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At the Highland Council’s Economy & Infrastructure committee held on 28 May 2026, members agreed the distribution of Highland Coastal Communities Funding (HCCF) allocation across the local area committees.   HCCF funding is allocated to Highland Council from the Scottish Government. T

Angus Council has strong leadership and a focus on collaboration and improvement, according to the latest report completed by the Accounts Commission. The report said the council is clear about its current and future financial challenges, with increasing service demands and rising costs. It is worki

Almost half of private renters in England (48%) who dealt with a letting agent in the last three years, equal to nearly 4 million people, faced rule-breaking behaviour, a survey by Citizens Advice has revealed.

Cruden Homes has submitted detailed plans for a new coastal neighbourhood in Elie.

Glasgow-based property developer Kelvin Properties has unveiled emerging proposals for Burnbank Bowling Club on Woodlands Road.

More than 60 women and children experiencing homelessness in Scotland are restarting their lives, thanks to a £7.7 million investment from the Women in Safe Homes Fund. The homes, delivered in partnership with Scottish homelessness charity Cyrenians, are supporting women and children, includin

England's Housing Ombudsman has released its latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report, which highlights how windows and other hazards can often be interlinked, especially damp and mould or excess cold.

An annual report that reviews social value trends, measurement, and impact in UK social housing has revealed that more than £1.19 billion of social value was delivered by housing associations in 2025, supporting over 179,000 individual beneficiaries across the UK.

New Gorbals Housing Association is urging locals to grab their kit and head to Gorbals Fair on Saturday to celebrate a summer of sport.

Councillors have agreed a programme for this financial year to spend more than £207m on improving and expanding council housing across Edinburgh.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published a summary of the main areas of work it plans to do during 2026/27. Aligned to the priorities set out in its 2024 – 2027 Strategy, the Regulator said its plans are focused on delivering its statutory regulatory functions, listening to tenants, servic

Cairn Housing Association has announced a new partnership with Home Energy Scotland to help tenants access free advice and support around energy use, heating and reducing household bills. Managed by the Energy Saving Trust and funded by the Scottish Government, Home Energy Scotland provides impartia

A trail-blazing and inspirational initiative to launch the working lives of young people has taken centre stage at Elderpark Housing. The housing association played host to a celebratory event to mark the achievements of young people participating in the Working Rite initiative.

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has opened the first funding round in phase three of the scheme.

Householders across Scotland are reporting warmer homes, lower bills and less stress after receiving energy efficiency upgrades through Scottish Government-funded retrofit schemes - as other residents are urged to take up support to do the same before another difficult winter.