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The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed changes to its licensing policy on short-term lets (STLs) that will water down key health and safety requirements for homesharers during the Festival period to try to ease the acute shortages of visitor accommodation.

First Minister John Swinney has hailed the opening of Scotland’s first hydrogen homes as a "shining example" of how the country is leading the way in solutions to tackle climate change.

Eildon Housing’s extra care services at Dovecot Court, Peebles and Wilkie Gardens, Galashiels had an unannounced visit from the Care Inspectorate in January 2025 and received high praise for the quality of their regulated care and support.

Elderpark Housing paid tribute to Robert Burns with its 11th annual Burns Supper and gave some new Scots their first introduction to The Bard.

New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) finds that a combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the gover

The voices of local businesses and residents will be a key part of considering any potential visitor levy scheme for Perth and Kinross.

The Highland Council is preparing a new and important planning document called the Highland Local Development Plan. The plan will ultimately be used to determine planning applications and steer future development and investment in your area. Three documents have just been published which will shape

Charities and social enterprises in Dundee will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fund managers and experts dedicated to supporting Scotland’s third sector at an event led by responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS). On Thursday 6th February, leaders from Ta

Veterans Housing Scotland has launched its first public fundraising campaign. The activity, timed to coincide with the charity’s 110th anniversary activity, includes ads on SKY TV and commercial radio and will run during February.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is taking part in a Glasgow City Council programme aimed at reducing overcrowding and freeing up social housing for families on extended waiting lists. 

What do board games mean to you? Maybe you think of a friendly game of Scrabble, or even a table-flipping game of Monopoly! But social enterprise Socialudo are taking board games to the next level - they want to get everyone in the housing sector strategically thinking in a different way with their

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) proudly unveiled its 12 new homes at Fairhurst Drive in Burnfoot, Hawick last week. Councillor Carol Hamilton, Scottish Borders Council’s executive member for Housing and Culture, cut the ribbon to mark the official unveiling, in an event that brough

The Social Housing Safety Network Scotland  We’ve now welcomed over 50 members, and counting! 

A report outlining a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock was approved by elected members at a full council meeting last week.

An affordable housing development in Newtyle left half-finished following the collapse of Hadden Construction will be completed by spring, Abertay Housing Association has confirmed.