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Ireland’s construction industry will need to recruit between 95,000 and 110,000 additional workers if the State is to meet its housing and infrastructure ambitions, a new report from Property Industry Ireland (PII) has warned. The Ibec-affiliated group’s skills analysis highlights a wide

North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Safety Hub continues to play a vital role in protecting residents and supporting communities, with new figures highlighting the scale and impact of the service over the past year.

New advice has been published that provides greater clarity on preparing Local Development Plan Evidence Reports and carrying out Gate Checks.

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has delivered new funding, on behalf of the Scottish Government, to help credit unions across Scotland use digital tools to identify benefits and financial support their members may be missing out on. The Credit Union Income Maximisation Digital Innovation Project ha

Plans have been submitted by Eildon Housing Association for a new housing development right in the centre of Galashiels at St Aidans, offering 19 general needs apartments with car parking.

A Scottish Labour government would launch what Anas Sarwar called the “biggest housebuilding revolution in the history of devolution”, with a pledge to deliver 125,000 new homes over the next Parliament as part of a sweeping overhaul of Scotland’s housing system.

Fife Council has agreed a rent increase of 5.5% for council houses from April 2026, adding £5.09 a week to the average rent cost.  The same increase will apply to garages, lockups, and temporary accommodation. The increase will mean Fife Council's average weekly rent will be £97.73

Shire Housing Association has unveiled plans to bring the former Yeatts Yard site in Netherthird, Cumnock, back into use, delivering 49 much-needed affordable homes.

The Housing Network has secured £15 million in funding from HSBC UK to support the continued growth of its homelessness prevention and supported accommodation services across the country.

Demolition is back underway at Clune Park as contractors begin phase two of clearing dangerous buildings within the rundown Port Glasgow estate. 

East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) has become the first social landlord in Scotland to be awarded the Platinum accreditation for both Investors in People (IIP) and Investors in Wellbeing (IIW).

Argyll and Bute Council has approved a budget aimed at closing a £13 million gap for 2026/27, opting for a package of tax rises, savings, and targeted investment that leaders say protects essential services but still results in the loss of council jobs amid a punishing financial climate.

Hanover Scotland has become the first in the country to secure the Menopause Friendly Accreditation, setting a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity across the sector.

A package of major investments, including an additional £3 million spend to improve the area’s roads and footpaths, feature in Stirling Council’s 2026-27 budget that was approved last week. 

Communities are set to benefit from a £10 million boost for community, culture and leisure facilities as North Lanarkshire Council set its budget for the next year.