement from one of Europe’s leading energy providers. Charity Advice Direct Scotland is now officially listed as a trusted contact on Vattenfall’s website, marking a significant milestone in its mission

Fife Council has approved a significant change to its housing allocations policy, enabling single applicants to be considered for two-bedroom homes. The decision, made by the cabinet committee in April, follows a key recommendation from a cross-party and partnership-led group established to review t

Plans to develop new student accommodation alongside a destination food hall and courtyard events space on the site of the former ABC music venue have been given the green light by Glasgow City Council’s Planning Committee.