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Carol Beattie has been appointed by Stirling Council as its new chief executive officer. The local authority said Ms Beattie was unanimously appointed by the recruitment panel yesterday following a rigorous selection process, chaired by council leader Scott Farmer.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd has announced it will take on a minimum of 16 trade apprentices in 2019. The Glasgow-based construction firm will offer each of the new recruits – aged between 16 and 21 - an industry-recognised, four-year programme covering both the practical and theoretical skills of brick

Barratt East Scotland is seeking sub-contractors from across the Central Belt to help fulfil demand for new homes in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife in 2019. The housebuilder will be hosting a “Meet the developer event” to support the company as looks to commence several new build

A Glasgow housing stalwart has retired after four decades of service in the city. Tom Graham, a regeneration officer with Wheatley Group, has left after a distinguished career in housing.

A new chapter has started for Coatbridge’s historic Carnegie Library after a £2.5 million transformation into 12 social housing flats. The project to bring the former derelict building back into use again was driven by Clyde Valley Housing Association and was officially unveiled by The P

The first ever affordable housing development in the village of Killearn has been handed over to tenants by Rural Stirling Housing Association. Local MSP Bruce Crawford formally opened the twelve new homes for rent at the Aitken Street and Wilson Crescent development at a celebration ceremony.

A book-gifting charity created by Dolly Parton has supported 2,500 books to be provided to children across the country by West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA). WSHA was the first registered social landlord in Scotland to sign up for the Imagination Library scheme which gives children under th

Ayrshire Housing has announced its support for two local youth football teams. Grants have been awarded to provide kit for Girvan Youth Football Club and Vics in the Community’s new youth team.

People experiencing homelessness in Scotland are to be given the chance to learn digital skills so they can access opportunities presented online – thanks to an initiative being launched by two of Scotland’s leading homelessness charities. Edinburgh-based Streetwork and its sister charit

Clackmannanshire councillors have agreed a 2.2% increase in rent levels for council houses as part of a budget setting process. At a Special Council Meeting yesterday, councillors approved the revenue budget of £125 million to spend on services in 2019/2020.

More than £240,000 could be spent on boiler replacements to council homes in Dundee. Dundee City Council’s neighbourhood services committee will hear on March 11 of plans for replacements in 58 houses at Glenclova Terrace, Glenmarkie Terrace, Glenmoy Avenue, Glenogil Terrace and Glenpros

Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association will be hosting a charity golf event at Auchterarder Golf Club on May 30. In September 2016, the Association hosted the event and raised just over £5,000 for various charities.

David Carmichael has joined partnership housing developer Lovell as land director for Scotland. His newly-created role with Lovell, part of Morgan Sindall Group, will see David oversee land acquisition in Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England, working with the company’s partners

MCR Property Group has announced its acquisition of a 37.3 acre site in Solsgirth, Clackmannanshire. The Manchester and London-based developer is exploring options to deliver a residential-led scheme on the land, which falls under the Clackmannanshire Local Development Plan.

A proposed restoration, conversion and upgrading of seven townhouses into 21 flats in the Shawlands area in Glasgow has been unanimously approved by councillors.