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A five-year strategy to tackle the climate crisis has been approved by East Lothian Council. The Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025 sets out the council’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency at a local level and sets out the vision and overall aims for a ‘Net Zero Council’

Legislation to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The new institution will direct investments that deliver economic, environmental and social returns, and help Scotland’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. It will aim t

The number of Scottish households living in fuel poverty increased by 36,000 during 2018, though the level of extreme fuel poverty has continued to fall, official figures have revealed.

Apex Property Factor has been removed from the official register of property factors for failing to meet minimum standards of practice. The company was removed under section 8 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 on 10 April 2019 after it was deemed by the Scottish Government to no longer mee

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses. 

CALA Homes (East) is to present its residential proposals on land made available following the completion of the Queensferry Crossing.

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council for a new development which would expand the boundaries of Perth west of the A9 at the Broxden roundabout.

Housing association Home Group has teamed up with a global asset institution to launch a new housing fund which aims to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes for rent across the UK. 

The Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee will meet tomorrow to take evidence from Kevin Stewart, minister for local government, housing and planning, on building regulations and fire safety in Scotland and to consider legislation on making residential common areas a

The UK Government has launched a consultation into proposals to lower the 18-metre height tall building threshold as part of new measures to improve building safety standards. Providing an update on the building safety programme to the House of Commons yesterday, housing secretary Robert Jenrick tol

Housing Studies Association chair Phil Brown introduces its new website and sets out the Association's plans for the coming years. There is a new website for the Housing Studies Association. The impact of this website should not only be immediately visible but it should also significantly enhance ho

Work is set to get underway over the coming months to transform the former Anniesland Jobcentre site into 48 flats, all for private sale.

People development organisation Remarkable has appointed six new non-executive board members to steer its strategic decision making and support the effective operation of the business. Charles Quinn chair, Bonnie Clarke CEO, David Hicks, Gillian Frame, Simon Lidington and Russell Dalgliesh

Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been wholly acquired by construction, infrastructure and support services businesses Robertson Group. Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction, Urban Union was created in response to a substantial Town Centre R

Port of Leith Housing Association has won the Housing Provider of the Year award and came 9th in the Top 100 Index for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as an employer. The National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) Grand Awards celebrate the best organisations to demonstrate the FREDIE