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Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton has called for the urgent reform of key elements of Scotland’s freedom of information (FOI) law. FOI, which marks its 20th anniversary this week, gives people a legal right to receive information from public bodies, with organisations only able

East Renfrewshire Council has granted Briar Homes planning permission for a development of 39 private homes near Lyoncross Farm, on the southern edge of Barrhead.

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has highlighted a new report which it said "comprehensively refutes the false narrative" that short-term lets are driving the housing crisis in Edinburgh and beyond.

The Scottish Government has been accused of failing to tackle the country’s housing crisis after figures revealed that more than 90,000 children are on a social housing waiting list.

Scottish Borders Council has launched its Budget Consultation and is seeking feedback from residents in the Borders to help shape the budget, due to be set in February 2025. The consultation explains how decisions are made, how money is spent, and how residents in the Borders can contribute to the d

Thousands of pounds are to be made available to local community groups for projects that aim to improve Aberdeen North, South and Central Priority Neighbourhoods.  Aberdeen City Council’s Participatory Budgeting programme, known as UDECIDE, is inviting submissions for individual projects

Clan Gordon, the Edinburgh letting agency, has been recognised for its exceptional customer service and commitment to raising industry standards, securing three prestigious awards in 2024.  The agency received accolades at two major events in the lettings industry: 

The Highland Council has said its ambitious yet focused ‘Highland Investment Plan’ is committed to addressing the council's asset challenges over the next 20 years by using a place based approach, to ensure a more integrated community offering through the creation of new community facili

A major community-led project has been completed in Castlemilk Park following significant funding from Scotland’s walking charity, Paths for All, as part of a dedicated active travel fund. 

Urbanite Living has completed construction of its new student accommodation development at Jocelyn Square in Glasgow city centre.  

Almond Housing Association has appointed Frank Spratt to take on the role of project delivery manager to oversee the removal of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) from 220 of its properties With a Masters in construction management and many years working in the industry, predominantly wit

New homes by Barratt Homes East Scotland that will form part of the Bangour Village redevelopment project in West Lothian are nearing completion.

Cala Homes (West) has marked a significant milestone in the progress of its latest East Renfrewshire development, Aurs Meadows. The homebuilder has officially broken ground on its upcoming development located on Balgraystone Road in Barrhead with the first homes set to be released off-plan in spring

The Scottish Government has been accused of neglecting rural communities after new figures found that just 17 homes were approved under its flagship rural affordable homes for key workers fund.

Four bungalows designed specifically for older residents and designated for social rent form a key part of a proposed 16-home extension to a Gullane development. The purpose-designed homes, utilising zero-carbon technology, are the latest to be put forward by Cala Homes (East) and will build on a tr