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SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's journey toward net zero. Under the agreement, the organisations will collaborate to identify, develop and deliver

Aberdeen has recorded fewer anti-social offences, as work continued to be undertaken in managing anti-social behaviour and youth disturbances across Aberdeen.  Councillors in the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee this week were updated on work carried out by the city’s

A man who experienced homelessness twice is now working for the housing support organisation that helped him get his life back on track.  Christian Lilombo first became homeless in his early teens following the death of his mother. During the pandemic, he found himself without a place to live a

The first of 20 new replacement chalets arrived at Double Dykes permanent Gypsy/Traveller site this week, a significant milestone in the £6.5 million refurbishment of the site.

Veterans Housing Scotland recently held a reception in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle to celebrate its 110th Anniversary.   The reception was attended by its newly named Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Demand from prospective homebuyers in Scotland rose in February according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey, and surveyors anticipate that sales activity will increase this year.

People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for. 

The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent

North Lanarkshire Council has improved the quality of its homes by investing more than £29 million in the past year, a report has revealed.

An update on the progress of the Inner East Strategic Development Framework (SDF) was recently given to a Glasgow City Council committee.

Plans for phase one of the wider Dallas Dhu Masterplan have been approved by Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee.

A phased approach has been agreed for the demolition of council and private homes affected by RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Concrete) in Aberdeen.

The Salvation Army is calling for an increase in specialist support to tackle drug and alcohol use in Scotland after new statistics revealed that more than 1000 people are suspected to have died from drug use in 2024. According to the latest figures, 232 of those suspected deaths were recorded durin

The first tenants have moved into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes delivered by the City of Edinburgh Council at Western Villages in Granton Waterfront. Once fully occupied, the site will deliver 388 affordable homes, a mixture of social rent and mid-market rent.

Glasgow-based technology innovator Archangel has been appointed by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as development partner for a pioneering Technology Enabled Care (TEC) project in Moray.