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East Ayrshire Council’s leadership has been praised in a report released today by the Accounts Commission. The Controller of Audit’s statutory Best Value report describes the council as demonstrating a commitment to improving outcomes for communities, with strong leadership, sound financ

Govan Housing Group has officially secured Disability Friendly accreditation for its head office, making it the very first premises in Govan to join the nationwide inclusion initiative. The Disability Friendly initiative was developed by I Am Me Scotland to create a network of welcoming, accessible

Albyn Housing Society colleagues came together at Ross County Football Club for an all-staff away day focused on the findings from its recent staff survey, the organisation’s performance and the priorities for the year ahead.

Public services in Scotland need almost £100 million investment over the next two years so that hospitals, the police, prisons, councils, housing associations and Social Security Scotland are ready to proactively prevent homelessness, according to independent research published today. 

Planning permission has been granted for a five-home project that will be North East Scotland's first Passivhaus development. Woodend of Glassel sits in private woodland just minutes from Banchory, Aberdeenshire. It will be built by Insch-based Passivhaus builder Coldwells Build.

A joint venture between West Ranga Property Group and Lujo Properties has teamed up with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) to submit a detailed planning application for a proposed Tesco supermarket and petrol station at Woodpark Road, Portree.

Two 19th century Griffin sculptures which once stood on either side of the entrance gate for Muirhouse Mansion in Granton Waterfront have been beautifully conserved and restored after spending over 50 years in storage.

Campaigners have slammed the UK and Scottish Government for "squandering opportunities" across energy, buses and retrofitting as a new report demonstrates the failure of politicians to enable local government to build on success stories of public ownership across Scotland.

Persimmon Homes West Scotland has welcomed the unanimous approval of its planning application for a major new residential development at Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, following a decision by East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is calling on people across Mid to North East Scotland to share their experiences of economic, social and cultural rights as part of their spotlight research into how these rights are being realised in communities across the region.

Housing bodies have criticised the Scottish Government for failing to consider the added cost of proposed new green energy standards on new homes, warning that the regulations will significantly deepen the country’s housing emergency.

The number of new homes started in the third quarter of this year fell 5% across Scotland, according to new figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC), which warned the industry is at a “critical point”.

Thenue Housing has stepped up its efforts to tackle domestic abuse in an unprecedented show of support for its tenants. The Association has successfully implemented a new Domestic Abuse Policy, strengthening its commitment to supporting tenants – both men and women - affected by domestic abuse

Three community groups in East Lammermuir have been awarded more than £110,000 to create warmer homes and improve the natural environment around the area, thanks to the latest round of funding from the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Lothian Heat Community Int

Arden Property Management has been named Scotland’s top letting agency, taking home Gold at the national ESTAS Awards for Best Letting Agent in Scotland, as voted for by both landlords and tenants, alongside the Best in County title for Edinburgh. As the female-led business celebrates its 20th