More than 75,000 households across Scotland have received energy advice or support to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in the last year through Changeworks and its partner services.
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Colleagues from across Cairn Housing Association came together earlier this month for a series of events designed to strengthen connections, celebrate achievements and help shape the organisation's future. Five 'Wee Gatherings' were held across Cairn's locations in Thurso, Inverness, Edinburgh, Bell
The Highland Council has agreed to submit proposals for two Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) to Scottish Ministers following extensive public consultation and consideration by local area committees. A special meeting of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee this week saw members approv
Scarf has launched a new video featuring clients sharing their experiences of getting support from the charity. The video brings together highlights from three client stories, showing how Scarf supports households through home energy advice, energy efficiency improvements and retrofit programmes.
A sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases was recorded across the UK during the summer months, prompting warnings that landlords may need to rethink how they plan and resource neighbourhood services as temperatures continue to rise.
Stirling-based regenerative design and build company Hoose has secured three major business awards over the summer, recognising its approach to innovation and its ambition to help shape the future of housebuilding. The young company won The HEAT, a Dragons’ Den-style competition organised by C
Clydebank Housing Association has been participating in the Career Ready Scotland programme since 2024, helping young people build essential work skills, gain real-world work experience and unlock their career potential.
The number of people presenting as homeless in Inverclyde has gone down, official figures from the Scottish Government show. The Homelessness in Scotland: 2025-26 report details that in the 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026, the number of applications in Inverclyde fell by three per cent to 40
Bield has launched its new People Strategy 2026-2030 at its AGM in Edinburgh, setting out how it will support and develop colleagues as they work to deliver better outcomes for older people across Scotland. Shaped by Bield’s ambition, as well as feedback and aspirations from employees, the str
Highland Housing Alliance (HHA), the largest provider of mid-market rent homes (MMR) across the Highlands, has appointed Rory Mair CBE as its new chair. Rory brings more than three decades of leadership experience across Scotland’s public and third sectors. He served as chief executive of COSL
Housing secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has urged landlords and tenants to familiarise themselves with new regulations ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into force next week. Under the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, landlords will have strict timescales to in
Albyn Housing Society has welcomed two highly experienced new members to its board of management. Robin Jackson and Maggie Morrison were appointed to the board following approval at Albyn’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Their appointments bring additional expertise
The Scottish Land Commission has set out out a programme of work to "help ensure the ownership and use of land supports thriving people and places across Scotland". The Strategic Plan sets out the commission’s priorities for a significant period of change, as Scotland implements the Land Refor
Cruden Homes has started work on its new residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston, marking a major step forward in delivering 90 new homes for the area.
Social justice and housing secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has maintained that the Scottish Government "continues to deliver on affordable housing" despite a 25% fall in annual completions in the social sector to the lowest level since 2007.