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Scots struggling to pay their council tax bills have been urged not to delay seeking help, as local authorities tighten their rules on recovering missed payments. Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the free moneyadvice.scot service, said stricter recovery policies are likely to have the biggest impa

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced a partnership with VELUX to secure an improved operating environment for the SME home builder sector, contributing to the growth and sustainability of this vital group which has seen a significant reduction in activity since 2017. In June 2024, HFS published it

Over £3 million has been put into the pockets of Dundee pensioners, thanks to city-wide efforts encouraging people to apply for Pension Credit.

Hillcrest has appointed John Alexander as its new chief executive, starting in early Summer 2025. Currently the head of local authorities within SSEN Transmission, John Alexander is the former leader of Dundee City Council, board member of NHS Tayside and a member of the National Advisory Council. H

Reidvale Housing Association (RHA) has launched a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify a community-focused organisation to lease and lead the future operation of the Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre – a valued local asset located in the heart of Dennistoun. Originally establish

A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of works took place on 9th April attended by Ahsan Afzal and Grant Millar from Ambassador Group, Alan Tang, group CEO and executive director from Funder, Far East Orchard (“FEOR”), members of the design team, and Clark Contracts project team, incl

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,

Residents of 20 blocks of flats in Coatbridge are already feeling the benefits following the completion of an ambitious energy efficiency refurbishment project.

North Lanarkshire Council has completed another housing project delivering new homes in the heart of the Motherwell community. A total of 48 new flats at Brandon Street are now home to tenants and form part of the council's ambitious new housing supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

Ongoing efforts to combat poverty in Dundee will be outlined to councillors on Monday, April 21. Two items on the agenda of the City Governance Committee focus on work which is helping city individuals and families who are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis.

Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework, placing the Glasgow-based energy services business at the forefront of Scotland’s drive towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. Developed by the LHC Pro

On 17th April, The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland celebrates its second birthday! We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past two years – from membership growth, to adding new member benefits, giving away free and discounted places on webinars, events and tr

Communities in Glasgow will be cleaner and greener thanks to a new environmental service.

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Asso

An ambitious community-led initiative on the Orkney island of Sanday is moving forward with a call for architectural design proposals for an innovative housing and healthcare project. The Sanday Development Trust has issued an open invitation to tender for the design of Care for Sanday — a tra