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The first of two papers looking at ‘Health and Wellbeing in the private rented sector’ has been published by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) exploring the relationship between living in the private rented sector and subjective wellbeing. Report authors Jenni

Housebuilder Gordon Powell has said he will push on with 20-year-old housing plans for Fife if his firm’s revisions are not approved by MSPs. Mr Powell, who is the chief executive of Raith Homes, said he will have “no option” but to proceed with the outdated blueprint for Ladybank

Plans to build six new flats in St Andrews have been refused on appeal as concerns were voiced that they would “damage” a conservation area. The Scottish Government planning appeals division said Eastacre Development’s proposal for a block on Doubledykes Road would “imbalance

GHA is behind newly submitted plans to create 48 homes for mid-market rent at Milton in north Glasgow.

The keys to 12 new flats in Pitlochry from Caledonia Housing Association have now been given to tenants. The development at Elm Court, off Atholl Road, consists of two three-storey buildings that host a total of 12 two-bedroom flats for affordable rent. All 12 flats are now occupied.

Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA) is providing much-needed support to tenants who are struggling to meet increased fuel bills as a result of COVID. Research has found that the increased time spent at home during lockdown has seen most people facing higher gas and electricity bills, and the co

National Housing and Dementia Forum co-chairs Ashley Campbell and Lesley Palmer detail the outcomes from the Forum's first evidence session and meeting.

Procurement solutions provider Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has expanded its Livingston-based team to increase the added value support provided to partners. (from left) Lynsay Logan, Daniella Bryans and Heather O’Donnell

Plans have been submitted to Glasgow City Council for a care and supported living development in the north east of the city.

Plans to build 180 homes at the infamous Prestonhill Quarry site in Inverkeithing have been submitted to Fife Council. The council has been urged to redevelop the site following the deaths of three people since 2014, with individuals even launching petitions to fill in the quarry.

Recently-launched multi-utilities business Arc-Tech MU Ltd is set to commence works at a new affordable housing development in Livingston. Led by main contractor CCG (Scotland) Ltd, Deans South, located just outside of the town centre, comprises twenty-nine new homes in a mix of two, three, four and

Glasgow City Region has launched its landmark decade-long Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan to help the area tackle the impact of climate change. The process has been led by Climate Ready Clyde; a cross-sector initiative funded by 15 member organisations, supported by the Scottish Governme

Plans to build 28 new homes have been rejected by East Ayrshire Council over fears that ancient trees would be destroyed. Helix Homes Ltd and their agents Stairhill Architecture Ltd previously submitted plans for a new 1.6-hectare development at woodland north of Nether Quadrant and Netherplace Quad

Glasgow City Council has rejected proposals for flats and commercial units at a Tollcross gap site. Cater Group Ltd previously submitted plans to develop a four-storey building at 1042 Tollcross Road.

The Scottish Government has launched a new £10 million fund to restore nature and tackle biodiversity loss. The Nature Restoration Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focussed projects aimed at tackling the causes of biodiversity loss and climate change.