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A pioneering scheme in Scotland’s biggest city has helped cut the number of people presenting themselves as homeless. An independent report has concluded that Housing Options in Glasgow has contributed to a 29% fall in homeless applications - from 8299 a year in 2012/2013 to 5929 in 2015/2016. The

Investment in energy efficiency and flood protection works are among the key areas of focus as Scottish Borders Council (SBC) prepares to set its forthcoming budget this week. The budget plans include a five year revenue plan of £1.3 billion and a ten year capital plan of £321 million.

Susan Aktmel As the population lives longer and the percentage of Scots living in accommodation social rent falls, a professional and responsible private rented sector can help fill the void, writes Susan Aktemel.

Lord Provost Sadie Docherty cuts the first turf signalling the start of work. Looking on are members of the local community and others associated with the build Glasgow’s First Citizen has cut the first turf signalling the start of a £5 million investment in Castlemilk.

Bob Doris MSP (centre), joins Cube housing officer Leanne Stanger and Cube director David MacKenzie at Gorget’s district heating energy centre An MSP visited Cube Housing Association to learn how tenants in Knightswood are keeping warm while saving money on fuel bills.

Abbeyfield Scotland has become the newest member of Scotland’s Housing Network. The organisation joins the 122 registered social landlords who already benefit from the Network’s services.

A consultation has been launched on plans to build 117 new homes in Livingston. West Lothian Council is inviting the public to submit their views on the Deans South redevelopment project.

Energy regulator Ofgem has called on Npower to "justify" to its customers why it is introducing one of the largest energy price rises for years. The energy firm has announced that it will raise standard tariff electricity prices by 15% from March 16, and gas prices by 4.8%, raising a typical dual fu

The vital and sometimes life-saving work carried out by dozens of organisations across Scotland that tackle health issues caused by fuel poverty has been mapped in a comprehensive new report. Co-authored by Shelter Scotland and Energy Action Scotland, ‘Health-Related Fuel Poverty Schemes in Scotla

Derek Mackay Scotland’s local authorities are to benefit from an additional £160 million investment to spend on local priorities over the next year as part of the Scottish budget process.

An £8 million grant programme to improve private housing in Glasgow has been approved by the local authority for the next financial year. Glasgow City Council's Private Sector Housing Grant programme (PSHG) includes works such as disabled adaptations, lead pipe replacements and support for maintena

Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed two new members of staff for 2017, as industry figures David Ogilvie and Dan Cookson join the team to provide maternity cover for director of policy Karen Campbell. David Ogilvie has been appointed interim director of policy, responsible for developin

Three towns in Clackmannanshire have benefitted from a multi-million pound venture aimed at reducing fuel poverty across Scotland. External wall insulation has been installed in 114 mixed tenure homes, including 48 Clackmannanshire Council, properties in Alva, Coalsnaughton and Tullibody.

Eleven new build Fife Council houses at Tantallon Avenue, Glenrothes are now complete with new tenants moving in. The development which is a mix of flats, terraced houses and a four and five-bedroomed houses and built by the council’s Building Services.

Craig McLaren A parliamentary committee reviewing the draft Climate Change Plan has heard that planning could be central to delivering the Scottish climate change strategy.