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An innovative renewable heating project which could help to reduce fuel poverty in the north of Perth is to be discussed by councillors next week. Members of Perth and Kinross Council’s strategic policy & resources committee will hear how the River Tay Heat Pump and District Heating project ai

Chik Collins Campaigns to improve the health of poor people fail to make an impact because they ignore the fundamental causes of inequality, new research suggests.

Craigowl Communities is looking for 30 seconds of your time to vote for the charity to win funding for one of its projects. The Dundee-based charity, part of the Hillcrest Group, provides learning opportunities, training, qualifications, guidance and support to people who want to improve their circu

Bield is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help reduce isolation and increase community involvement of tenants in Glasgow. The housing and care provider’s Lochar Lodge requires two volunteers to help devise and deliver weekly programs of social activities for the tenants, both in the developm

Patrick Harvie The Scottish Greens have launched their 2016 election manifesto, vowing to build more homes, make rent fairer and end fuel poverty.

Barony Housing Association has joined Wheatley Group with tenants already benefiting from new and improved services. Edinburgh-based Barony, which has over 380 homes and provides care and support services to over 700 people, became part of Wheatley after 92 per cent of tenants who voted in a ballot

Impression of the Donside Hydro scheme Over 100 homes in Aberdeen will soon be powered by Scotland’s first urban hydro energy scheme as the start date of construction was announced.

New tenants renting from private landlords in Scotland have been faced with the highest percentage rental increases in Britain outside London, according to a new survey. The latest figures from the HomeLet Rental Index reveal that rents on new tenancies signed on a UK rental property outside of Lond

(from left) David Smith (SSE Energy Solutions), Colin Caitens (Green Centric), Bill McNeil (Turner FM), Tom Barrett (Alsecco Facades) and Derek Gray (Turner FM) A popular scheme that cuts fuel bills, improves energy efficiency and the local environment has scooped a national award.

Peel Park Property development company London & Scottish Investments Ltd (LSIL) is planning to build 98 new homes in East Kilbride.

Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in West Lothian. The housing and care provider’s Mansewood Court Retirement Housing development in Whitburn is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to spend a

Grampian Housing Association has revealed it will press on with plans to build affordable homes in Elgin after an £8.5 million scheme to build a new road was scrapped by Moray Council. Plans for the Western Link Road scheme, which would have provided access to the Grampian development, was abandone

A decision by East Dunbartonshire Council to reject a new housing development has been ‘called in’ by Scottish Ministers. Proposals to build 140 homes on greenbelt land within Tower Farm near Torrance were rejected by the Planning Board in December last year.

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Building work has started in Livingston where 20 new homes are being built for West Lothian Council. A total of eight one-bedroom cottage flats and 12 two-bedroom cottage flats will be built by Lovell at Almond Link Road.