Development Trusts Association Scotland

New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024. There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging

Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) has launched its new community-led manifesto, setting out an ambitious plan to deliver a more supportive environment and “create community wealth that works for people and the planet”.

There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reformers from across the country. As the Parliament returns after summer recess, and with stage three of

Scotland’s community housing, land and development bodies have launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance to help tackle the national housing crisis and enable communities everywhere to thrive. The new alliance will campaign for greater support for community led housing from the next Scotti

Guidance for public bodies on how they can use and manage land productively and in the public interest as an integral part of a community wealth building approach is to be published at the Scottish Land Commission’s Land Reuse Month.

Derelict land is a wasted resource that should help to deliver national ambitions for a fair and green recovery, a national taskforce said today.

New homes in Lamlash on the Isle of Arran by Irvine Housing Association Four housing and community organisations have collaborated to produce a booklet showcasing six examples of community led place making.