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Work has officially begun on an innovative, purpose-built supported accommodation project in Rutherglen, with The Salvation Army now brought on board the project.

Two campaign launches and a new chair ensured that this year’s Almond Housing Association AGM had a lot to share. Firstly, Adam Turner stepped down as chair after more than four years in the role, although he will be staying on as a member of the board.

Inverclyde Council has appointed David Forbes as its new chief financial officer. Mr Forbes joins the council from North Ayrshire Council, where he has worked since 2016 and is currently senior manager (strategic business manager).

The preferred bidder for the sale of the former Paisley Grammar Secondary School on Glasgow Road has unveiled its plans for the site.

New council housing will be built on the site of Carnoustie’s former Kinloch Primary School after councillors approved a development of 11 one and two-bedroom houses on the Links Avenue site. Angus Council’s development standards committee was presented with more than 40 representations

The next steps for a proposed scheme intended to reduce flood risk for up to 3,200 homes in the Musselburgh area will be considered by councillors next week. A report being presented to a full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday sets out the history of flooding in Musselburgh, which is projec

Moray Council has unveiled the next phase of its Transformation Strategy, aimed at reshaping how services are delivered and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.  

Perth & Kinross Council’s Housing Service is set to publish its Annual Assurance Statement, confirming to tenants that it is meeting national regulations and requirements. The Housing Service is responsible for delivering high-quality services for all tenants and other customers. The state

Councillors will be asked to approve Falkirk Council’s next five-year financial strategy that seeks to bring a balanced position to its finances going forward next month. 

Housing association tenants across Scotland are now living in warmer homes and enjoying lower bills, thanks to the success of four of renewable heat projects managed by Warmworks. The projects – delivered in partnership with Langstane Housing Association, Waverley Housing, West of Scotland Hou

The official opening of the Next Steps Hub at Fisherrow Centre took place on Friday, 19 September, marking a major milestone in inclusive community support for young adults with additional needs. Co-designed with participants and rooted in community life, Next Steps, operated by Teens+ offers a pion

Social landlords have made significant progress in reducing empty properties with the number of homes available to let in July falling to the lowest level since monthly records began, according to Housemark’s latest Pulse survey.

Rigid deadlines for improving the energy efficiency of rental homes risk worsening Scotland’s housing crisis by reducing the supply of properties available to rent, the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has warned. Under current Scottish Government proposals, all rental homes must achieve an

Energy charity ALIenergy is calling on the UK Government to back the introduction of targeted social energy tariffs to curb the "fuel poverty emergency" ahead of the energy price cap rising again next week. The most recent fuel poverty statistics from the 2023 Scottish House Condition Survey display

Argyll and Bute Council has approved additional funding for three key projects as part of its action to tackle the region's housing emergency. Councillors have approved the allocation of Strategic Housing Funding (SHF) to projects aimed at improving the availability of housing in communities wh