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North Ayrshire Council tenants will be asked to share their thoughts on the service in the coming weeks.

East Lothian Council has published a Draft 2021-2023 Poverty Plan and will be inviting views in a consultation to last for 12 weeks. The Draft plan and consultation was approved at a meeting of East Lothian Council on 22 June 2021 (item 5). A final draft of the Plan will be brought back to a subsequ

The Scottish Federation of Housing Association (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a new £10 million grant fund for tenants who have fallen into rent arrears as a result of the pandemic as well as a national awareness-raising campaign which will target all rente

Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA) has today announced plans for a pilot project to create rainwater gardens as part of its commitment to improving sustainability in the community.

Partick Housing Association (PHA) has announced the completion of its latest new housing supply project at Purdon Street in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has been awarded Cyber Essentials certification, a major milestone in efforts to deliver excellence in cybersecurity. The certification, which demonstrates that the company’s policies and procedures are strong enough to protect against cyber threats,

John Kerr, housing development and homelessness manager at West Dunbartonshire Council and a member of CIH Scotland’s Board, discusses what can be done to end youth homelessness in Scotland. As we emerge from the darkness of the pandemic into the ‘new normal’ most commentary is con

Vulnerable people experiencing social isolation in Tayside are getting connected to loved ones, community groups and vital services thanks to a nationwide digital initiative.

Ogilvie Construction has started work on a £17 million project to build new homes and a care facility for Midlothian Council in Dalkeith.

The Highland Council is looking forward to welcoming tenants to their new homes in the heart of Dingwall at the recently completed Joe Yates Court development, named after one of the town’s greatest characters. The six, one-bedroom flats have been designed by Trail Architects and local develop

Scotland's tenant's union Living Rent has voiced its support for the extension of the emergency measures granted under the Scottish Coronavirus Acts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Living Rent has demanded that the Scottish Government act to rigidly protect tenants from eviction. These de

The process for securing required community benefits from the proposed Park of Keir development is nearing conclusion, Stirling Council has confirmed.

Aberdeen City Council’s leader has welcomed a report from Scotland’s public spending watchdog for local government that praised the council’s drive and innovation in improving services. The Accounts Commission commended the council on performance gains made since its last Best Valu

Investment of almost £1 billion to tackle child poverty in the last financial year has been welcomed by social justice secretary Shona Robison. She has also pledged to bring forward “game-changing” policies as she called for society to unite to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.

The Scottish Government has announced a £10 million grant fund to support tenants who have fallen into rent arrears as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the fund, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "The Scottish Government has taken action from the outset to support