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Inverclyde Council is to bid for ‘special case’ funding from the Scottish Government following the results of national deprivation figures. Last week, the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) statistics revealed that Greenock Town Centre was the ‘most deprived’ area

The outlook for Aberdeen City Council's credit rating has been labelled 'negative' in its latest financial review.

Young carers going through the immigration process will be able to apply for the Scottish Government’s Young Carer Grant without fear of it risking their immigration status. The change follows lengthy discussions between the Scottish and UK governments to amend Home Office regulations.

The developer behind proposed new homes at Westfield in West Lothian has said it hopes the submission of a planning application for improved access will help construction begin this year. Alba Developments has submitted a planning application to West Lothian Council to allow access to its site at We

The population of Edinburgh grew by 13% from 2008 to 2018 with home ownership in the city reaching 56% in 2018, according to a new report.

Link Group has appointed Nick Pollard from Kingdom as its new group finance director. Currently director of finance and digital at Kingdom Group, Mr Pollard will take up his new role in April 2020 where he will be responsible for Link’s financial affairs, raising funding for its development pr

Morag Gladstone has been appointed assistant director of corporate services at West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative. Ms Gladstone replaces Lorraine McVie who recently retired after 30 years service with the Co-operative.

Govanhill Housing Association is seeking approval to deliver 24 flats on the site of a former drill hall.

Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) could be set to buy a former primary school site to kick-start a new 70-home development. Councillors are expected to approve the sale of the Garscadden Primary School site in Hurlford Avenue when they meet on Thursday.

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has called on the UK Government to deliver a multi-year plan for investment to prevent future welfare cuts putting more people at risk of homelessness. Last month the UK Government revealed it will increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates in line with the Cons

Blackwood has generated international interest in its use of ground-breaking techniques to train staff, using shipping containers fitted with the latest technology.

With 2020 marking the 20th anniversary of trade body Homes for Scotland, chief executive Nicola Barclay considers the changes that have (or more significantly haven’t) taken place on what is her own 4th year anniversary in the job. 2020 is set to be a year to remember for the Scottish home bui

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has urged Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) to maximise the number of lets they provide to people who are homeless. Speaking at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations chairs’ conference in Edinburgh, SHR chair George Walker&nbs

An Edinburgh letting agent has welcomed the impact of stronger legislation in the sector after adding a record number of properties to its portfolio in the last year. Clan Gordon, which focuses on homes in or near the city centre, has seen its properties under management now exceed 500, growing by t

The historic islands of Orkney have been crowned Scotland’s best place to live for the eighth year in a row, according to the Bank of Scotland Quality of Life survey 2020.