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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.

John Alexander Dundee City Council has unveiled plans to invest £64 million in a housebuilding programme which will see over 600 new homes built over the next five years.

The Ward family being welcomed to their new home (left to right) Colin Cameron (chair of Balfron Community Council); Harrison (8 years); Finlay (4); Mr Steven Ward; Mathew (11); Laughlin (6); Beth (9); Lewis (13); Mrs Kelly Ward; Cameron (3); Councillor Violet Weir and Margaret Vass (RSHA chair) Rur

Chair Jim Shovlin (left) and vice chair Claire Taylor accompanied by director Stephen Macintyre in front of the new entrance Hillhead Housing Association has made the move from its office at Highfield Road in East Dunbartonshire to a brand new permanent building at the corner of Meiklehill Road and

Gerry O'Sullivan The chairman of care and support services provider for older people Bield has vowed the organisation will continue to ensure people who use its services are at the heart of its future decision making processes.

Shawn More Housing and care provider Blackwood has announced the appointment of its first ever digital skills trainer.

A consultation regarding the priorities of Dundee’s new health and social care partnership was launched yesterday. The views of people who take part in the month-long consultation will be used to help plan and deliver services for the next five years.

Volunteer Neale Bothwell and shop manager Kylie Cooney wear some of the donations made to Shelter Scotland shop An Aberdeen charity shop has joined the ranks of high-fashion retailers in the city after a generous mystery donor handed over designer clothes worth thousands of pounds.

A major restoration project led by Southside Housing Association has been awarded funding from newly formed lead public body for heritage Historic Environment Scotland. The former British Linen Bank in the Gorbals area of Glasgow is due to undergo a major revamp to six flats for mid market rent as p

The announcement of a programme of 50,000 affordable homes over five years is an indication that housing investment is a greater priority than at any other point in the lifetime of the Scottish Parliament, and possibly for a generation, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing

By Adam Balfour Election fever is nearly upon us again and it will soon be time for the Scottish electorate to debate the direction of its next government. At Shelter Scotland we think politicians’ attention should be set squarely on housing.

Preliminary plans have been unveiled to expand a Fife village by 900 new homes. I&H Brown wants to build the major housing development to the south-west of Kelty and east of the M90.

East Dunbartonshire Council has carried out its biggest ever survey of its houses to find out how many of the authority’s homes complied with Scottish Housing Quality Standards (SHQS). The SHQS requires homes to be energy efficient, healthy, safe and secure, free from disrepair, of a tolerable sta