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A mum from Edinburgh has spoken out about the "disgraceful" conditions her and her son were placed in when she became homeless 10 years ago. Stacey Grieve, 32 and son Archie, now seven, were moved around Edinburgh for nine years as the council relocated them in different temporary homes, forcing the

An East Kilbride sheriff has dismissed a streamlined eviction action by a housing association against a tenant convicted of a drug supply offence after finding it would be disproportionate to evict him. East Kilbride Housing Association raised the action against its tenant T, who resisted the evicti

The construction industry is facing a significant challenge: an increasing skills and labour shortage. At the same time, there are thousands of motivated young people across Scotland who are eager to get their foot in the door and start meaningful careers.

The Highland Council has agreed a budget which will see over £4.5 million of revenue investments for 2025 - 2026, over £17m additional reserves investment for major developments and the creation of over 100 jobs across the Highlands. Members agreed a 7% increase in Council Tax, one of th

Cala Homes (West) has handed over its third and final roof donation to Social Bite following the sell out of its city centre Prince’s Quay development, bringing the total donated to £10,150. When the Glasgow development first launched in 2020, the homebuilder pledged £50 per every

West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2025/26 has been set with an 11.5% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a £7.7 million funding gap. During a meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council, a range of savings options were rejected, safeguarding current provision of school transport; sch

Councillor Stephen McCabe has been re-elected as the leader of Inverclyde Council after he stepped down from the same position in November last year when he faced charges of assault and threatening behaviour at Greenock Sheriff Court. Councillor McCabe pleaded not guilty and ahead of a trial last mo

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group are partnering with Europe’s national promotional banks (NPBs) and international financial institutions (IFIs) to develop new financing opportunities for affordable and sustainable housing across Europe. At the EIB Group Foru

Fife Council has committed to investing £19.5 million over the next ten years to help tackle the issue of flooding throughout the region. In addition, an investment of £9m over the next three years will help replace the council’s aging fleet including essential gulley tankers that

In the latest episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black catch up with Martin Wilkie McFarlane, who shares insights from his experience with Wellhouse Housing Association during a critical period of regulatory intervention. The conversation explores the challenges f

The CCG Group has completed its latest supply and install contract in Paisley with 52 residences owned by Ferguslie Park Housing Association (FPHA) the beneficiaries of new, high-performing windows and doors.

CIH president Elly Hoult issued a stark warning to the housing sector at the launch of a new Choose Housing toolkit. At the mid point in National Careers Week yesterday, the Peabody COO highlighted the "critical skills crisis" facing the housing sector, and said it is "down to all of us to take acti

Persimmon East Scotland has submitted a major Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) application for an ambitious development at Gavieside Farm, west of Livingston.

A significant project to regenerate the Granton area of Edinburgh has received a grant of almost £16 million to enable the provision of new affordable, energy efficient homes.

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) CEO Sally Thomas has announced she will leave the organisation in autumn 2025, following eight years in post. As SFHA marks its fiftieth anniversary, Sally’s leadership has established the organisation as the voice of housing associations