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A pledge to deliver 80,000 new affordable homes by 2031 is the centrepiece of a package of measures unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today to tackle the nation’s housing emergency. With housebuilding in Scotland at its lowest level in years and thousands of families on waiting lists, the

Bield Housing and Care has strengthened its board through a series of phased appointments, enhancing its leadership at a time when digital innovation and independent living are increasingly central to supporting older people across Scotland. Two new board members, appointed in recent weeks, bring sp

Work has started on a mixture of 44 new homes in Cambuslang for South Lanarkshire Council.

A new drive could get underway to help ensure that Dundee is streets ahead when roads are developed in the city.

Councillor Tony Gurney has been elected as the new leader of North Ayrshire Council and Councillor Christina Larsen as depute leader. Councillor Anthea Dickson will continue as provost of North Ayrshire, and Councillor John Sweeney will remain depute provost.

North Ayrshire Council reaffirmed its commitment to a significant programme of investment in council homes, neighbourhoods and new affordable housing across the area.

Tenants have started to move into the new council homes in Linlithgow. Fifteen new homes have been handed over in Linlithgow with Cala Homes East delivering the homes on behalf of West Lothian Council as part of their Preston Glade development in Linlithgow.

Scottish Borders Council has developed a balanced revenue and capital budget proposal protecting frontline services including schools, teachers, care services and investment in roads across its wide rural area.    After a robust budget process, which included months of cross-party working

A former dinner lady who was encouraged to work in schools after being recognised for her natural ability with children is now leading a weekly support group for neurodivergent young people and their families at Tynecastle Park.

A Wheatley tenant who lost almost everything she owned said she “couldn’t wait to get back home” after the social landlord completed major repairs to her fire-damaged flat. Alice McIntyre, 70, lost almost all of her belongings when a lit candle placed too close to a jacket caused a

Scotland’s social landlords are facing renewed pressure to adopt meaningful anti‑racism policies after new research laid bare the extent to which Black people and people of colour are being failed by the housing system. Speaking on the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Shelter Scotland’s

Màiri McAllan has said Fife Council is "leading the way" in tackling the housing emergency. The housing secretary met with John Mills, Fife Council head of housing; Councillor David Ross, Fife Council leader; Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council housing spokesperson; and Gavin Smith, servic

The ground has officially been broken at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Cairnton Rise development in Newmachar, marking the start of construction on a major new 140-home community. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce commercial director, Jason Stewart, joined Persimmon’s sales director, Tanya

Fife Council is calling on private landlords and domestic property owners to become part of a new partnership, providing temporary accommodation for vulnerable families and professional support to help meet local housing needs. The new Fife Landlord Partnership is led by Fife Council, supported by t

Students at Kelso High School and Peebles High School have taken part in hands-on Built Environment Roadshows, delivered by Cruden in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Borders (DYW Borders) and social housing provider Eildon Housing Association.