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Housing associations, drug services and benefits services need to join forces and become far more interlinked if Scotland has a hope of tackling the scourge of drug deaths, according to speakers at SHARE’s Bitesize Briefing on the Role of Social Housing in Tackling Drug Abuse this week. Tackli

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help households save on their energy bills and contribute towards net-zero emissions goals. Heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to gas boilers. They draw energy from ex

Springfield Cross, an affordable housing development in Glasgow, has entered its final stages of build with the completion of multi-utility services.

North Lanarkshire Council is asking the public for their views on a licensing scheme for properties operating as short term lets. The scheme, introduced by the Scottish Government, aims to ensure safety standards for all short term lets and includes a ‘fit and proper’ test to assess whet

Camphill School Aberdeen, an Aberdeen charity that provides day and residential support to 95 children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, has had planning approved for the build of a £3 million residential house and social enterprise on its Murtle

Preparatory work is under way ahead of North Ayrshire Council's plans to bring down Irvine’s high flats.

Almost £6 billion has been given out in discounts through the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme since the size of the discount was increased in 2012, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA).

Langstane Housing Association turned 45 on Monday, 25 July 2022. The association did not become registered until 10 October 1977, but was founded in July 1977 with two employees and 250 homes.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has now completed the transfer of Charing Cross Housing Association and welcomed their new tenants, customers and staff on the 1st August.

Planning permission will be required for Edinburgh’s short-term let conversions, the Scottish Government has announced.

Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to officially launch its concept to transform future homes and communities in Glasgow this weekend. The Blackwood Peoplehood Project will develop a future-proof model for independent living in three distinct Scottish neighbourhoods including Cardonald i

Riverside Scotland welcomed South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell, Councillor Martin Kilbride, Buildings, Housing and Environment Portfolio Holder for South Ayrshire Council, and Councillor Julie Dettbarn, local councillor for the Kyle Ward to Scotland’s first large-scale affordable modular ho

River Clyde Homes Group (RCH), the social landlord, together with its commercial subsidiary, has announced two new director appointments. Stevie MacLachlan has been appointed as Customer Services Director. Mr MacLachlan joined River Clyde Homes in October 2016, where he has consistently demonstrated

An opening ceremony marking the completion of a development worth more than £2 million of ten modern and energy efficient affordable homes has taken place on the isle of Jura. People who live and work on Jura or have strong connections to the island have taken up the opportunity to reside in t

A Perth and Kinross project that helps homeless young people settle into permanent accommodation has had a successful 12 months by helping almost 100 people keep their tenancy, according to a new report. Youth Boost, commissioned by Perth & Kinross Council and delivered by the charity Rock Trust