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ng homes has continued to meet the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) Standard, a new review has found. The Association, which has held the CSE accreditation for many years, said it was pleased that its three-year re-accreditation, due in 2024, has been successful with positive results across the boa

Shetland Islands Council has launched a survey to gather feedback from the public before councillors set next year’s budgets. The short survey focuses on the options around an increase in next year’s Council Tax, as well as some general principles to guide councillors when setting the 20

Action is needed to improve energy support for the terminally ill, disabled people and those with severe health conditions, Scotland’s statutory consumer body has said. Consumer Scotland research has shown these individuals often have higher energy expenditure because of the cost of running es

Local employers and businesses are being encouraged to support the next generation by offering paid summer placements in 2025 for local young people.

Organisations are being invited to apply for funding from East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme. The latest round is open until Friday 10 January 2025, for more information and to apply visit the website.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has announced a partnership with Social Bite offering the distribution of over 2,500 HEATTECH items - innovative thermal clothing that converts body moisture into heat - across Scotland to support individuals affected by homelessness this winter. This winter, UNIQLO wi

In the light of the financial forecast for 2025-26, Highland Council is inviting residents to tell it more in the budget preparation for the coming financial year. The budget engagement builds on extensive budget participation which took place in the winter of 2023-24.

A masterplan that aims to deliver homes, café/bar as well as a hotel and allotments to the Blackscroft area of Dundee has now been submitted for planning.

West of Scotland Housing Association has paid tribute to popular, long-serving colleague Irene Robertson, who passed away suddenly in October after a short illness. Irene worked with West of Scotland Housing Association for over 15 years, first in housing services before moving on to be a much-value

Oak Tree Housing Association has announced that it will cease development at Strone Farm in Greenock following spiralling construction costs. Originally designed to deliver 15 affordable homes, the project has encountered significant challenges since construction began in 2019. These include the liq

Residents have begun to move into their new energy-efficient homes in Livingston following the completion of a project to deliver 20 sustainable homes.

Cassiltoun Housing Association’s annual Christmas celebration was a resounding success, bringing festive joy and community spirit to all who attended.

Letters have been sent to Orkney Islands Council tenants asking for their views on rent increases for the next three years.

Fife Housing Group hosted its latest ‘Senior Sessions’ event last week with a fun-filled, digitally-focused event in Rosyth. These events are aimed at tenants over the age of 65 and provide a fun day out, combining entertainment with practical advice, support and giveaways. They also add

The first tenants have moved into one of the new properties at Sandveien on Shetland, marking the return of tenants who were moved out before the rebuild.  Lerwick couple Kyle Duncan and Kitty Horváth, and their two children, have moved into a newly built three-bedroom property. The retu