News

Scottish Borders Council has launched a survey to gather information for the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan. SBC would like to capture experience from residents about the places they live, work, and spend time in the Scottish Borders, as well as asking what residents think should chang

Places for People (PfP) has appointed Larry Gold as CEO of housing and communities.  Currently CEO of South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA), Gold will join PfP ahead of full integration of the two organisations following last year’s merger announcement.

A Scottish Government scheme that will provide first-time buyers with a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit on their first home will open the first round of applications by the end of June.

The Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £620,247 of Scottish Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for a community-led housing development in Kelloholm.

Bield has appointed Duncan McLeary as its new asset investment manager, highlighting the organisation’s continued investment in developing, upskilling and retaining talent from within. Duncan, who joined Bield as an asset investment officer in 2022, recently stepped into the role and is curren

The JR Group has successfully delivered 17 new homes at the Coshneuk Road development in Millerston, as part of a £4.2 million project in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council.

Tenants have received a £3.4 million boost after Thenue Housing staff helped them unlock access to a huge amount of benefits. The sum has rocketed from £1.4m during the equivalent period in the previous year, reflecting the sheer scale of support for families and individuals – many

People across North Lanarkshire are being encouraged to take part in the Community Priorities survey, with thousands of residents already sharing their views.

Scotland faces another sharp increase in energy bills this summer after Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 13% from 1 July, pushing a typical annual dual‑fuel bill from £1,641 to £1,862.

Across Scotland, 321,885 children are benefiting from Scottish Child Payment as of March 2026, according to newly published statistics.  Launched in February 2021, the Scotland-only benefit is a weekly payment of £28.20, paid every four weeks to every eligible child under 16 within a

The intensifying pressure facing Scotland’s housing system has again been highlighted by a series of new Scottish Government statistics showing falling new supply, record demand for social housing, and more than half of homes failing basic quality standards.

Grampian Housing Association is encouraging the Scottish Government to prioritise housing for people with learning disabilities as part of its wider housing strategy.

As rough sleeping cases rise in the capital amid a scarcity of affordable housing options, a youth homelessness charity is purchasing five flats in Edinburgh to provide safe, long-term homes for young people.

Scotland’s proposed new national housing agency, More Homes Scotland, must be given a clear mandate, formal powers and a practical delivery role if it is to help tackle the country’s housing emergency, according to a new industry report.

Bank of Scotland has revealed a brand new, limited edition £20 banknote featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic overhead-kick – created to celebrate Scotland’s return to the top table of international football.