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Internet of Things technology installed at Maryhill Housing tower blocks
Three blocks of Glasgow flats have become some of the most technologically-advanced in Scotland following the completion of a public-private sector collaborative project undertaken by partners including Maryhill Housing.
Published 10 September 2019
Highland Council approves senior executive leadership team appointments
Highland Council has announced two further appointments to new posts of executive chief officer (ECO) as part of the local authority’s redesign.
Published 10 September 2019
Inverness landlords to receive dispute management training
Landlords in Inverness can sign-up for free training into managing tenancy deposits and disputes.
Published 10 September 2019
Holyrood committee to investigate unclaimed benefits
An inquiry has been launched by Holyrood’s social security committee as estimates suggest a huge number of benefits remain unclaimed by those eligible for them.
Published 10 September 2019
Dundee mill transformation to expand to include premises of liquidated business
The company behind the £3.5 million renovation of one of Dundee’s historic jute mills is to expand its proposals after it acquired the adjacent building.
Published 10 September 2019
Traffic concerns lead councillors to refuse Thornliebank housing plan
Councillors have rejected plans to provide 165 homes in Thornliebank due to road safety concerns.
Published 10 September 2019
In Pictures: Apprentice offered job after completing Wheatley employability programme
Advance Construction Scotland (ACS) has offered full-time employment to Declan Martin after he participating in an employability programme run by Wheatley Group.
Published 10 September 2019
Big Issue vendors to accept contactless payments
Sellers of The Big Issue across the UK will now have access to cashless technology in a bid to boost sales.
Published 10 September 2019
Caitlin McCorry named new chairperson for Port of Leith Housing Association
Port of Leith Housing Association has appointed current vice-chair Caitlin McCorry as its new chairperson.
Published 9 September 2019
Unsuitable temporary accommodation legislation to cover people facing homelessness
The Scottish Government is to extend a seven-day limit on unsuitable temporary accommodation to protect people at risk of homelessness.
Published 9 September 2019
Cumbernauld housing project receives planning permission
Collective Architecture has gained planning permission on behalf of Sanctuary Homes for the delivery of 133 new affordable homes in Cumbernauld.
Published 9 September 2019
New ‘state of the art’ flats in Galashiels to address needs of growing elderly population
Eildon Housing has unveiled plans to build up to three Extra Care developments over the next five years with the first starting on site next week at Langhaugh in Galashiels.
Published 9 September 2019
Provost marks start of construction of 27 affordable homes in Crieff
Perth and Kinross Provost Dennis Melloy ‘cut the turf’ last week to mark the start of works on a £4 million development which will bring 27 energy-efficient affordable modern homes to Crieff.
Published 9 September 2019
Scottish sports team sought by Home Group to sponsor
Home Group has delivered a call to Scottish sports teams to apply for sponsorship.
Published 9 September 2019
Regulator begins countdown to new Annual Assurance Statements
The Scottish Housing Regulator has started the countdown for each social landlord to submit its first Annual Assurance Statement.
Published 9 September 2019
