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Argyll and Bute Council has approved a budget aimed at closing a £13 million gap for 2026/27, opting for a package of tax rises, savings, and targeted investment that leaders say protects essential services but still results in the loss of council jobs amid a punishing financial climate.

Hanover Scotland has become the first in the country to secure the Menopause Friendly Accreditation, setting a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity across the sector.

A package of major investments, including an additional £3 million spend to improve the area’s roads and footpaths, feature in Stirling Council’s 2026-27 budget that was approved last week. 

Communities are set to benefit from a £10 million boost for community, culture and leisure facilities as North Lanarkshire Council set its budget for the next year.

Senior representatives from the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) met with housing professionals on 25th February to outline regulatory expectations and discuss current sector pressures.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for reforms to how homelessness data is assessed after a report found thousands of homes provided to homeless households by housing associations goes unreported each year. Research by North Star Consulting and Research, commissioned b

The long-term benefit of an Osprey Housing initiative to introduce a board apprentice scheme has seen the first apprentice become a board member.    The scheme has been so successful that Osprey has run this again, appointing a new apprentice to the board.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) and Building Craftsmen Dumfries Ltd celebrated breaking ground to deliver 21 new affordable homes in Larkhall Town Centre, accompanied by local elected members Imogen Walker MP and Davy Russell MSP. Located on the site of the former Coalyard Tearooms on th

Scarf has extended its congratulations to its board member Mike Scott on being awarded an MBE in recognition of his exceptional contribution to public service and voluntary leadership across Scotland. Mike has been involved with Scarf since its earliest days and has played a significant role in shap

Yorkhill Housing Association is to change its working hours from April 2026 in a 12-month pilot of a four-day working week.

Glasgow City Council has paved the way for over 100 new homes following the sale of an inner-city site to Wheatley Group. The move comes as the council also pilots a new legal approach to acquiring more vacant homes to bring them back into use as family homes.

Fife Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27, setting out plans to protect vital services, support vulnerable residents and invest in local priorities across the Kingdom.

Thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in Edinburgh over the next five years, thanks to an additional £1.6 billion agreed by councillors yesterday. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Budget includes a record spend on providing affordable housing alongside significant investment in f

The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published the first report in a series of resources produced as part of a collaborative project with the UK Green Building Council and the Energy Demand Research Centre, with support from The MCS Foundation. Understanding Place-Based Retrofit: Key Definitions, Pri

Construction is now underway at Salamander Yards, a 99-home development set within the heart of Leith.