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The developer behind a proposed residential-led development in Balerno has appealed to the Scottish Government after the application was refused by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Stirling Council’s budget engagement launched yesterday with the start of its 2022-23 Budget Conversation. Residents are being asked to give feedback on their personal spending priorities and most-valued services through an online survey as part of the budget-setting process for next March.

Energy regulator Ofgem has appointed British Gas to take on supplying People’s Energy’s approximately 350,000 domestic customers and around 1,000 non-domestic customers after the Scotland-based energy provider ceased trading last week. Outstanding credit balances, including money owed to

John Devine, former deputy CEO (regeneration) at ng homes, is to take on the role of CEO this month as Robert Tamburrini retires after 28 years of service. Mr Devine initially joined ng homes in 2009 as head of business development and recently was deputy CEO (regeneration) of ng homes’ invest

Home Group has appointed Susan Deacon as the new chair of its Scottish subsidiary, Home Scotland. With more than 30 years’ involvement in Scottish business and public life, Susan brings a wealth of experience to the role and also to a position on the Home Group board.

Outgoing Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association chief executive Lachie Macdonald has spoken of his 35 years at the organisation during which he oversaw its growth from four homes to almost 800. The Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association was established on 21st March 1983. On 1st April 1986, Lachie was

Clackmannanshire Council has agreed to bridge a funding gap for the development of new dementia-friendly housing in Alloa but the project has been delayed due to a lack of materials.

Hjlaltland Housing Association recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebrated the completion of its new affordable housing project at Houlland Lea in Sandwick. At the AGM, in the absence of the chair, the vice chair, Colin Nicholson, welcomed members to the meeting and relayed the cha

Aberdeen City Council has adopted a new compulsory purchase policy to bring empty properties back into productive use.

The impact that a lack of affordable housing in rural Perthshire is having on the region's hospitality staff shortages has been highlighted by a local councillor. Highland Perthshire SNP member Mike Williamson said housing, ahead of both Brexit and Covid-19, is the "biggest single factor” 

The Scottish Government has released a report on the use of external high pressure laminate (HPL) cladding system across a number of sectors in Scotland.

West Lothian Council has announced plans to conduct improvement works and inspections to properties at Burns Avenue, Armadale. The programme relates to structural inspections of non-traditional construction which have already been carried out at similar properties within the area.

Over 236 tonnes of furniture have been saved from being dumped or going to landfill thanks to a life-changing upcycling service from Wheatley Group.

Fife Council is to fund home adaptations to meet people’s care needs as part of an additional £6.21 million spend to help Fife, and its residents, recover and build back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Agreed by member of the council's Policy & Coordination Committee, most

Tenants living in council homes in Moray are being contacted to arrange the fitting of new smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire regulations in Scotland have changed and as the landlord for council homes, Moray Council has a legal duty to upgrade smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms to meet