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Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has unveiled a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, having been appointed by the energy provider as a Certified Assessor for the recently launched Zero Bills' building standard. Designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of homes, Octopu

Midlothian Council has released updated plans for the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre.

More than 93% of Clydebank Housing Association (CHA) tenants are satisfied with the overall service provided by the landlord, a new survey has revealed. The face-to-face tenant satisfaction survey commissioned by CHA was carried out by the independent company Research Resource. A total of 485 (40%)

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has been supporting local community groups through its Community Action Fund by giving donations of up to £500 to registered charities to help them work within their communities and bring their ideas to life. During 2024/25, ACHA assisted 38 communit

Shettleston Housing Group has kick-started the new planning year with a gathering of all its staff and board members. The group, which includes Shettleston Housing Association along with its subsidiary companies, Upkeep Shettleston Community Enterprise and East End Housing Development Company, achie

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Professor Duncan McLennan discusses the complexities of the Scottish housing system, addressing the notion of a housing emergency, the implications of the right to buy policy, and the urgent need for increased social housing. Speaking with hosts

Below is a full transcript of episode 69 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘A conversation with Professor Duncan Maclennan’. Listen to the episode here.

North east council leaders are seeking to access a long-promised £20 million housing fund that has remained unused since its creation nearly a decade ago.

Following the collapse of Hadden Construction and confirmation that subcontractors stand to lose around £2 million, industry advocate Yosof Ewing — founder of Adjudicate.co.uk and speaker at this year’s Scottish Construction Summit — is calling for urgent legislative ref

C~URB Lettings has been urged to immediately resolve safety issues that have left a disabled tenant trapped in his home for six months. Lucas Honey, a tenant at C~URB Lettings’ Granton Harbour property, has been unable to independently exit his home since December 2024 due to the letting agenc

A small grants scheme which has supported a range of projects across the Levenmouth area in recent years has been boosted by a further £100,000.

Proposals by Abertay Housing Association to build 31 affordable homes in Dundee have been recommended for approval. An application was lodged last year seeking permission to build affordable housing on vacant land that sits between Clepington Road in the north and Kingspark School to the south.

Age Scotland has launched a nationwide search for its inaugural older people’s Community Champion as the charity opens nominations for its 2025 awards. For the first time, this year’s awards will include a Community Champion category to celebrate small acts of kindness, generosity and su

East Lothian Council has made good progress towards achieving targets set out in the Local Housing Strategy 2024-2029, including delivery of new affordable housing units and a reduction in homelessness cases, councillors have been told.

Places for People has joined forces with Dunbar-based charity The Ridge to deliver a groundbreaking project aimed at empowering local residents and tackling social challenges.