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The Scottish Government has revealed details of its Covid recovery strategy which it said will put people who have suffered the most as a result of the pandemic at the heart of its actions.  For a fairer future sets out the next steps in Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic, recognising

The first annual report of how Edinburgh is progressing in its aim to end poverty by 2030 has detailed significant positive developments taking place in the capital.

A pay rise for social care staff has been announced by the Scottish Government as part of £300 million measures to help health and care staff tackle what is anticipated to be a tough winter for the NHS. Health secretary Humza Yousaf has announced that social care pay will rise above the Living

Energy, compliance, refurbishment and building services provider Valley Group has appointed a new director of energy service. Kevin Callaghan has gained a wealth of experience delivering whole house retrofit across the UK and NI. With a demonstrable track record of success.

The UK’s national homelessness charity Crisis is using virtual reality (VR) to teach young people about homelessness.

Up to £50 million will be given to councils and social landlords over the next five years to build housing infrastructure which will help deliver new homes across the country, the Scottish Government has announced. Grants from the Housing Infrastructure Fund will be used to build infrastructur

Osprey Housing has announced that Stacy Angus, the Association's current director of housing services, will take up the role of chief executive officer. Ms Angus will succeed Glenn Adcook who is retiring after nearly 11 years with the organisation, the last four as CEO.

Trust Housing Association is reshaping its leadership team to deliver its bold new three-year business strategy, The Time is Now, and operating model. The Association said its reshaped team is an exciting blend of internal talent and new recruits to the business. The change brings together extensive

The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) has helped Dunedin Canmore, part of Wheatley Group, reduce the interest rate it pays on a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to just 1.25%.

Independent living provider Blackwood has outlined its bold plans for the next five years, including building 400 homes for disabled people and developing more innovative ideas for healthy ageing. Julie McDowell, Blackwood’s chair, told the charity’s virtual AGM that its core objective i

CIH Scotland has called for the UK Government to provide long-term support for people at risk of homelessness post-pandemic after its new report highlighted that households across the UK are likely to be on "cliff edge" following the removal of the £20 Universal Credit top up later t

New town hubs, more affordable town centre homes and a new family learning centre are among the projects planned for North Lanarkshire’s towns and communities as part of the local authority’s £1.25 billion The Place, The Vision plan. After announcing the projects to members of the

Scotland’s annual conference looking in detail at the causes of and solutions to homelessness takes place from 5 – 7 October, presented by Homeless Network Scotland. This year’s theme is choice, covering topics from the housing we want to live in, to the area we want to settle and

With energy bills set to increase from October 2021, a survey has been launched by Hillcrest to find out how easy households are finding it to comfortably heat their homes, and how these price rises may make things more difficult. These price increases are a result of Energy watchdog Ofgem raising t

Glasgow City Council is seeking views on how digital technology can improve services related to housing in the city with a consultation that will help shape the final version of its Digital Housing Strategy (DHS).