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A book-gifting charity created by Dolly Parton has supported 2,500 books to be provided to children across the country by West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA). WSHA was the first registered social landlord in Scotland to sign up for the Imagination Library scheme which gives children under th

Ayrshire Housing has announced its support for two local youth football teams. Grants have been awarded to provide kit for Girvan Youth Football Club and Vics in the Community’s new youth team.

People experiencing homelessness in Scotland are to be given the chance to learn digital skills so they can access opportunities presented online – thanks to an initiative being launched by two of Scotland’s leading homelessness charities. Edinburgh-based Streetwork and its sister charit

Clackmannanshire councillors have agreed a 2.2% increase in rent levels for council houses as part of a budget setting process. At a Special Council Meeting yesterday, councillors approved the revenue budget of £125 million to spend on services in 2019/2020.

More than £240,000 could be spent on boiler replacements to council homes in Dundee. Dundee City Council’s neighbourhood services committee will hear on March 11 of plans for replacements in 58 houses at Glenclova Terrace, Glenmarkie Terrace, Glenmoy Avenue, Glenogil Terrace and Glenpros

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association will be hosting a charity golf event at Auchterarder Golf Club on May 30. In September 2016, the Association hosted the event and raised just over £5,000 for various charities.

David Carmichael has joined partnership housing developer Lovell as land director for Scotland. His newly-created role with Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group, will see David oversee land acquisition in Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England, working with the company’s partners

MCR Property Group has announced its acquisition of a 37.3 acre site in Solsgirth, Clackmannanshire. The Manchester and London-based developer is exploring options to deliver a residential-led scheme on the land, which falls under the Clackmannanshire Local Development Plan.

A proposed restoration, conversion and upgrading of seven townhouses into 21 flats in the Shawlands area in Glasgow has been unanimously approved by councillors.

Students have been encouraged to “push each and every boundary” that makes up a typical home, in a tie up between Heriot-Watt University and homebuilder CALA Homes. The partnership will give Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying third year students the chance to develop

A group of women working at Port of Leith Housing Association are celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing their experiences of the workplace and reflecting on gender equality. Participating in a Q&A session, ten women spoke about their role at the Association, paid homage to women

Landlords in Glasgow are facing stricter new conditions on how they operate their property as part of an effort to curb the impact that houses of multiple occupancy (HMO) can have on communities. The conditions, which cover cleansing issues, repairs to common property and dealing with neighbour comp

Carol Beattie has been appointed by Stirling Council as its new chief executive officer. The local authority said Ms Beattie was unanimously appointed by the recruitment panel yesterday following a rigorous selection process, chaired by council leader Scott Farmer.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd has announced it will take on a minimum of 16 trade apprentices in 2019. The Glasgow-based construction firm will offer each of the new recruits – aged between 16 and 21 - an industry-recognised, four-year programme covering both the practical and theoretical skills of brick

Proposals have been unveiled for the regeneration of Dumbarton through the construction of 180 affordable, two-storey homes to replace 225 traditional flats. The plans, by Caledonia Housing Association subsidiary organisation Bellsmyre Housing Association, will see the demolition of some of the olde