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Serco lock-change evictions case: Court of Session ruling in detail
A failed asylum seeker who claimed that it was “unlawful” for her housing provider to evict her from temporary accommodation by changing the locks to the property without first obtaining a court order has had her appeal dismissed.
Published 14 November 2019
Ravenscraig woodlands plans to be opened to public
A significant area of woodlands on one of Europe’s largest regeneration sites could be set for a new lease of life.
Published 14 November 2019
First Elgin Car Club gears up thanks to Osprey Housing Moray
The people of Elgin now have access to a car club which allows members to rent electric cars on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.
Published 14 November 2019
England: Places for People fined after employees develop Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Places for People Homes Limited has been fined £600,000 after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
Published 14 November 2019
Affordable housing included in 175-home Portlethen application
Plans submitted to build 175 new houses in Aberdeenshire include an allocation for 46 affordable houses.
Published 14 November 2019
Man living with severely disabled partner wins Supreme Court case against paying 'bedroom tax'
A man living with his severely disabled partner in a two-bedroom council house should receive full housing benefit because applying the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ breaches his human rights, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.
Published 14 November 2019
Scottish Government criticised for 'toothless' National Islands Plan
The Scottish Government has come under fire for its "toothless" National Islands Plan which was criticised for a lack of meaningful targets and objectives for improving lives on Scotland's islands.
Published 14 November 2019
Barratt lodges residential development plans for Monkton
Housebuilder Barratt Homes has submitted a planning application to South Ayrshire Council for a proposed residential development of approximately 300 homes in Monkton.
Published 14 November 2019
Partick Housing Association board member Margaret Burke passes away
It is with great sadness that the board and staff of Partick Housing Association (PHA) announces the death of board member Margaret Burke.
Published 14 November 2019
Queens Cross employee recognised as young leader in housing
Queens Cross Housing Association’s Lindsay Roches has been recognised as one of the UK’s young leaders in housing.
Published 14 November 2019
Hanover completes ‘transformational’ merger with Arklet Housing Association
Arklet Housing Association has completed its transfer its engagements to Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association.
Published 14 November 2019
Serco's lock-change evictions of asylum seekers deemed lawful by Scotland’s highest civil court
Scotland’s highest civil court has found that lock-change evictions of asylum seekers without court orders are lawful in a judgment whose implications are "deeply concerning".
Published 14 November 2019
Scotia Homes warns of potential redundancies amid operations review
Aberdeenshire housebuilder Scotia Homes has confirmed that it is undertaking a review of its business, with the potential for job losses.
Published 14 November 2019
Barratt Scotland plans to deliver more than 3,800 homes across 20 new sites
Barratt Developments Scotland has continued its drive to increase new home completion rates in line with demand with the acquisition of 16 new sites for development.
Published 14 November 2019
Dunbritton Housing Association wins RIHAF Development of the Year Award 2019
Dunbritton Housing Association has won the Rural and Islands Housing Association Forum (RIHAF) Development of the Year Award for 2019.
Published 14 November 2019
