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Scottish Borders Council is looking for the public’s input into the next Local Housing Strategy, a key document that provides a framework of action, investment and partnership working in a mission to deliver on local housing priorities. An online survey is available here until November 30

Developer Spectrum Properties has successfully appealed to have its plans to convert a Glasgow job centre into flats approved.

Proposals to demolish part of Greenock’s Oak Mall Shopping Centre and build over 100 new flats have been recommended for approval by planning officers. A decision was due to be made on the plans at a meeting yesterday, however, planning chiefs ended up cancelling it as papers had not been issu

Aberdeen City Council is once again supporting national Challenge Poverty Week, which runs from 4-10 October and aims to highlight the reality many face from living in poverty. As a key partner of Community Planning Aberdeen (CPA), the council is working in partnership with public, private and third

Electrical trade association SELECT has joined the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS) to warn that all heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms being fitted under new legislation must comply with the relevant product standards.

The secret story of one of Glasgow’s most beautiful quarters and the extraordinary characters who helped create some of the city’s best-loved institutions will be told for the first time in a new book. Glasgow’s Blythswood, written by author and historian Graeme Smith, tells the st

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has secured a £58 million facility from Royal Bank of Scotland to support investment in current homes and the delivery of 300 new homes over the next seven years. SBHA owns and manages more than 5,600 homes across the Scottish Borders, from Skirling

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has commenced work on twelve new affordable homes in Hamilton.

Homes in Glasgow are to benefit from major improvements in energy efficiency thanks to a new net-zero retrofit project by GHA. A total of 36 Canadian timber homes in Drumchapel will benefit from a £1.5 million ‘deep retrofit’ programme.

Today's removal of the £20 uplift to Universal Credit will have a dramatic impact on thousands of children in Scotland, charities have warned.

Proposals underway for an ambitious housing energy retrofit programme to the Glasgow City Region’s 428,000 homes could create thousands of new local jobs, improve the quality of housing, reduce fuel poverty and deliver on Scotland and the UK’s commitment to net zero carbon

The Highland Council has taken possession of thirty new flats at Mart Road in Dingwall that it said will significantly enhance the town centre and provide much needed affordable quality housing in the heart of the Ross-shire town. Re-named ‘Morganti House’ and ‘Ross Buildings&rsquo

Riverside Scotland recently welcomed Riverside Group chair Terrie Alafat for a tour of its Ayrshire communities and on-going new developments.

Hillcrest Futures held a celebratory afternoon tea at The Woodlands Hotel in Broughty Ferry last week to recognise the volunteers who help at its boutique charity shop, Past Present Futures. Attendees enjoyed a catch up over a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes before being presented with var

A residential development opportunity for up to 500 homes on the former site of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre has been launched to the market.