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Flexible rural planning policies must be ensured in any future changes to Scotland’s planning system, the country’s landowners have said. Scottish Land & Estates made the request in evidence submitted to the Scottish Government’s independent panel appointed to review the planning system.

Argyll and Bute Council is calling on homeowners over the age of 60 to take advantage of a Scottish Government initiative designed to help older people live independently in their own home for as long as possible. The Help to Adapt scheme encourages people to make alterations to their property now t

The urban regeneration of Laurieston, Glasgow, has been named Best Regeneration Project at the 2015 National Brick Awards. The awards are in their 39th year and celebrate excellence in design and construction using brick. They are the most well established and most widely respected of their kind in

West Dunbartonshire Council has extended the service it provides to help residents facing extreme hardship. The extended scheme helps struggling residents who may struggle to pay for food or heating at the weekend by providing vouchers for shopping or pre-payment cards for electricity and gas.

Tenants of Glen Oaks Housing Association have praised the work it does in a recent survey. In a snapshot of tenant opinion, the Association scored high marks across a number of areas on which people were asked their views.

Kevin Howell A new director for Wales has been appointed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Kevin Howell, who is currently community regeneration manager at Newydd Housing Association, will take up his new role in the first few months of 2016.

Volunteer Daniel Tysen with one of the jackets Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has spoken of its shock as a top fashion brand donated stock worth £13,000.

The Faculty of Advocates’ Laigh Hall will become a Santa’s Grotto, as members and staff look to make it a memorable Christmas for vulnerable families in Fife. Donations of presents and Xmas treats are being taken during the week 7-12 December, and will be stored in the Laigh Hall before being tr

Christine Macleod A report into Scottish social landlords’ use of an annual charter to monitor and report their performance has found a continued strong commitment to accurate data.

Mary Taylor The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for housing to be fully involved in the future integration of health and social care services in Scotland.

Animal welfare specialists in Dunfermline would receive a major financial boost if a new housing project on a former wildlife rescue centre is given the go-ahead, according to developers behind the plans. CALA Homes said the Scottish SPCA, which retains its headquarters in the Fife town, would be on

Francine O’Donnell TIS has welcomed Francine O’Donnell as the new development officer for its South Lanarkshire Project, providing development support to local tenants and residents groups.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Empty Homes Service has scooped a top award at this year’s prestigious Howdens Scottish Empty Homes Conference in Edinburgh for the second year in a row. The team won the category of 'Best Before and After Photo' for images of an empty property brought back into use, an

Ian Baird Community regeneration and housebuilding firm Keepmoat has appointed Ian Baird as part of its commitment and expansion of new build housing in Scotland.

Residents and staff at a Very Sheltered Housing development for older people have gone above and beyond for charities close to their heart by taking part in a charity walk. The 30 strong group, which also included friends and family of Bield’s Brae Court development in Linlithgow, represented a hu