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As part of Hillcrest’s 50 Grand to Lend a Hand fundraising initiative, Big Mac and his Quarter Pounders raised over £260 for the Archie Foundation hosting an afternoon tea at the weekend. Tea and cakes and lots of other treats were on offer for sweet toothed Dundonians to enjoy.

The University of Edinburgh is to extend its guarantor scheme for overseas students seeking rented accommodation following a successful two-year pilot. The scheme has already helped many flat-seekers unable to provide a UK guarantor – someone who agrees to meet a student’s rent if they are unabl

Poor indoor air quality in UK homes is at a scale and magnitude that needs immediate national-level attention and action, according to a new report from built environment and medical professionals. With contributions from the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child He

Sam Lister As the build up to next month’s general election continues, CIH policy and practice officer Sam Lister takes a closer look at what we’re asking for on welfare policy – one of our key election priorities.

Carl Sargeant A consultation has been launched into proposals to return housing associations in Wales to the private sector in order to restore their borrowing abilities.

Glasgow Sheriff Court – courtesy of Street View A former finance director of Wheatley Group who admitted to charges of voyeurism and sexual assault has avoided a prison sentence.

A new approach to supported living for independent older people will be showcased at an open day in Aberdeen today. In what is believed to be a first of its kind for Scotland, Crandeen, part of Abbeyfield Scotland, the charity which provides independent living support for older people, is making ava

A community group in Edinburgh is set to become the first organisation in an urban area to benefit from community right to buy powers. Scottish Ministers have given consent to Action Porty to proceed with the community right to buy of the former Portobello Old Parish Church and halls with a view to

Funding of up to £10,000 is now available for communities in the Scottish region for projects that promote heart healthy initiatives. Funding is awarded for original, innovative projects that promote heart health and help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published an overview of its engagement plans during 2017/18 following an annual assessment of the risks facing all social landlords. The report provides a full list of the landlords the Regulator will engage with this year and also sets out its reasons for engagem

River Clyde Homes has set up its own grounds maintenance team, to improve its services and save rent payers’ money while boosting local employment and training opportunities. The works were previously carried out by external contractors but following customer feedback and in recognition of the man

The 50th completed property in Flodigarry, Isle of Skye The completion of a home in Flodigarry, in Staffin on the Isle of Skye, has marked the 50th home to be delivered by The Highland Small Communities Housing Trust’s (HSCHT) Rent to Buy scheme.

More than 50 properties have been transformed thanks to help from South Ayrshire Council's Empty Homes programme Owners of unoccupied homes in South Ayrshire are being urged to consider selling them on to help free-up properties for people struggling to find accommodation.

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has secured funding from Comic Relief to develop a cutting edge online tool that helps people in crisis find the help they need quickly. The charity already provides a wealth of information on its mobile-friendly website but wants to make access to p

The Scottish Government is continuing the Personal Achievement in Planning Award this year to recognise an individual planner, team, local authorities, consultants, community groups, developers, public agencies or voluntary organisation that have made an outstanding contribution to planning. This ca