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CIH is in a unique position to look at how housing policy is changing across the UK. With a policy presence in each nation it can take a look at the big picture. So what’s happening, what’s different, and what’s the same? Jon Barnes takes a look at the findings of CIH’s recent briefing for m

Caledonia Housing Association has been shortlisted for the Service Business of the Year accolade by the Courier Business Awards. The Association is one of three finalists in the category in which businesses must not only demonstrate a strong customer focus and high customer satisfaction but be commi

Derek Mackay The Scottish Government’s Council Tax Reduction scheme is giving support to almost 500,000 low income households across the country, new figures have found.

Staff at tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland are on the hunt for Scottish tenants who have forgotten to claim back their deposits. Tenancy deposit schemes were introduced in July 2012 and since then more than 156,000 deposits have been repaid by SafeDeposits Scotland. While millions of poun

A team from the Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Environment and Real Estate (I-SPHERE) at Heriot-Watt University is to raise money and ​​awareness ​​of ​​the ​​issues ​​of ​​youth homelessness. Inspired by the work of The Rock Trust, the team will participate in the cha

Ann and John Kinsman A husband and wife at a Bield retirement housing development in Fife have donned their life jackets to help ensure the safety of the local community, including wildlife, by volunteering with their local Coastwatch.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and seven governing body members to Antonine Housing Association after an independent investigation uncovered serious weaknesses in its governance. Recently commissioned by the Association, the investigation found that

Mike Dailly Minister for local government and housing, Kevin Stewart, has announced the reappointment of Mike Dailly to the Scottish Housing Regulator Board.

Stephen Cairns Stephen Cairns, head of housing with Kingdom Housing Association, has decided to leave the Association after thirty years of service.

A property at Bayview in Port Ellen receives upgrade work Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has appointed a contractor to carry out £1.5 million worth of roof and roughcast improvements to its properties on Islay.

Port of Leith Housing Association has been recognised by the Living Wage Foundation as an Accredited Living Wage Employer. The Association committed to setting its basic starting salary level at the national Living Wage standard two years ago, which now sees all its employees over the age of 25 earn

People on low incomes are having their financial situations made even worse by continually paying more than most for essential goods and services, according to new research. A report published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) revealed that poorer Scots often pay above average costs for energy

Council leader Joe Cullinane A new administration has been formed to assume control of North Ayrshire Council after the previous administration indicated its intention to step down.

Irvine Housing Association is continuing to expand its Customer Service Centre (CSC) which launched in its Irvine head offi­ce almost two years ago. As well as recruiting more staff and tripling the number of advisors the 24 hour service started out with, existing staff have had opportunities to pr

Amreeta Kaur and Colette Lowe from Bridges out of Poverty (seated) with ng homes tenants who completed the first Gettng Ahead programme Tenants of ng homes have recently completed the Getting Ahead programme with Scottish charity Bridges out of Poverty which helps people in Glasgow move out of pover