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Matt Hamill has taken on the newly created role of head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland. Matt joins HNS from the Scottish National Party’s Westminster Group, bringing strong experience in policy development, research and political engagement.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has set out its continued commitment to children’s rights and to people with care experience in two newly published documents. The Children’s Rights Report sets out what the Regulator did during the past three years and what it will do during 2026-2029 to s

Abandoned plans for new social homes at Strone Farm in Greenock could be revived under early plans unveiled by Link Group. A bid to build 15 homes on the Glenbrae Road site encountered significant challenges since construction began in 2019. These include the liquidation of the appointed contractor

Scotland's councils must plug a £529 million hole in their day-to-day budgets for 2026/27, roughly 3% of their total revenue funding, even after raising council tax by nearly 8% and drawing up £180m in savings plans, the Accounts Commission has warned.

This year’s TPAS Scotland annual conference brings tenants, landlords, policymakers and housing professionals together to explore what effective tenant participation should look like across Scotland.

Shelter is urging the UK Government to end the unfair debt burden that stops councils from delivering new homes as it revealed new research highlighting that building social homes at the current speed will take 119 years to clear housing waiting lists.

Glasgow City Council is planning to purchase a former NHS facility to create supported accommodation for young adults with complex care needs as they move towards greater independence. Councillors are being asked to approve a £275,000 purchase of Netherton House, located near Anniesland. Counc

River Clyde Homes (RCH) has announced record levels of investment in its housing stock.  

North Ayrshire Council has launched a public consultation to shape its upcoming Homelessness Prevention Strategy, inviting residents, partners, and stakeholders to share their vital feedback. ​The ambitious new strategy will be built around a vision to ensure everyone in North Ayrshire lives in th

Improvements to back courts, fences, landscaping works and upgrades to lock-ups are to take place across South Lanarkshire.

House prices in Scotland have continued rising, according to the balance of respondents to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, albeit at a more modest rate than has been seen previously.

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is working with experienced sector professional Alana Durnin from 4point2 Consultancy to refresh and redevelop its established Value for Money (VfM) service. The collaboration marks a step forward for SHN’s VfM offering, ensuring it continues to meet the

The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers (ASSC) has published a new policy briefing urging policymakers to take a more rigorous, evidence-based approach to addressing the country's housing emergency. Shared with Scottish Ministers, MSPs and key policymakers, Scotland's Housing Challenge: Rebalanc

Councillors have approved updated plans to guide the delivery of affordable housing across Dumfries and Galloway, helping to support communities, tackle housing need and drive economic growth. At its meeting on 9 June, the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee agreed the latest Strate

Colleagues from Fife Housing Group recently visited Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy to take part in the school’s Industry Day. The event brought together local businesses and organisations to speak with S3 pupils about careers and the different options available after leaving school.