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CIH Scotland has today launched its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections.

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, this weekend (4 – 5 October 2025), but it’s not too late to snap up two free tickets (worth £24) - click here.

Working-age households in Inverclyde facing fuel poverty this winter can apply for financial support from a new fund. The Heating Support Fund will give one-off grants of up to £200 to help people with their heating bills during the colder months.

The Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which could see plans for nearly 1,000 new affordable homes put in motion, will be discussed at an executive meeting of Falkirk Council on 9 October.

Plans to redevelop the site of the former high flats in Irvine are to be unveiled to members of the public.

A local community art project celebrating the history of the Upper Dens area of Dundee has selected local artist Abi Baikie to create a striking new public artwork at Weavers Yard. Three tin panels (triptych) were installed at Weaver’s Yard in the 1980s, featuring art which told the story of t

Paisley has been shortlisted for the prestigious Scotland Loves Local Town of the Year Award, recognising the town’s ambitious regeneration and community-led transformation.

Argyll & Bute has become the fifth Scottish council to stop developing plans for a local Visitor Levy amid concerns about the potential impact on the tourist economy. Councillors voted against developing its plans at this stage after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) highlighted worries t

Work has officially begun on an innovative, purpose-built supported accommodation project in Rutherglen, with The Salvation Army now brought on board the project.

Two campaign launches and a new chair ensured that this year’s Almond Housing Association AGM had a lot to share. Firstly, Adam Turner stepped down as chair after more than four years in the role, although he will be staying on as a member of the board.

Inverclyde Council has appointed David Forbes as its new chief financial officer. Mr Forbes joins the council from North Ayrshire Council, where he has worked since 2016 and is currently senior manager (strategic business manager).

The preferred bidder for the sale of the former Paisley Grammar Secondary School on Glasgow Road has unveiled its plans for the site.

New council housing will be built on the site of Carnoustie’s former Kinloch Primary School after councillors approved a development of 11 one and two-bedroom houses on the Links Avenue site. Angus Council’s development standards committee was presented with more than 40 representations

The next steps for a proposed scheme intended to reduce flood risk for up to 3,200 homes in the Musselburgh area will be considered by councillors next week. A report being presented to a full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday sets out the history of flooding in Musselburgh, which is projec

Moray Council has unveiled the next phase of its Transformation Strategy, aimed at reshaping how services are delivered and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.