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Commonwealth Games mascot “Finnie” added a festive sparkle to Thenue’s end of year Christmas community event. The popular mascot, who is the face of the Glasgow 2026 Games, dropped in to the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.

A report presented to Cowdenbeath Area Committee members has shown the scale of work being done to support local families facing poverty – and the strength of partnerships making it happen. Families in the Cowdenbeath area are getting vital help thanks to a strong network of local organisation

Residents at John Smith Court in Airdrie are benefiting from a major improvement project that has made upper-floor homes more accessible for older people and those with reduced mobility.

A range of savings and adjustments have been agreed by councillors last week in the first steps taken towards closing a £9.2 million budget gap for 2026/27.

East Lothian Council has commissioned a survey to find out more about the housing circumstances and needs of people on its council housing list.

The winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards, organised by Scottish Borders Council, have been announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the awards are one of Scotland’s longest-running platforms for showcasing design excellence at

Oak Tree Housing Association has been delighted to support a series of festive community activities throughout December, bringing residents, families, contractors and local partners together to celebrate the Christmas period and support households across Inverclyde. At the start of the month, the As

A visit from the Scottish Government minister for social care and mental wellbeing Tom Arthur rounded out a busy first year of operation last week for popular north Glasgow community space the Cowlairs Community Flat + Garden, operated by West of Scotland Housing Association’s charitable subsi

Beech Grove Homes and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association, both part of Sanctuary Group, have submitted a pre-application notice to Glasgow City Council, signalling its intention to bring forward a revised planning application for the final phase of its flagship masterplan development at The Vic

A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility has officially opened in the heart of Glasgow’s East End, complete with a fitting tribute to Parkhead Housing Association founding member John Ferguson MBE. Developed by Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership, the Par

Proposals to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Stirling Council area over the next five years have been approved.

More than 837,000 payments have been made to people across Scotland to help with heating costs this winter, thanks to a unique package of support. More than 268,500 payments for Child Winter Heating Payment and Winter Heating Payment – support only available in Scotland – have been paid

Accountancy firm Wbg has advised landlords to anticipate the introduction of a higher income tax regime for property income in Scotland. The recent UK budget announced a new, separate higher income tax regime for property income which will apply in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from April 202

Organisers have praised the kindness of the city’s people after Perth Silent Auction raised over £30,000 for local causes. After a day of frantic online bidding - on over 240 lots donated by local businesses - officials from organisers, Rotary Club of Perth, tallied up a final sum of &po

Private and third sector providers of care home and ‘care at home’ services may be made subject to Freedom of Information laws, the Scottish Government has said. Following the Covid pandemic, ministers agreed to look at extending provisions in the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 20