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Councillors in Clackmannanshire have agreed spending on services for this year with the aim of securing a sustainable future for all its communities. At a special meeting of the council last week, a revenue budget of £170.98 million was approved which will be spent on services in 2025/26.

A new report by Shelter Scotland has captured the devastating impact on the lives of children living in unsuitable homelessness accommodation.

Below is a full transcript of episode 66 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Martin Wilkie-McFarlane on Wellhouse, regulatory intervention and more'. Listen to the episode here.

CIH Scotland is calling on housing associations and local authorities today to recommit their support for its domestic abuse campaign, Make a Stand. The professional body for people who work in housing is taking the opportunity of its annual conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centr

A new Procurement Strategy for 2024/25 – 2028/29 aims to strengthen support for local suppliers and community growth, ensuring best value, efficiency and meaningful benefits are delivered for the Falkirk Council area. 

Stirling Council has approved a budget for 2025-26 that addresses a significant shortfall, protects key services and delivers major investment towards achieving council priorities. At a meeting of the council last week, councillors agreed the revenue and capital budget for the next financial year, i

Stirling-based ACF Properties Ltd has submitted a planning application to Fife Council seeking permission to demolish the former ACF laundry buildings on Front Lebanon Street and construct new residential flats. The company is pursuing what it describes as a “positive land use resolution&rdquo

A £55 million investment boost has been agreed for South Lanarkshire, with projects set to benefit communities across the area.

Around one in five Scottish households will now be eligible for energy relief after the UK Government's decision to extend the Warm Homes Discount.

A long-abandoned industrial site near the old brickworks and quarry in Armadale is set for a major transformation, with plans to develop up to 550 new homes on the 66-acre Bathville site. AC Land sought full planning permission to infill the quarry and approval in principle for the housing developme

East Renfrewshire Council has met a £7.1 million funding gap as it set its budget for 2025-26. Council leader Owen O'Donnell outlined the spending plans for the year ahead at a meeting of the full council last week.

The Housing Ombudsman has provided the latest in its resources to help landlords prepare for Awaab’s Law, with its ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report focusing on inspections and knowledge and information management within damp and mould complaints. 

A coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations has warned First Minister John Swinney against the use of hydrogen for domestic heating which it claims is “neither cost-effective nor efficient”. Just last month, Mr Swinney hailed the opening of Sc

Former Scotland rugby captain Kelly Brown has been appointed director of Places for People Scotland, overseeing the thousands of much-needed social homes the charity provides across the country. Kelly - who won 64 caps for his country in a playing career that saw him make over 350 club appearances f

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Anne Jenkins as the new director of housing. With an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in the housing sector, Anne is renowned for her expertise in housing management, innovation and digital services.