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MSPs are calling for a national strategy to alleviate the situation of hundreds of people with insecure immigration status in Scotland from becoming destitute. Destitution is defined as not having adequate accommodation, or a way of finding it, or being unable to meet essential living needs. The sit

A development in Methil being delivered by housing associations Kingdom and Glen Fife’s house building industry is finally showing signs of leaving behind the economic downturn and recession of 2008, according to new research.

Margaret Turner, chair, Forth Housing Association and Terence O’Byrne, chair, Dunblane Community Council at the opening of Thomas Brittain Court Forth Housing Association has welcomed the completion of a unique housing development in Dunblane.

Kelly Henderson, domestic violence business manager at Gentoo, has launched a new research project to inform and encourage the housing sector to embrace its role in tackling domestic abuse. It is now 20 years since I entered the housing world and the sense of social purpose we have as a sector still

Mitie contractors Jock Marshall (foreman in blue viz jacket) with his team, and Eildon staff Ronnie Dumma (development manager), John Duncan (director of property assets) and Eildon housing officer Susan Turner Construction company Mitie completed a contract last week which saw the firm modernise Ei

Abbeyfield Scotland, the charity which provides support for older people, has won two accolades at the National Housing for Older People Awards. A Silver award was given for its house in Bridge of Allan and the Coatbridge house was Highly Commended at the event in Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingha

A woman who has been serving the North Glasgow community for over 40 years and another who has worked tirelessly in the PossilPark area for over 15 years have both been named Community Champions by Partick Thistle Football Club. Sadie Gordon is a retired youth and community health worker, but she li

After a visit to the Polnoon housing development in East Renfrewshire, housing minister Kevin Stewart shares his enthusiasm for the project. As we all know, good-quality, well-planned housing contributes to strong, resilient communities which then have a positive impact on the quality of people’s

Tenants Margaret Cameron and Madge Fairclough enjoy meeting the owls It was a ‘hoot’ of an afternoon when residents at a Hanover Scotland very sheltered housing development in Forres were treated to a visit from some very special feathered friends.

An interim report on the impact of UK government plans to cap housing benefit for social housing tenants aged under 35 has concluded that 21,000 young Scots could face a rent affordability gap of up to £22.6 million annually as a result. Commissioned by the Scottish Government in conjunction with t

Outgoing moderator Very Rev Russell Barr – image by Andrew O’Brien A former moderator of the Church of Scotland has said the scale of homelessness in Scotland continues to be a “stain” on the nation’s character and consciousness.

The provision of suitable and affordable housing as well as the full use of Scottish social security powers should be vital components of a delivery plan aimed at reducing child poverty in Scotland, according to a committee of MSPs. A report issued today by the Scottish Parliament’s social securit

John Perry CIH policy adviser John Perry says the impact of the 'right to rent' scheme needs an urgent review ahead of its planned roll-out across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

(from left) Back row – Shona Laird, Lauren Moffat, Stacey Robertson and Norah Smith. Front row – Bill Banks, Kamala Green, Elizabeth Baillie and Ann Horsburgh. Ten caring staff members at Kingdom Support and Care have been congratulated on earning their SVQ qualifications and presented with thei

Staff at Home Group are celebrating after learning they work at one of the UK’s top companies. The housing provider, which is based in Newcastle but operates from Penzance to Dundee and employs more than 3,300 people, has been recognised as the best place to work in the North East in this year’s