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HouseMark has published an independent research report into Social Value Today. The report, by Professor Richard Tomlins, examines UK, European and global trends in thinking on social value and its measurement.

Rev Sally Foster-Fulton The Church of Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church have warned that the UK government’s Welfare Reform and Work Bill will fail to get people into work and will instead increase poverty.

Greg Roger (left) and Neil Clapperton, chief executive of Grampian Housing Association A quantity surveying graduate has been named as the second winner of a prize in memory of a former chairman of Grampian Housing Association (GHA).

Gary Higgins of Lothian Electrical and Data Solutions A rallying call has been issued for local businesses to grab themselves a role on a new affordable housing development, which is the first of its kind in East Lothian.

Planning officials have given the green light for a student accommodation development with 221 rooms in Aberdeen. Crucible Alba will develop the Michael Laird Architects-designed facility on the site of McConechy’s Garage on Willowbank Road.

Chester-based housing association Muir Group has blamed rent reductions imposed by the UK government after announcing staff redundancies. In a statement from its chief executive, Catherine Dixson, the organisation said that eight positions currently vacant will be axed, while staff are to be consult

Ed Monaghan An ongoing focus on growing income from external markets through each of its divisions has paid dividends for Mactaggart & Mickel Group with profits increasing by 21 per cent.

Housebuilder Persimmon has continued it positive momentum with a 12 per cent growth in revenues during the first six months of the year to reach £1.34 billion. In a trading update covering the period from July 1 to November 3, 2015, the company said customer activity strengthened in line with the t

Margaret Burgess Housing minister Margaret Burgess has reaffirmed to landlords that anti-social behaviour (ASB) is grounds for eviction under the new Private Tenancies Bill.

Stephen McCabe River Clyde Homes is encouraging its customers to have their say on when and how they pay their rent.

Young graduates receive their graduation award at a ceremony held at Edinburgh City Council Chambers Thirty three young people from across Edinburgh have completed an 18 week training programme, with 18 going straight into employment, apprenticeship or further education following their training.

Paragon Housing Association is opening its doors to NHS Forth Valley’s Health Promotions Stop Smoking service to help local people want to give up smoking. The NHS Stop Smoking service has teamed up with local housing association, Paragon, to help smokers quit. The aim is to encourage quitting by

Hawthorn Housing Cooperative has held two events to agree with tenants what work they would like to see carried out to improve the area. A number of issues including blocked drains and faulty streetlights were identified that have been passed on to Glasgow City Council as it is their responsibility.

Nile Istephan Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders, Borders College and local registered social landlords are holding a joint procurement event today for suppliers and contractors.

Lachlan McInnes A Highland home-grown business has been awarded a contract to help the Scottish Government roll out its latest scheme to tackle fuel poverty.