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More people will be able to benefit from free debt advice following over £2.4 million of investment from the Scottish Government.

Councillors have agreed an action plan and strategy for Midlothian Council to become carbon neutral by 2030. The approval of the new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan comes after the council declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ in December 2019.

Non-emergency repairs in council homes in Moray will resume from September 1.

Plans have been submitted to build 43 homes and two business units near Udny Station in Aberdeenshire. 

Charities have called on ministers to “uphold their promises” to homeless people and continue the structural systems change required to end homelessness "at pace" after new statistics revealed the scale of the housing emergency at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.

Everyone associated with CIH is saddened by the passing of our former Scotland director, Alan Ferguson. Alan personified the CIH in Scotland during 21 years in charge. His drive and enthusiasm were for dignity in social housing and for the people whose homes it provides. He was highly principled, ca

Ayrshire Housing has received a loan of £8 million through a charitable bond arranged by Allia C&C to build another 118 homes for affordable rent over the next two years. The loan is the third and the largest the association has received under Allia C&C’s programme with

Home Group in Scotland has officially welcomed three new members to the board of directors, including one of its very own customers. Ron Bowes, Julia Cheung-Buchanan and Catherine Wood all bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their new roles.

A new report from the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) has highlighted the crucial local role played by Community Controlled Housing Associations (CCHAs) during the coronavirus health crisis, says Colleen Rowan. Throughout the pandemic crisis and subse

Almost 150 new affordable homes for social rent are taking shape as part of the Queens Quay regeneration project in Clydebank.

Kingdom Housing Association has started conversion work on Hunter House in Kirkcaldy, a Category B listed building, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

The Scottish Government delivered a presentation on its response to the Grenfell Inquiry and was given evidence on the consequences of the extension of notice periods during a meeting of the Social Housing Resilience Group (SHRG) this week. The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)

River Clyde Homes (RCH) has taken extra precautions to protect some of the area’s most vulnerable individuals during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Cloch Housing has appointed The McDougall Group as its new contractor for both its reactive and voids contracts. 

A proposed housing-led vision for the Leith Walk/Halmyre Street area has been published by the City of Edinburgh Council to help shape future development of the site following consultation with the local community and other groups.