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Aberdeen City Council has officially lodged documents outlining the proposed demolition process for 372 buildings affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the Balnagask community.

Blackwood Housing and Care is set to embark on a new strategic journey, after announcing Jason MacGilp as its incoming chief executive. The leadership transition comes as Simon Fitzpatrick departs after a two-year tenure. He will be taking on the role of chief executive at the West of Scotland Housi

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Simon Fitzpatrick as its next chief executive officer. Currently chief executive of Blackwood Homes and Care, Simon was an outstanding candidate in a particularly strong shortlist. He will be taking over the chief executive role at WSHA from

The Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned that thousands of fuel-poor households are losing out as millions of pounds allocated by the Scottish Government for energy efficiency upgrades are going unspent.

Jane Meagher has been named as the new leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. The former Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work convener was appointed by her fellow councillors following the resignation of Cammy Day as leader on Monday 9 December.

A few extra festive stockings will be filled this year thanks to the efforts of generous Horizon Housing Association staff. The Horizon team, who are based in Livingston but manage homes across Scotland, has donated to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal.  

UHI Inverness students spent seven days working for free to redecorate a charity-owned home in Inverness that will house a new tenant with special care needs. The NPA Painting and Decorating students and their lecturer Jordan Bryceland painted the entire interior of the two-bedroomed house owned by

Miller Homes has agreed to buy English housebuilder St Modwen Homes. The deal sees Miller Homes acquire 19 live sites, totalling around 3,500 plots for new homes, and a further five strategic sites, growing its business in the West Midlands, East Midlands and South regions and entering the South Wes

“We go into this project not looking for awards but it's good actually to recognise the contribution of our staff and it's also a good way for our suppliers and the other stakeholders in this to be recognised as well. So it's a win-win-win for customers, us and the contractors.” If you c

Forever Edinburgh has unveiled a new charity drive, which will see it collaborate with local tourism businesses to provide hundreds of free experiences to those most in need this festive season and beyond.

A contract set to deliver 23 social rent homes as part of a new development situated in South Queensferry has been concluded with work now well underway.

Harbour Homes has welcomed tenants to 20 new homes for social rent on Iona Street in Leith. Heather Kiteley, group chief executive of Harbour, said: “We’re thrilled to be providing more, much needed, homes for social rent in this vibrant part of Leith. I hope all our new tenants are look

Principal contractor Procast Group has secured a significant £55 million contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver roof and render improvements across the region over the next five years.

More than 1200 tonnes of bulk waste was picked up from the streets of Edinburgh, West Lothian and Fife this year thanks to Wheatley Homes East.

Views are being sought on ways to improve how communities will receive additional benefits from renewable energy developments. ‘Community benefits’ are provided by developers to local groups and can include funding, actions such as in-kind works, the direct support of projects, or other