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Lorna Wilson shares initial findings into research from SFHA, JRF, Public Health Scotland, and RIHAF into the social, economic, health, and wellbeing impact of social housing. No one can dispute the importance of good quality affordable housing – but many people may not be aware of the wider i

Eildon Housing Association has appointed Hart Builders to deliver a multi-million-pound affordable housing development at Huddersfield Street in Galashiels. Due to begin in July, the £5.7 million development will see 34 new homes built in a five-storey building, designed to reflect the histori

Emergency repairs and maintenance contractor Home Fix Scotland (HFS) has moved swiftly to assist Cloch Housing Association after its own contractor unexpectedly announced it was no longer able to provide an emergency repairs service.

Cairn Housing Group will take the next big step in its digital revolution thanks to a £10,000 grant from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Community Benefits Fund. The award will enable Cairn Housing Group to increase the range of channels customers can use to contact the Cairn Connect c

Having contributed to a report by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland, and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland which called for the Scottish Government to commit to delivering 53,000 affordable homes, Dr Philip O’Brien and Dr Richard Dunning r

Two prominent derelict buildings in Wick High Street are to be demolished following decades lying empty thanks to assistance from Highland Housing Alliance (HHA). Numbers 30 and 126 (known locally as ‘Dominoes’ and ‘Sloans’ respectively) are to benefit from demolition and sit

The Scottish Government has called for accelerated investment in low carbon initiatives, energy efficiency and digital infrastructure as part of a UK-wide £80 billion stimulus package to regenerate the economy and reduce inequalities following the coronavirus pandemic.

North Ayrshire Council is delivering value-for-money services to its local communities and has demonstrated a culture of continuous improvement since 2011, according to the public spending watchdog for local government.

A poor understanding of the updated Euroclass fire rating standard is bringing additional cost, confusion and quality issues to a sector faced with recladding up to 700 high rise building in Scotland alone, says Gillian Thomson. Replacing BS476, the European rating system EN13501-1 was updated in 20

Modular homes provider The Wee House Company has followed up the completion of 31 affordable homes for North Ayrshire Council with the launch of a new housing development brand.

Ofgem is consulting on plans to strengthen support for prepayment customers and for all customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

Projects in central Scotland that bring communities together to enjoy the benefits of growing fruit and vegetables, could receive a cash boost following the launch of the Central Scotland Green Network’s (CSGN) Growing Food Together Fund.

Stirling Council has given conditional approval to plans to build around 800 new homes near Bannockburn.

An energy company is being established by West Dunbartonshire Council to operate and manage a new unique heating system in Clydebank.

Scottish councils have been urged to make empty homes work a cornerstone of post-pandemic recovery after a record number of privately-owned vacant properties were brought back into use last year. In its 10th annual report, the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) announced that 1,412 previou