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Kind-hearted Hillcrest staff have raised over £12,000 last year for a range of local charities and projects. The money was raised through various initiatives taking place throughout 2018 to support a number of charities working to make a difference.

Scotland’s housing sector has called for “radical change” to tackle homelessness after new figures revealed an increase in applications for homelessness assistance and households in temporary accommodation. New statistics from the Scottish Government found that the number of applic

Leading architects, designers and builders are to partner with researchers at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) to develop a specific Scottish approach to Passivhaus. The Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit (MEARU) at GSA, together with John Gilbert Architects, Stewart & Shields an

An MSP has cast doubt on the legality of key safe deposit boxes often installed on tenement doors in areas with a high proportion of short-term lets. Andy Wightman, housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, said it was "hard now not to notice" the number of key boxes appearing on the front of te

Dunbartonshire locals are being encouraged to help older people in their area by volunteering their time as befrienders. Bield Housing & Care is currently looking for volunteers to help support tenants in a variety of activities, from simple walks in the park to chatting over cups of tea.

Youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has outlined how its Nightstop Service is offering safe and comfortable short-term accommodation to young people in crisis. The charity wants to reach out to the sector to make sure that youth organisations know they can refer young people that could benefit.

The time taken for planning decisions on major developments in Scotland, particularly housing, has improved with timings for smaller projects remaining stable, according to new figures. Statistics on quarterly planning performance from Scotland’s chief statistician found that the overall avera

Plans to enhance the delivery of housing adaptations services for disabled people in Angus, including Care and Repair services, have been approved by Angus Council. A report to the policy and resources committee were yesterday asked members to agree a contract procurement strategy for the supply and

The membership of a new group to advise on addressing social isolation has been announced. In December 2018, the Scottish Government launched its first strategy focused on social isolation and loneliness in society, backed by £1 million of funding.

Residents of Toryglen in the south side of Glasgow were treated to a traditional Burns Supper event in the local community hall organised by Thistle Housing Association. Over 90 members of the community came together on January 25 to be entertained in true Scots style.

A state-of-the-art sheltered housing development which will have a major positive impact on the lives of older people in North Ayrshire has been officially re-opened. The £2.2 million refurbishment of Dickson Court in Beith, has been designed to specifically meet the needs of older residents.

All judges and sheriffs in Scotland will receive specific training on domestic abuse ahead of the introduction of legislation which creates a new offence criminalising physical and psychological abuse of partners or ex-partners. The Judicial Institute for Scotland, the body responsible for educating

Private and affordable housebuilder Springfield Properties welcomed MSP Jamie Hepburn, minister for business, fair work and skills, to its Dykes of Gray village at Dundee. The minister visited Dykes of Gray to meet with a number of Springfield employees in a bid to see first-hand the variety of care

A vision for the regeneration of Govan which proposes the construction of 200 new homes has been considered by Glasgow City Council’s neighbourhoods, housing and public realm committee. Developed by Govan Housing Association, Central Govan Action Plan (CGAP), the council, and Collective Archit

Ardenglen Housing Association has unveiled five new members of staff in a range of key roles. The Association said the appointments would further strengthen an already-strong team and equip the organisation with the skills needed for the future.