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Energy tariff reform, income support and climate-sensitive policies must be introduced urgently to protect terminally ill people from the growing risk of fuel poverty, according to a leading academic. Dr Elaine Robinson, a research associate at the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughboroug

A planning application for 48 affordable homes at Ravenscraig has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council. Submitted by McTaggart Construction, North Lanarkshire Council and Ravenscraig Limited, the new homes will be built on Prospecthill Road, adding to the growing residential community within t

A demolition contractor is to begin work to bring down Centre West in East Kilbride Town Centre after ownership of the facility was transferred back to South Lanarkshire Council. The demolition of Centre West will create a new council-owned development site in the town centre. Under current plans sh

A residential and commercial block is to fill a gap site in Dundee’s West End after an application was approved by the local authority.

The significant redevelopment potential of the former Highland Theological College in Dingwall town centre has been highlighted as the property is brought to market.

The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Ardersier Mains.

Plans have been lodged to transform the derelict grounds of an Inverurie care home destroyed by fire seven years ago into a new affordable housing development.

The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the next evidence session of its inquiry into GB Energy and the net zero transition, exploring community-owned renewable energy projects in Scotland and community benefits schemes.  

NHBC, the new homes warranty and insurance provider, has released the latest edition of its technical Standards.

The National Retrofit Hub, working with Arup and supported by Impact on Urban Health and TrustMark, has published a new report exploring how SMETER-HTC and other measured data methods can help the UK design and deliver more effective retrofit programmes.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents of Tarbert to have their say on the future of the village as part of a consultation on the Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

Reidvale Housing Association has launched a wide-ranging consultation with tenants, homeowners and local businesses on its new Community Investment Strategy, setting out plans to invest more than £25 million in homes and neighbourhoods over the next decade. The draft strategy, covering the per

New analysis from Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has indicated a significant drop in the number of private rented homes across rural Scotland, with the organisation warning that recent Scottish Government interventions have discouraged landlords from investing in the sector. Between 2022 and 2025

The initial work of the Highland Poverty and Equality Commission to address the impacts of poverty has recently been welcomed by members of The Highland Council. An interim report introduced by Commission co-chairs Jim McCormick and Maggie Cunningham was noted by councillors at a meeting last month.

More young people will benefit from a project providing a safe space, trusted adults and safeguarding support in Glasgow city centre as a result of Scottish Government funding.