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Street Soccer Scotland has opened a first-of-its-kind new multi-purpose hub to provide access, training and support to people from a variety of socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Cruden Building has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling.

In the run-up to national elections in Scotland and Wales, the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) is publishing new papers that set out evidence-informed priorities for the incoming governments of both nations. CaCHE drew on evidence researchers have produced in the last three

With an easing of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 restrictions beginning from today, River Clyde Homes (RCH) is among the many housing associations across the country that will be able to resume a full repairs service.

As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has marked the launch of a 12-month programme of support to Cyrenians by revealing its sponsorship of two Cyrenians Fareshare delivery vans. Boasting Taylor Wimpey’s branding, the va

Council workers across Scotland have voted to reject an offer of increased pay from the Scottish Government. The offer, which included a flat-rate payment of £800 for staff earning under £25,000 a year with a 2% uplift for those earning £25,000 to £40,000; and a 1% rise for t

A plan to build apartments in a section of a hotel parking area in Glasgow has been withdrawn. In September, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotel applied for planning permission in principle in relation to their premises at Great Western Road, beside Gartnavel Hospital.

Potential restrictions on second-home ownership are looming for Scottish tourism hotspots in an effort to make housing more accessible for young people, if the SNP is re-elected.

A new report published by Western Isles Council has issued a stark warning over the future of the Outer Hebrides as it projects trends that will see fewer young people and more elderly living in the area as well as dropping numbers of workers.

Decision Time has reached another major milestone as it continues to expand its presence in Scotland. The company, which provides governance software for managing meetings, risks and objectives, has secured a landmark contract with Link Group, making it the 20th housing association in Scotland to im

Plans have been submitted for up to 200 new homes on land at Whitehill Industrial Estate in Glenrothes that was once home to a piggery.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has provided an update on what the next phase of easing of restrictions means for social landlords and has updated its Guide to Managing Services to reflect the changes. The Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework update (publi

The Scottish Liberal Democrats plan to bring forward new legislation that will “strengthen the duties on public bodies to prevent homelessness” and provide pathways to link suitable jobs and training to housing. Party leader Willie Rennie said the rate of homeless deaths is three times h

The Easterhouse Housing and Regeneration Housing Alliance (EHRA) welcomed residents from across Greater Easterhouse to listen to candidates from the political parties standing in Glasgow Provan and Glasgow Shettleston at the Scottish Parliament election on May 6. Both constituencies cover the Greate

After a Scottish Government Reporter reversed on appeal the decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to refuse a Change of Use application to short-term holiday let at Johnston Terrace, heritage body The Cockburn Association shares its concerns regarding the events and