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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations' new chief executive has made a forceful call for social housing to be treated as a cornerstone of government policy, warning that Scotland's new Parliament will fail on health, child poverty and economic growth unless it prioritises investment in affo

Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd, the owner of Scottish Housing News, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of KD Media Ltd, the leading live events business behind the Scottish Home Awards.

Cala Homes (West), in partnership with Helensburgh Golf Club, is inviting local residents and golf club members to attend a second public consultation event on Thursday 18 June, as plans progress for a proposed development of 145 much-needed new homes in Helensburgh.

A trusted partnership between Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) and the Macmillan Benefits Service has supported 154 people in the Western Isles affected by cancer, delivering £60,000 of assistance to households.   Over the past two years, the partnership identified those most in need and provided

Shettleston Housing Association (SHA) has launched its 50th anniversary celebrations with a tea party for its longest-standing tenants.

Matt Hamill has taken on the newly created role of head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland. Matt joins HNS from the Scottish National Party’s Westminster Group, bringing strong experience in policy development, research and political engagement.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has set out its continued commitment to children’s rights and to people with care experience in two newly published documents. The Children’s Rights Report sets out what the Regulator did during the past three years and what it will do during 2026-2029 to s

Abandoned plans for new social homes at Strone Farm in Greenock could be revived under early plans unveiled by Link Group. A bid to build 15 homes on the Glenbrae Road site encountered significant challenges since construction began in 2019. These include the liquidation of the appointed contractor

Scotland's councils must plug a £529 million hole in their day-to-day budgets for 2026/27, roughly 3% of their total revenue funding, even after raising council tax by nearly 8% and drawing up £180m in savings plans, the Accounts Commission has warned.

This year’s TPAS Scotland annual conference brings tenants, landlords, policymakers and housing professionals together to explore what effective tenant participation should look like across Scotland.

Shelter is urging the UK Government to end the unfair debt burden that stops councils from delivering new homes as it revealed new research highlighting that building social homes at the current speed will take 119 years to clear housing waiting lists.

Glasgow City Council is planning to purchase a former NHS facility to create supported accommodation for young adults with complex care needs as they move towards greater independence. Councillors are being asked to approve a £275,000 purchase of Netherton House, located near Anniesland. Counc

River Clyde Homes (RCH) has announced record levels of investment in its housing stock.  

North Ayrshire Council has launched a public consultation to shape its upcoming Homelessness Prevention Strategy, inviting residents, partners, and stakeholders to share their vital feedback. ​The ambitious new strategy will be built around a vision to ensure everyone in North Ayrshire lives in th

Improvements to back courts, fences, landscaping works and upgrades to lock-ups are to take place across South Lanarkshire.