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All council tenants in East Lothian have been sent a letter and questionnaire explaining the proposals for a rent increase for 2026-27 and asking for their feedback.

Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from the Scottish Government.   Successful applicants to the third round of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund, now worth more than £1.8 million, will receive

A clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) will now be introduced after Evelyn Tweed MSP secured approval for an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

The skyline of Motherwell will change forever on Sunday 7 December 2025, when Allan, Coursington, and Draffen Towers will be demolished in a single controlled blowdown.

Caledonia Housing Association has received four shortlist nominations at two industry awards. The organisation has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 CIH Scotland Housing Awards. The CIH Awards, which recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individua

Proposals for a new residential-led development on the site of the current JTC Furniture factory in Dundee have been unveiled.

Shire Housing Association has unveiled ambitious plans which include investing over £9 million in the next five years in its existing homes, building 49 new homes in Netherthird and building a new office at Glaisnock Road in Cumnock.

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a £61 million fire safety contract to UK fire protection specialist Harmony Fire.

Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support, as Scotland’s unique benefit marks its fifth anniversary.   Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued from next week to families caring for children with the highest disability suppo

The UK Government is to press ahead with a phased introduction of Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRS), which will introduce new rules on openness and transparency for private registered providers of social housing in England.

Organisations across Scotland will mark Challenge Poverty Week with a series of events for residents.

A new project in Edinburgh’s Craigleith area has seen free water butts and stormwater planters installed at 27 properties, to help reduce the risk of flooding. The work aims to reduce the amount of rainwater entering the urban drainage system during periods of heavy rainfall and is one of two

The depute leader of Moray Council, Cllr Donald Gatt, is to step down from the position to focus more fully on his ward duties. Cllr Gatt, who has served as depute leader since August 2022, will also stand down as chair of the Corporate Committee and as depute chair of the Police and Fire and Rescue

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has approved the submission of the Annual Assurance Statement (AAS) to the Scottish Housing Regulator.  The statement provides assurances on the council's compliance with the regulations and outlines ongoing efforts to improve housing services for tenants and ot

Hillcrest recently welcomed engagement professionals from housing organisations across Scotland to a sold-out workshop focused on enhancing tenant engagement, delivered in partnership with Fraser Campbell and Marc Kelly from CX-Feedback.