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New guidance and associated impact assessments to support the new Masterplan Consent Areas (MCA) regulations have been published by the Scottish Government.

Community groups in four areas of Perth and Kinross have until the end of the week to submit bids for a share of £100,000 to support projects tackling poverty. Perth & Kinross Council is focusing participatory budgeting in four localities that face significant challenges and have a need fo

Good progress is being made to create sustainable tenancies in Caithness by enhancing the appeal for re-letting of low-demand void council housing.

Social care provider, national charity and Registered Social Landlord Blue Triangle has kicked off its 50th anniversary by launching a podcast. ‘A Voice in the Dark’ shines a light on the people Blue Triangle supports and the staff making a difference on the front line. Founded in 1975,

Savills Affordable Housing Consultancy has added to its expertise with three new appointments including from the Bank of England and a CEO from a recently merged housing association. Alan Ward has joined as an associate consultant, Eleanor Hudson as a governance, risk and regulation consultant and L

Wheatley Homes South is hosting an information event next week on its plans to build 56 homes in Leswalt. The event on Wednesday 12 February will give residents the chance to hear more about the plans and speak with staff and external partners about the development.

Ayrshire Housing has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new finance director to help deliver more new developments to meet local housing needs. Emma Robertson joins from modular construction specialists, The Wee Housing Company. A chartered accountant and graduate of the University of S

Board members, Almond employees and tenant associates were sad to learn of the recent passing of Anne Gault.

New research into the embodied carbon resulting from the homes designed by Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC) has found that they exceed industry 2030 targets, but the practice has called for an urgent and comprehensive plan for Scotland to follow suit. Embodied carbon is emitted when creating materials

The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed changes to its licensing policy on short-term lets (STLs) that will water down key health and safety requirements for homesharers during the Festival period to try to ease the acute shortages of visitor accommodation.

First Minister John Swinney has hailed the opening of Scotland’s first hydrogen homes as a "shining example" of how the country is leading the way in solutions to tackle climate change.

Eildon Housing’s extra care services at Dovecot Court, Peebles and Wilkie Gardens, Galashiels had an unannounced visit from the Care Inspectorate in January 2025 and received high praise for the quality of their regulated care and support.

Elderpark Housing paid tribute to Robert Burns with its 11th annual Burns Supper and gave some new Scots their first introduction to The Bard.

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the gover

The voices of local businesses and residents will be a key part of considering any potential visitor levy scheme for Perth and Kinross.