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A Glasgow-based fashion brand has teamed up with Homeless Project Scotland to launch a new scheme to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter.

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal against a lord ordinary’s decision to refuse to reduce a decision of Glasgow City Council not to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment in respect of the demolition of four tower blocks in Maryhill.

Wheatley Group has pledged its support to MCR Pathways, which runs a schools-based mentoring programme matching care-experienced young people with volunteer mentors. Care-experienced young people often have fewer life chances, and research shows having a mentor can help boost young people’s co

East Lothian Council has approved plans for 103 new houses and eight flats on land to the north of Castlehill, Elphinstone.

A vital community space based in Nicholson Square in Edinburgh, which serves 150-200 people experiencing homelessness every week, is facing closure today after unexpectedly being served an eviction notice. 

Community groups across North Ayrshire are being encouraged to apply for funding to help improve their local environment. The Asda Foundation supports small, grassroots community groups and is currently offering grants of between £500 and £3000 to help transform and improve community spa

Cost is frequently cited as one of the main barriers to building more sustainable homes – with figures varying from as little as 2% more, up to 17% more, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. SME Scottish housebuilder and timber frame specialists Eddie Wighton an

Scottish outdoor clothing manufacturer The Ootsider is to step up its help for people who are homeless after being awarded £40,000 grant funding from First Port.

As temperatures drop and the cost of living continues to rise, Hillcrest Futures is offering vital support to vulnerable people across Dundee this winter through its adult harm reduction and young people’s services. Winter Essential Bags, filled with items such as blankets, hats, gloves, warm

East Ayrshire Council has taken significant measures to alleviate a possible £20 million overspend across all service budgets, its chief financial officer has told members of the cabinet. Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must find around £4 million to achieve a balanced budget for 2025/26, the local authority has warned. In December 2024, the Comhairle assessed that there was likely to be a need to make up to £2m of savings in setting the 2025 budget. Finding these savings in cu

A scheme is being proposed to encourage Perth & Kinross Council tenants who have extra space in their homes to downsize to a more suitable property. The revised Tenant Downsizing Scheme is designed to create more housing opportunities for families in need of larger homes.

Light commercial vehicles supplier LCM Vans has pledged an annual donation to the Hillcrest Foundation as part of a new four-year contract to supply vehicles to Hillcrest Maintenance. This annual donation is a percentage of the overall contract value each year, with LCM Vans recently making its firs

The Scottish Land Commission is ushering in a new chapter with the appointment of Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black as its latest commissioners. Bringing a wealth of expertise in community engagement, sustainable development, and tenant farming, these new leaders are poised to driv

A new model of care and support for homeless people in Inverclyde has been agreed by the Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership. The move towards a community-based approach comes after significant research, planning and consultation and will have a primary focus on early intervention and prev