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The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Ardersier Mains.

Plans have been lodged to transform the derelict grounds of an Inverurie care home destroyed by fire seven years ago into a new affordable housing development.

The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the next evidence session of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition, exploring community-owned renewable energy projects in Scotland and community benefits schemes.  

NHBC, the new homes warranty and insurance provider, has released the latest edition of its technical Standards.

The National Retrofit Hub, working with Arup and supported by Impact on Urban Health and TrustMark, has published a new report exploring how SMETER-HTC and other measured data methods can help the UK design and deliver more effective retrofit programmes.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents of Tarbert to have their say on the future of the village as part of a consultation on the Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

Reidvale Housing Association has launched a wide-ranging consultation with tenants, homeowners and local businesses on its new Community Investment Strategy, setting out plans to invest more than £25 million in homes and neighbourhoods over the next decade. The draft strategy, covering the per

New analysis from Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has indicated a significant drop in the number of private rented homes across rural Scotland, with the organisation warning that recent Scottish Government interventions have discouraged landlords from investing in the sector. Between 2022 and 2025

The initial work of the Highland Poverty and Equality Commission to address the impacts of poverty has recently been welcomed by members of The Highland Council. An interim report introduced by Commission co-chairs Jim McCormick and Maggie Cunningham was noted by councillors at a meeting last month.

More young people will benefit from a project providing a safe space, trusted adults and safeguarding support in Glasgow city centre as a result of Scottish Government funding.

Carers and disabled people have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social Security Scotland from the Department for Work and Pensions after a multi-year project.   More than 700,000 benefit awards have been successfully moved over to the Scottish system, meaning every d

A major refurbishment milestone has been marked in the Highland town of Kingussie, where residents, employees and partners gathered to celebrate a transformational upgrade to a much-loved local housing development. The event at Glebe Court marked the completion of a £1.2 million renovation pro

Gillian McLees has been appointed as the Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) new national director for Scotland. Effective today, Gillian succeeds Callum Chomczuk, as he moves on to a new role.

Housebuilder Keepmoat is to invest £84 million to deliver 332 high-quality new homes in Stoneyburn, partnering with Home Group to create a multi-tenure community. The development will see Home Group deliver 33 affordable new homes at the site off Cannop Crescent, which when complete, will prov

Persimmon Homes is the first developer in Scotland to sign an agreement to fund and complete essential cladding work in buildings for which they are responsible.