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Housing associations, councils and campaigning organisations for the elderly and disabled are signing up for September's Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit organised by Horizon Housing and Scottish Housing News and supported by headline sponsor Campion Homes.

Thousands of empty houses have cost Angus Council more than £4 million in rent in the past five years, according to new figures.

After a closely fought election period, Julie Haydon has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president. Julie Haydon, director of corporate services at Wolverhampton Homes, received over 51 per cent of the votes cast and was elected ahead

Revised plans for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the Canonmills area of Edinburgh have been approved. 

A former Glasgow school building that dates back to the early 20th century is set to be restored and transformed into flats. East End Glasgow Retail Ltd will convert the former Canning Place Public School at 201 St James Road into 34 new flats.

Views are sought from all heritage destinations with listed buildings across the UK to find out how much they pay on VAT on repairs, maintenance, and restoration.

A line-up of housing leaders and academics has called for urgent action to make sure the UK’s homes meet the needs of a rapidly ageing population. Speaking at the launch of Fit for our Future at the House of Lords earlier this month, Lord Richard Best hailed the campaign as “a great miss

Thompsons Solicitors is representing social housing tenants who are seeking damages after prolonged exposure to black mould. Claire Campbell, a partner at the firm, is handling 81 such cases. More than 90 per cent of the cases relate to tenants in housing association properties. Around a third live

Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone with properties to let to get in touch to help accommodate incoming council workers. With continued pressure on the local housing market, new council staff who are moving to Shetland are finding it difficult to find a place to live.

The Kingdom Group has appointed Leigh Grubb as its new group director of corporate services. The new role was created following a structural evaluation of the Kingdom Group, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers now and in the future, delivering an exception

Residents and industry are being encouraged to share their experiences of Edinburgh's short-term lets (STL) licensing.

Share are delighted to bring back the ever-popular Governing Body Convention (previously called Governing Body Retreat). Taking place from the 3rd to 4th September 2024 at the stunning Seamill Hydro Hotel, the conference will see Chairs and governing body members from community-based housing associ

Below is a full transcript of episode 59 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘The holistic approach to homelessness with Helen Murdoch and Janet Haugh’. Listen to the episode here.

Elderpark Housing has paid tribute to one of its staff who is retiring from the Association after 43 years of unbroken service. Jim Fraser will bid farewell to his colleagues and place of work of over four decades at the end of July.

Plans to transform the former ABC building on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street into student accommodation and a ground floor food hall have now been submitted for planning.