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NatWest Group's inaugural social bond has supported the creation of 6,900 jobs in some of the most deprived areas of the UK.  The proceeds of the £642 million social bond are linked to an equivalent amount of the bank’s lending to SMEs in areas of high unemployment an

South Ayrshire Council will be providing financial support for local residents who have been financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  The funding is intended to help people who have less money, are worried about their jobs, or are facing redundancy because of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nb

Aberdeen City Council and adult social care provider Bon Accord Care have sent a joint letter to sheltered housing residents outlining the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions which have been in place over the four months. The letter advises on the measures being taken by both organisations

A community-driven organisation set up to support local people has been officially launched to support Dundee people and businesses. Centre manager Kara Swankie with chief executive officer John Alexander

Barratt Homes West Scotland has lost its appeal against Stirling Council’s refusal for 265 new homes to be built in Cambusbarron. Councillors rejected plans for the Seven Sisters Field development off Polmaise Road in December, which had attracted a 230 signature petition from locals.

In the last four months since lockdown, Simon Community Scotland’s staff, volunteers and partners have supported 2,500 people experiencing homelessness or the risk of homelessness, including virtually eradicating rough sleeping for the first 14 days of lockdown from the streets of Glasgow and

Energy Action Scotland (EAS) has called on First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to intervene as energy companies across Scotland are permitted to pursue unpaid energy bills amid the coronavirus crisis. 

Barrhead Housing Association has hit the jackpot after being awarded £100,000 by The National Lottery for an ambitious new project. The cash will be used to support the Brighter Future Barrhead initiative, which aims to empower local residents and enhance their health and wellbeing.  

GHA staff raised a mountain of cash for charity by climbing the height of Mount Everest twice. GHA’s Elliott Gibb (far right) and Colin Clark (far left) with Kelsi McFadden and Ethan Mcinally of Getting The Message Across at Govan Cross

The Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland will benefit from investment of up to £100 million as part of the Islands Growth Deal.

West Lothian Council is looking to procure a mix of private let properties which are available to let.

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking views on its updated Housing Allocation Policy ahead of its finalisation. The review of the document has been overseen by a working group of tenants and council officers and takes account of feedback gathered last year from tenants and those on the waiting list.

The Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee has launched a call for views on the impact of coronavirus on the financial sustainability of local government in Scotland.

Plans by the UK Government to extend new ‘rights’ to alter or replace buildings across England without the need for planning permission risk adding to the country’s already prevalent health and societal inequalities, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said.

Land reform must form an essential component of Scotland’s green economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Community Land Scotland (CLS). In a letter to Just Transition Commission, which is advising on a net-zero economy, the body said how the land and other natural assets,