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People's Energy Company, the first Community Interest Company energy supplier, has announced new appointments to its senior leadership team. In light of recent business growth, People’s Energy has introduced the new roles of chief operating officer, chief information officer, and chief people

In the past year, Cyrenians’ FareShare depot based in Leith has distributed 1,800 tonnes of food to charities and community groups across Central and South East Scotland – the equivalent of creating over 4.2 million meals, and a three-fold increase on previous year. Cyrenians tackles the

A £60 million partnership between Rowallan Castle Estate and Cherish Homes is behind the development of 79 custom build homes on the 600-acre estate, with sustainability and reducing emissions one of the key considerations.

Optimal Economics is undertaking a research project for the Building Standards Division (BSD) of the Scottish Government to identify and quantify the role and contribution Local Authority Buildings Standards Scotland (LABSS) makes to the delivery of the building standards system in Scotland. LABSS w

Housing officers at Aberdeen City Council have voted to go on strike next month amid claims they are under “mounting pressure” to manage an increased workload as a result of a rise in housing arrears and homelessness in the city. A ballot held by trade union Unite earlier

Almond Housing Association has appointed Iona Taylor as director of asset management. Following a competitive recruitment process, the Association welcomed Iona to the team this month.

A successful collaboration between eight housing associations is helping to deliver value for money for tenants and provide a boost for communities.

Queens Cross Housing Association has been placed 14th on a list of the UK’s best housing associations to work for.

Research for housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland shows 1.5 million adults in Scotland (36%) are currently struggling with the condition, security, suitability, or affordability of their home, or been discriminated against while trying to find it. Around 3%, representing more than 130,0

The Social Justice and Fairness Commission has outlined key policy development approaches an independent Scotland could take to ensure it delivers the very best housing it can for everyone who lives here.

North Lanarkshire Council's house building plans continue to gather momentum as additional sites for future developments were given the green light following a meeting of the council's housing and regeneration committee. The new council house building programme is delivering significant investment t

East Lothian Council’s Cabinet has agreed allocations targets for council houses for the next year.

Residents across Loreburn Housing Association’s Later Living developments for over 55s now have easy access to the internet thanks to an award from the Connecting Scotland programme and the social landlord’s commitment to digital engagement for its tenants. The Connecting Scotland progra

Developers have scaled back the number of apartments it plans to deliver as part of resubmitted proposals for St Vincent Crescent in Glasgow.

Arc-Tech MU has been appointed to a major housing development in Glasgow’s East End.