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An MSP has cast doubt on the legality of key safe deposit boxes often installed on tenement doors in areas with a high proportion of short-term lets. ...

Small and medium-sized (SME) firms in the Scottish construction sector are remaining stable in the face of continuing political uncertainty, according to a report by the Federation ...

Planning consultant Colin Lavety makes the case for housing land allocation decisions to be made at a national level which he argues would standardise the process and increase the ...

Kind-hearted Hillcrest staff have raised over £12,000 last year for a range of local charities and projects. The money was raised through various initiatives taking place throughout ...

Dunbartonshire locals are being encouraged to help older people in their area by volunteering their time as befrienders. Bield Housing & Care is currently looking for volunteers ...

Youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has outlined how its Nightstop Service is offering safe and comfortable short-term accommodation to young people in crisis. The charity wants to ...

The time taken for planning decisions on major developments in Scotland, particularly housing, has improved with timings for smaller projects remaining stable, according to new figures. Statistics ...

Plans to enhance the delivery of housing adaptations services for disabled people in Angus, including Care and Repair services, have been approved by Angus Council. A report ...

The membership of a new group to advise on addressing social isolation has been announced. In December 2018, the Scottish Government launched its first strategy focused on ...

A Bill to reduce fuel poverty in Scotland has been given the support of a Holyrood committee but it warned that additional measures are required to put ...

Fire safety and building compliance contractors across Scotland are being invited to help registered social landlords (RSLs) meet new higher standards to protect properties from smoke and ...

Muirhouse Housing Association held a celebration event to mark the launch of its new website and logo. Celebrations included afternoon tea with branded mugs and cupcakes, and ...

A 98-year-old D-Day survivor has published his first autobiographical book on his experiences during World War Two. William Glen, who lives at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens in Glasgow, ...

A group of talented performers with support needs wowed the crowd with their rendition of the classic fairy tale Snow White in Dundee last week. Supported by ...

Addictions experts have voiced fears that street drugs being sold as Valium are responsible for an unprecedented number of drug related deaths in Glasgow. Concerns were raised ...