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Councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council's planning committee are being asked to consider a revised timetable for a radical plan to build a more sustainable future as the capital grows in the coming years.

Members of the Highland Council's Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee have approved the next phase in the local authority’s approach to engagement on the Skye and Raasay Investment Plan. The preparation of this place-based investment plan for the area seeks to ensure that public sector agencies,

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers on the frontline throughout the coronavirus pandemic. A pro-rated payment of £500 will be made as soon as is practicable to all NHS and social care workers employed since 17 March 202

North-East charity Aberdeen Cyrenians has launched its Christmas giving campaign, A Safe Place to Call Home, to recognise the important role that “home” has had in keeping people safe during 2020. The charity is asking the public to support those affected by homelessness and crisis

Construction and infrastructure-focused partnership hub South West is leading a financial support package for The Trussell Trust to help bring some Christmas cheer to disadvantaged households in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway.

Three Highland communities are to benefit from the decisions of the Highland Council’s communities and place committee as community asset transfers have been approved for Corpach and Spean Bridge in Lochaber and Lochinver in Sutherland. In Lochaber, the transfers agreed are for the sale of Com

The Scottish Government has increased its funding commitment for affordable homes by an additional £200 million. The announcement will see the interim funding available for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme in 2021-22, which helps to deliver homes for social rent, mid-market rent an

Irvine Housing Association has revealed plans to build 300 new homes over the next three years. The charitable housing association – part of Riverside Group – announced in its new Corporate Plan that proposals to deliver major new social housing developments across Ayrshire.

Tower blocks which have dominated the North Lanarkshire skylines for decades have now been earmarked for demolition as part of the council’s towers regeneration programme.

Plans to bring an £8 million development to the Finnieston area of Glasgow have been delayed as developers refresh proposals following feedback from the local community and the city’s planning officers.

Scottish Borders Council's approval for its new Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) has been welcomed by Eildon Housing Association, the largest provider of new homes in the region. The ambitious plan for the delivery of 1,125 new affordable homes across the region between 2021 a

Barratt Homes has reiterated its commitment to investing in South Ayrshire after its plans to deliver up to 300 homes in Monkton were rejected by councillors.

Building is underway at Angus Council’s new housing development in Mayfield Terrace, Arbroath, which will see 14 one-bedroom council flats being made available for affordable rent.

Public procurement body Scotland Excel is supporting more organisations than ever before having just reached the milestone of 100 associate members – 34 of which are housing associations. The body's executive sub committee approved associate membership for seven organisations including Drumcha

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP), set up to help councils bring empty properties back into use, has urged Dundee City Council to consider the city’s 1,209 long term empty homes as part of its strategy to address the local housing crisis. The council recently announced a £6 mil