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Initial Yeoman McAllister Architects sketch of proposal looking south down George Street Plans have been submitted to redevelop a building on George Street in Aberdeen into student residences.

East Lothian Council has given cross-party agreement for the establishment of a new commission to gather evidence about poverty concerns across county. The aim of the East Lothian Poverty Commission will be to bring together partners, communities and individuals to gather evidence to help tackle the

The work to integrate health and social care services in Angus has taken another step forward with the Scottish Government’s approval of the Angus Integration Scheme. The integration of adult health and social care is part of the Scottish Government's programme of reform to improve outcomes for ad

Scottish Gas has introduced a new energy meter which allows customers to top up their gas and electricity online or by smartphone, as well as over the phone or at their local shop. A trial in Edinburgh saw residents given a smart energy monitor, which comes with all smart meters, showing how much en

A Very Sheltered Housing development in Buckhaven is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help enhance and enrich the lives of its tenants. Bield’s Braehead Gardens would like volunteers to participate in a range of social activities including coffee afternoons and bingo sessions.

How the revamped Cedar Court flats will look Over 300 difficult to heat high rise homes in the North West of Glasgow will soon benefit from major internal and external improvements thanks to a £13 million investment from Queens Cross Housing Association and its newly appointed contractor of choice

Alastair MacGregor Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) and Bank of Scotland have agreed a funding facility of £60 million, as part of a loan arrangement review.

Brian Moran Average rents in Scotland have risen 1.7 per cent in the past year, less than a third of the rate seen in the rest of Britain, according to new figures.

Flora Frame By Lynne Carr, former director of Cube Housing Association

Charity groups have called on Scotland’s political parties to commit to “end the scourge of cold, energy-wasting, hard-to-heat homes” after new figures revealed that winter deaths in Scotland have reached their highest level for 15 years. The call by RCN Scotland, Age Scotland, and WWF Scotlan

James Brokenshire The UK government is to press ahead with plans requiring landlords to check the immigration status of renters despite a pilot scheme evaluation revealing the policy had an “alarming” impact on homelessness and the “potential” for discrimination.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year who are struggling with bad housing or homelessness, but we’re always looking to do more to make sure that people know they’re not alone in the fight against bad housing and homelessness. Many people across Scotland can’t, or for a v

Three online consultations on planning and housing issues have been launched by the Highland Council. In addition, the authority has launched a review of its main planning policy document, the Highland-wide Local Development Plan (HWLDP).

Setting off from Whitehill Court Champion Bield fundraiser Kevin Rowe has yet again put his best foot forward into the Scottish countryside to raise funds to support people living with dementia.

(from left) Gregor Runciman, Fiona Rowan, Donna Hogg, Marnie McVitie and Keith Clarkson Members of Eildon Housing Association's social committee have presented a cheque to Radio Borders for its Cash for Kids appeal.