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Businesses in Paisley could benefit from an estimated annual boost of £18 million if plans for more than 600 new homes at Dykebar Hospital are approved, a report has revealed.

Staff at Wheatley Group have been praised for their “herculean” efforts in supporting the people they work for to combat the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Tributes have been paid by both the chair of Wheatley Group and a senior union official, who said UNISON members had made a &ldqu

Staff from Home Fix Scotland (HFS) decided to take some time out of their tasks to honour those working within the National Health Service yesterday.

Lintel Trust is calling on all housing heroes to take part in the 2.6 Challenge, which aims to help charities that are struggling with a loss of fundraising income due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Thistle Housing Association has delivered more than 800 food parcels to vulnerable residents in the Toryglen area of Glasgow. Staff at the Association have stepped up to ensure tenants get much-needed essentials during the current coronavirus lockdown.

A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people is now open for applications.

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