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Kevin Stewart MSP, minister for local government and housing, has written a guest blog to mark five years of Warmer Homes Scotland and the key milestone of assisting 20,000 customers. When the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme was launched in September 2015, the ambitions of the Scottish Government

Legislation which requires all homes in Scotland to have interlinked smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be delayed by 12 months following criticism of the timing of implementation due to the impact of coronavirus.

The Everyone Home Collective launches its second route map, 'Scotland’s Ambition to End Destitution and Protect Human Rights' at Homeless Network Scotland’s ‘Safe As Houses’ conference this week. Sabir Zazai, chief executive of the Scottish Refugee Council, discusses the urge

Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed plans to strengthen protections for customers who are struggling to pay their bills this winter with the introduction of new licence rules for suppliers.

Elderpark Housing and a long-established Govan-based business have come together to deliver a jobs boost for young workers. Turner Services this week unveiled its three newest apprentices - all of whom live within Glasgow’s south side.

One of London’s largest housing associations is to undertake a comprehensive safety review across a six-block residential development following expert advice that the construction of the buildings may be putting around 1,000 residents at risk.

Three families have moved into Scotland’s first community-owned Passivhaus homes which have been developed by Nith Valley LEAF Trust (NVLT) in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Small Communities Housing Trust (DGSCHT). Representing the community of Closeburn in Upper Nithsdale, NVLT is a

Proposals to consult with Dundee City Council housing tenants on rent levels for 2021/22 will be considered by the council’s neighbourhood services committee next week. Councillors will be asked to approve a consultation that includes options for next year’s rent increase of 1.5%, 1.75%

A £30 million package of funding from the Scottish Government is being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus, including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays. Local authorities will be given flexibility

Elaine Nisbet, West Lothian Council's service manager, has been appointed as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her team's excellent work to help the West Lothian community. Ms Nisbet insists the award is a reward for the whole of the anti-poverty team for their work to help West

Intensive family support services across South East Scotland are receiving a boost from the City Region Deal. The deal’s Intensive Family Support Service will help families in areas of chronic worklessness and poverty, bringing together the third sector and all six local authorities in South E

Young carers are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to further awards as the Young Carer Grant marks it’s second anniversary. The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16, 17 and 18-year-olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for

Perth and Kinross Council planners have agreed a proposal to convert the four-storey building at the rear of Cafe Biba in Perth city centre into seven flats. Bridge of Allan-based Malcolm Parry Architects, which submitted the proposals said the traditional building, thought to be 130 years old, has

Kingdom Housing Association has started work to convert its vacant office building at Natal Place in Cowdenbeath back to its original residential use. Natal Place, Cowdenbeath

A woman who was unable to obtain social housing because she was not a member of the Orthodox Jewish community has failed in her appeal to the Supreme Court, made on the basis she suffered unlawful direct discrimination on grounds of race or religion or ethnic origin.