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Cross-party MPs and national homelessness charity Crisis are today urging the UK Government to scrap the law that criminalises rough sleeping, six months after housing secretary Robert Jenrick said it should be “consigned to history”.  Already repe

The Scottish Government is seeking views on how digital technologies can transform the delivery of building standards system. The Building Standards Futures Board has confirmed their agreement with the government's plans for the digital transformation of the building standards system in Scotlan

Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has promised to block overseas property investors if he is re-elected as the country's leader. He has vowed to impose a two-year ban on foreign home buyers if he is re-elected, in a bid to address the affordability of homes in Canada.

As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, staff from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland have donated £425 in cash, hundreds of pounds worth of school uniforms and other items to provide a welcome boost to the Kindness Homeless Street Team’s school unifo

Lochaber Housing Association (LHA) has appointed Margaret Moynihan as its new chief executive. Margaret brings impressive experience and has been acting interim CEO over recent months following the retirement of former chief executive, Blair Allan.

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members have chosen Lara Oyedele as the organisation’s next vice president. Ms Oyedele, the chair of Hope Housing in Bradford and board member of Housing 21, received 40% of the votes cast during the close-run election with fellow candidates Jill Haley

Garry Burns from Homeless Action Scotland calls on the Scottish Government to extend the eviction ban until they can convene a short life action group on eviction protocols while we exit the COVID pandemic and return to normality. Homeless Action Scotland note that the most recent quarterly report f

A total of 275 Scottish families have been living in temporary accommodation for at least three years, new figures have revealed.

A proposed housing development in Aberdour is set to go ahead after permission was granted by a Scottish Government reporter.

In the fifth in the Scottish Land Commission's ‘Land &’ blog series, senior policy officer David Stewart explores why land for housing matters for much more than homes – it has an impact on the economy, the environment, and the wellbeing of everyone in Scotland. Land for housin

Saltire Facilities Management, which has acted as the main heating service and maintenance provider to North Lanarkshire Council for 20 years, has continued the relationship by winning two new contract awards, for electric heating replacements, and renewable heating replacements. The electrical heat

New research published by the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) based at Heriot-Watt University has found that the planning process in England is reinforcing racial inequality, despite having clear potential to support the needs of ethnic minority residents. The st

Nick Waugh, commercial director at Buccleuch Property, which is jointly developing Shawfair, argues that new towns are best placed to adapt to residents' changing needs.

SEPA is introducing new flood hazard mapping which will provide a clearer indication of surface water (also known as pluvial) flood risk now and in future. The new mapping will enable people, communities and businesses to better understand the risks and act to reduce the impact of surface water floo

Jobs emerging in sectors crucial to Scotland’s transition to a net-zero economy, such as renewable energy, construction and transport, are to be listed on a dedicated Scottish Government website. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy, delivered by Skills Development Scotland, will help people t