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Tim Dew An Edinburgh-based charity dedicated to assisting older people and the disabled to remain safely and independently in their own homes has announced two major new appointments.

A severe shortage of skilled workers and a “slow planning system” are hindering efforts to tackle the housing crisis in Scotland, according to a new research. A report from Lloyds Bank into the state of the UK housebuilding industry found real concern over the effect of the sector’s skills sho

The meeting underway Significant welfare reform by the UK government will continue to pose extraordinarily difficult challenges for individuals and housing providers alike, Thenue Housing has warned.

Martin Rooney, leader of West Dunbartonshire Council joins Cube tenants and staff, staff from Wheatley Group, Cube’s parent organisation, as well as representatives of West Dunbartonshire Council, the Scottish Government and contractors CCG, at the opening of new Cube homes in Beardmore Place, Dal

Willie Coffey MSP found out about the positive impact of Action on Hearing Loss Scotland’s hearing support service in the everyday lives of residents at Lady Flora’s, Newmilns run by Trust Housing Association. Mr Coffey spoke with the charity’s Hear to Help volunteer, Martha Finlayson who was

Iqbal Mohammad The hard work and dedication of a Dundee based student was recognised at a special ceremony held in the city when he was awarded the Dean’s Medal.

Steve Fletcher Almost 40 per cent of first time buyers expect to take over three years to save a deposit for their first home, according to a new study.

Alex Neil Social justice secretary Alex Neil has condemned the UK government’s Immigration Bill which he said will increase levels of homelessness and discriminate against migrants rather than reduce immigration.

Aberdeen City Council has granted planning permission in principle for a major expansion to the north of the city. The application for the Rowett South site at Bucksburn includes 1,700 houses, retail and commercial provision as well as education, leisure and community uses.

As many as 2,000 jobs could be lost at the City of Edinburgh Council as the authority considers a number of proposals to address a £126 million budget shortfall over the next four years. A report to the council’s finance and resources committee on Thursday will propose cost-saving action

Melville Housing Association customers in the South Lanarkshire town of Forth should see significant savings on their heating bills, following the announcement of a major energy efficiency project that will start this autumn. The improvement work will see the homes receive external insulation and cl

(from left) Crawford Beveridge, Petra Biberbach and John Hamilton The members of an independent panel set up to carry out a “game-changing review” of Scotland’s planning system have been announced by social justice secretary Alex Neil.

The UK government’s pledge that a new home would be built to replace every one sold under its Right to Buy policy has fallen dramatically short, new figures have revealed. Statistics released by the Department for Communities and Local Government show that 2,779 homes were sold by councils through

Scotland's 32 local authorities have agreed to welcome refugees as part of the nation’s efforts to tackle to the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Representatives from the vast majority of the councils attended a summit held by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) in Edinburgh yesterda

The vital work that housing professionals and organisations carry out is to be celebrated at an annual awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Radio Forth’s Arlene Stuart will be on hand to present the prizes which recognise the impact housing professionals and organisations have on people and communities a