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A conversation project which aims to kick-start a national movement towards a UK Basic Income launched this past weekend. A Basic Income would see a regular cash payment given to every citizen without conditions, regardless of their income, wealth or employment status.

Domestic abuse charity Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) marked International Women’s Day yesterday calling for national and local authorities, and community planning partnerships, to offer secure, long-term funding for specialist domestic abuse services.

Kendoon Housing Association and Pineview Housing Association have started talks on forming a partnership between the two organisations.

The Scottish Funding Council has awarded £250,000 to a University of Glasgow-led project which will transform an old tenement building in Govanhill to reduce emissions and become more sustainable.

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative (WWHC) has announced its 6th year in a row of frozen energy prices. WWHC first became a not-for-profit Energy Supply Company (ESCO) in 2014 and since then it has yet to enforce a price increase to its tenant/members.

Paisley Housing Association has chosen to mark International Women’s Day this week by celebrating the achievements of women in housing. Female members of Paisley’s board and staff got together to promote the event which this year celebrates the achievements of women whether they are soci

A star of Scotland’s favourite soap is helping launch a new campaign to encourage tenants to stay safe at home. Magdalena Kaleta-Dukalska (centre) with Wheatley Group fire safety officer Lynsey Sneddon and watch commander Brian Hughes of Scottish Fire and Rescue

Local projects in the Gorbals have received a funding boost thanks to the pioneering Gorbals Ideas Fund.

Hart Builders welcomed the communities minister Aileen Campbell MSP to its Ropeworks development in Leith yesterday to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week. During the visit, Ms Campbell was introduced to a number of apprentices and tradespeople who shared their experiences of working with th

Social and Sustainable Capital founder and CEO, Ben Rick, discusses housing issues in the Scottish market and how social investment could provide an alternative solution. Last month, new figures were released that showed Scotland had the highest rate of deaths in the homeless population in the UK: 3

A below-inflation rent increase has been agreed by West Dunbartonshire councillors for the third year in a row. The decision to introduce a 1.9% rise comes following extensive discussions with tenants over the past few months.

North Ayrshire Council will increase its council tax by 4.84% from April as part of its 2020/21 budget. The council has said that this rise keeps North Ayrshire broadly in line with the average Council Tax level in Scotland. Council Tax is expected to bring in approximately £58.8 million and m

East Ayrshire Council has agreed its budget for 2020/21, agreeing a 4.84% rise in council tax and a 1.5% increase in council house rents. The council tax rise equates to £1375.35 for band D households, in line with Scottish Government recommendations. The council house rents increase equates t

The Highland Council agreed its budget for 2020/21 yesterday setting a 4.84% increase in council tax. The council said that the increase was agreed to help support its investment in roads. Of the rise, 3% will be used to balance the budget and 1.84% for investing in roads.

Dundee City Council approved its budget yesterday which will see a 4.8% rise in council tax. The rise equates to £1.21 per week for a Band D household. 72% of households in Dundee are Bands A, B or C and consequently, will see a lower rise in Council tax.