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CIH Scotland has called for all homes to be brought up to a minimum of EPC C by 2030 as a new poll revealed public backing for more investment in warmer homes. In its response to government consultations on energy efficiency, CIH Scotland has welcomed consideration of higher standards for homes in t

Rural communities are increasingly feeling as though they are becoming more remote through the increased unaffordability of housing, according to a new research. In a public survey looking in to how life is experienced in rural areas of the UK, more than 3,000 people expressed concerns over a lack o

People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research published by planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore. The firm’s ‘Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?’ report reveals that specialist UK retirement pr

Private and affordable home housebuilder Springfield Properties is set to deliver 59 homes in Kinross after construction started on a new development in the Perthshire town. The company is delivering two, three and four-bedroom homes at Springfield Kinross. Each home will be fitted with 7kw electric

A host of new flood barriers are to be installed across South Lanarkshire to protect property and infrastructure in the region. The mobile 'Floodstop' barrier is a flood defence system which can be assembled to any length or orientation by connecting one metre long modular units using weighted keys.

A new development of 16 flats for affordable rent is being planned by Hillcrest Housing Association in Dundee. Designed by KDM Architects, the project will see eight two-bedroom flats and eight supported accommodation flats, also with two bedrooms.

Cycling Without Age’s Christine Bell takes Queens Cross tenants Flora McLees (left) and Linda Donnelly for a trike around the area An international initiative to help get older people back the in the saddle is coming to Glasgow.

While many children eagerly anticipate the school holidays, families on low incomes face additional financial pressures over the holiday period including struggling to pay for childcare, extra food, summer clothes and shoes and can also find it challenging to occupy children on a tight budget. As pa

Aileen Campbell MSP Aileen Campbell on her new role as cabinet secretary for communities and local government.

Communities in South Lanarkshire have been given the chance to comment on the council's vision for the continued growth and regeneration of the area. Following committee approval in May, the proposed plan is the latest stage in the replacement of the existing South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan

With the heatwave and the high temperatures set to continue across the UK, a charity has warned that people sleeping rough on the street are at a high risk of life-threatening dehydration and serious sunstroke. London-based The Connection at St Martin's said that being homeless in this extreme weath

The Trident walk began along Birmingham's canals. Image credit: Trident Building Consultancy It’s not quite 500 miles, but Trident Building Consultancy is walking 150 miles to help end youth homelessness.

(from left) Calum Macaulay, chief executive Albyn Housing Society; Dawn Kane, business development manager, Bancon Construction; Scott Clark, project manager, Bancon Construction; Brian McGuiness, contracts manager, Bancon Construction. Front: Yvonne Simpson, asset investment officer at Albyn Housin

Marshall Gemmell Blairtummock Housing Association, Gardeen Housing Association and Provanhall Housing Association are working in partnership with Connect Community Trust to provide a new welfare rights service for tenants.

Ardenglen chief executive Audrey Simpson with Christopher’s mum Nancy Pate A young man and his family have been given a new lease of life after their home was transformed by Ardenglen Housing Association.