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CIH Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s push to improve building standards, but warned that plans for a Passivhaus-equivalent standard could undermine the delivery of social and affordable homes unless funding is increased.

A new resource designed to help practitioners, parents and carers better understand how young people’s brains respond to stress, emotion, conflict and connection has been launched by Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).

Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist has urged the Scottish Government to overturn a decision by Renfrewshire councillors, who he claims had no justification for blocking his plans for a housing development in Bridge of Weir. The football pundit and his business partner, Jeffrey East, want to build 3

Community projects and services working to tackle poverty and inequality in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities across Scotland will share in more than £30 million over the next three years, first minister John Swinney has announced. The new Scotland Together Fund will supp

A proposal to transform one of Paisley town centre’s best‑known buildings into new homes has been approved by Renfrewshire Council. John Taylor - Architect, acting for G64 Trading, had sought permission to convert the B‑listed property at 5 New Street into eight flats arranged across the f

Information hubs are helping residents across East Lothian access practical advice and support on everything from health and finances to employment, housing and family wellbeing, all in one place.

Applications have opened for Irvine groups to apply for funding of up to £5,000. Grassroots community groups, voluntary organisations, and charities in the town are being called upon to help shape the future of their neighbourhoods by submitting a bid for funding.

A funding bid can be submitted online. The confidence to commit to a partnership often comes from a conversation. Social housing depends on relationships: between landlords and contractors, funders and delivery partners, and organisations that share a commitment to the communities they serve. A busi

The number of people who died while homeless in Scotland rose by 38% last year, with 232 deaths recorded in 2025 compared with 168 in 2024, according to new research.

The Scottish Government is exploring new ways to privately finance major public infrastructure projects, with the Scottish Futures Trust leading work on alternative funding models as pressure on public finances constrains capital spending. The trust is working with the market on a revised approach t

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy does not inadvertently undermine housing delivery, regeneration and climate objectives. In its response to the latest technical consultation, the RIAS

An initiative supporting women and children to escape abusive relationships will see its funding doubled from £2 million to £4m for the current year. The Fund to Leave scheme has supported 1,519 women and 2,094 children to leave unsafe situations since its launch in February 2026 –

Members gathered at Horizon Housing Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month to reflect on the organisation's achievements over the past year and hear more about its plans for continued investment in homes and services. During the AGM, members heard about key achievements over the past

North Ayrshire Council is continuing to deliver affordable housing and ensure new properties meet net zero ambitions, a new report has revealed. The North Ayrshire Local Housing Strategy 2023–2028 was approved by Cabinet in June 2023 and sets out strategic priorities for tackling housing issue

NHBC has appointed Caroline Eyre to the newly created role of head of portfolio management. Caroline will oversee the underwriting portfolio, ensuring risk appetite and strategy are translated into disciplined portfolio decisions.