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Over 1,000 West Dunbartonshire residents have received support from a service introduced by West Dunbartonshire Council to help vulnerable people during the current coronavirus pandemic.  Since its launch, 1,142 residents have received practical assistance from the crisis support service.

Foodbanks across the Perth and Kinross region are appealing for donations as demand for their service is rising.

Social care charity Quarriers has appointed Alan Frizzell as chair of its board of trustees and Professor Michael Greaves as deputy chair.  Mr Frizzell, who has been a board member since 2016 and a member of the Audit and Finance and General Purposes Committees, will take over from Tom Sch

Boat taxis and trips, community food events and an outdoor classroom for children are just some of the innovative local projects to benefit from funding from The Heritage Project Fund to bring the unique heritage of north Glasgow’s canal to life. A selection of lo

Scotland's population increased to 5.46 million last year with the rise driven by migration, and Edinburgh and Glasgow accounting for the largest increases.

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has appointed Maureen Dowden, one of Scotland’s most experienced housing professionals, as its new chair. Her appointment follows Bill Robertson’s decision to step down after leading on and completing DGHP’s successful partnership&nb

Family-run Central Building Contractors (Glasgow) Limited has been placed into administration following years of “challenging trading conditions in the construction sector”.

After 11 years leading Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA), chief executive Keith Anderson will begin his retirement tomorrow. Keith said: “I feel very fortunate and proud to have enjoyed a highly rewarding career in housing spanning four decades. During my time at Port of Leith Housing

Holyrood’s local government and communities committee has written to the Scottish Government regarding its response to COVID-19 and how it has impacted on issues such as homelessness, housebuilding, energy efficiency and short-term lets. In the letter, committee convenor James Dornan MSP asks

Housebuilders should be given the green light to return to work safely in Scotland, according to Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw.

Councillors have given the green light for more than 200 new homes in Crieff as Perth & Kinross Council held its first-ever digital committee meeting yesterday.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has delivered a van of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Lorn & Isles Hospital in Oban to be distributed throughout Argyll and Bute to meet Health Board priorities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Queens Cross Housing Association has hailed the work of its handyperson service team during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Highland Council is preparing for a budget gap of over £80 million within the current financial year due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis. All members received an update yesterday on the budget situation as part of their regular briefing sessions.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has increased income concerns for over 40% of Scots, according to a new poll for Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS).