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The system for administering emergency payments used by people who have run out of money for food and other essentials could be improved but needs more cash, according to a new report.

The Regulatory Framework now requires governing body meeting minutes to be publicly available as well as published online. This offers the perfect opportunity to have a look at your minute taking process and ensure that everything is presented in an appropriate and user friendly way. 

Homelessness charity Simon Community Scotland (SCS) has received a boost after the Glasgow office of law firm Irwin Mitchell raised £6,555 to support its work.

An affordable housing development in Perth has been named the best in Scotland. Muirton Living, which is being delivered by Urban Union, scooped the Affordable Housing Development of the Year award at this year’s Scottish Home Awards – seeing off competition from across the country.

Union members in the housing department within Dundee City Council are to be balloted for industrial action after more than 500 hundred workers in construction and environmental services voted to strike.

Perthshire-based housebuilder Hadden Homes has gained planning consent to build 29 private family homes for sale plus 10 affordable homes in the village of Abernethy.

News of the success of the Scottish Government’s Help to Buy shared equity scheme has been welcomed by Homes for Scotland (HFS) but the trade body has emphasised the importance of maintaining a level playing field across the border. New figures published yesterday revealed that more than 30,00

The Scottish Government has published a literature and evidence review into the affordability of rent in the affordable housing sector.

A £25,000 award which was raised through a special event by Hillcrest and donated to charity Move On last year has been instrumental in bringing brighter futures to a number of vulnerable and homeless people. The money was raised through a black tie fundraising event back in November 2017 to c

A Stenhousemuir community empowerment project which brings generations together to read has been hailed a success by organiser Cairn.

Over 300 tenants and housing organisations from across Scotland gathered to share good practice at this year’s TIS National Housing Conference and Exhibition last weekend. 2019 marks the Tenants Information Service’s (TIS) 30th anniversary, a significant milestone in the organisation&rsq

SHARE is passionate about supporting the future of the social housing sector, not only training new staff through modern apprentice schemes, but also supporting current housing staff to fulfil their potential and progress up the career ladder.

Shelter Scotland’s Lisa Glass responds to the Scottish Government's announcement of a National Taskforce on human rights and asks how can this improve things for those facing homelessness? We were delighted to hear the announcement of the new National Taskforce to lead on human

The Scottish Law Commission has published a discussion paper seeking views on proposals for the reform of securities granted over land and buildings in Scotland. The use of property to secure debt is of crucial importance to the economy and to citizens. It allows businesses to grow and people to buy

The average price of a property in Scotland increased by 1.6% in 12 months to reach £150,825 in April 2019.