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Activity on the Scottish construction sector has fallen for another quarter as businesses grapple with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, workloads have fallen at a reduced rate compared to the previous quarter and expectations for the year ahead have turned positive.

Plans to build 42 flats and two shops at a Calton site have been rejected by Glasgow City Council. The site is currently occupied by a shop, a takeaway, a pub and an old engineering workshop.

The Scottish Government is preparing to launch a new strategy will set out its goals to digitally transform planning in Scotland over a five-year programme.

Charities have teamed up to offer a new service aimed at an estimated 103,000 older people in Scotland at risk of malnutrition. Age Scotland will be offering free nutrition checks to older people through its Helpline, as part of a partnership with Eat Well Age Well.

Angus Council has revealed its Joint Child Poverty Local Action Plan 2020 which highlights how partners pulled together to support local people and the community before and as the COVID-19 pandemic hit and sets out actions needed to continue to help those struggling with the increasing financial har

Kingdom Housing Association’s regeneration of Fraser Avenue in Inverkeithing has been recognised at the Scottish Home Awards.

Wheatley Group won two prizes at the prestigious Scottish Home Awards in recognition of its transformation of derelict buildings in Glasgow into much needed affordable new homes. The housing group won Renovation of the Year for the conversion of Bell Street Stables in Glasgow’s Merchant City,

Clydebank Housing Association (CHA) has revealed some of the hard work it undertook alongside its regular services to address some of the negative effects of the pandemic in the community. In May 2020, CHA was awarded £52,900 from the Scottish Government’s Wellbeing Fund to deliver food

Dumfries and Galloway Small Communities Housing Trust (DGSCHT) has launched a survey to assess the manner in which the lives of people across the South of Scotland during the pandemic have been impacted upon by their homes and living environments. Hoping to secure as broad and diverse a range of res

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is working with Allanbank Arts to bring a Creative Hub to those affected through isolation or anxiety by COVID-19. With financial support of £3,000 from BHA through the Supporting Communities Fund (SCF), Allanton-based Allanbank Arts propose creating a ne

A consultation is under way regarding emerging proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment at 108-114 and 116 Dundas Street, Edinburgh.

Falkirk Council delivered a virtual event for private landlords and agents last month to promote good practice within the private sector in the council area. The event on October 29 consisted of three 30-minute presentations, each followed by question and answer sessions.

Scottish Borders residents can now have their say on the council's proposed new local development plan (LDP). The 12 week period for submitting representations opened on Monday until 25 January 2021. Those wishing to submit can do so here. 

A plan outlining steps to prepare and support Scotland’s social care sector through the winter has been published by the Scottish Government. The Adult Social Care Winter Preparedness Plan, backed by an additional £112 million in funding, will support social care users in residential, co

The new Scottish Child Payment is to open early for applications from Monday November 9. Social Security Scotland will be taking applications ahead of its introduction on Monday 15 February 2021 to help manage the expected demand.