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TPAS Scotland held its 2018 National Good Practice Awards earlier this month to recognise the passion, acknowledge the dedication and celebrate the achievements of tenants and staff from throughout Scotland. Held in the MacDonald Aviemore Resort, the awards were announced by Still Games’ Isa and T

A commission formed to tackle poverty in Edinburgh met for the first time yesterday to define the long-term responses needed to significantly reduce poverty in the city. The City of Edinburgh Council appointed Jim McCormick, associate director for Scotland with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, as ind

The average rent for a two bedroom property rose in the past year in all but four areas across Scotland, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government. Increases ranged from 0.3% in Perth and Kinross to 6.5% in Lothian. The areas that didn't see an increase include Aberdeen and Shire,

More than two thirds of residents in Glasgow, Stirling and Perth want protected space for cycling, according to the UK's most comprehensive assessment of cycling in cities. The Bike Life reports, which are produced by Sustrans in partnership with Glasgow, Stirling and Perth and Kinross councils and

Jamie Hepburn Almost 5,000 people are being supported towards employment through a new employment service that removes the threat of sanctions.

Scotland's 32 councils face a difficult financial future despite having managed budgets well over the last year, the public spending watchdog has warned. In its annual financial overview published today, the Accounts Commission said funding from the Scottish Government reduced by 2.3% in real terms

Staff at housing and homeless charity Shelter, including those in Scotland, will take three days of strike action next month in a dispute over pay. The Unite union said the 72-hour strike follows a “derisory” offer of a 1% pay increase plus a non-consolidated (one off) 1% payment.

More emergency beds will be available this winter to support people off the streets after the Scottish Government committed £370,000 of extra funding to third sector organisations and local authorities to support vulnerable people this winter. In the face of particularly high demand, funding will b

Carnegie Library The regeneration of the former Carnegie Library in Coatbridge has been recognised at the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2018.

Kelly Ferns receives her award from housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP Argyll and Bute Council's empty homes officer, Kelly Ferns, has been named Outstanding Individual at the Howdens Scottish Empty Homes Champions of the Year Awards for her commitment and dedication to empty homes work.

East Ayrshire Council has agreed three interlocking plans which it said will ensure that everyone in the region can afford access to a quality affordable home that meets their needs and aspirations. The council said its Housing Asset Management Framework (HAMF) ensures that the housing stock meets t

Alastair Gardiner, head of service at Gowrie Care, Joy Dunlop, managing director at Gowrie Care and Joe FitzPatrick MSP Public health minister Joe FitzPatrick MSP launched the national strategy for preventing and reducing drug and alcohol-related harm at an event held in Gowrie Care’s Cairn Centre

Eleven new build affordable homes specially designed for elderly and disabled people have been completed by CCG. New tenant, Melissa Berretti and her two-year-old daughter, Sofia, who uses a wheelchair, welcomed visitors from East Ayrshire Council to their new home at Cassillis Court, Dalrymple.

WWHC director Paul Farrell Formal compliments received by West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative (WWHC) from tenant/members this year have far outstripped the number of formal complaints, the Co-operative has revealed.

In a week which saw the Scottish Government publish its action plan for tackling homelessness, Bruce Forbes gives his take on the policy developments and the upcoming ‘Sleep in the Park’ events.