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An overall increase in infrastructure investment set out in the Scottish Government’s draft Infrastructure Investment Plan has been welcomed by the Existing Homes Alliance. The five-year plan outlined a £24 billion commitment to decarbonise business, industry and buildings

Proposed changes to Scottish planning regulations are at odds with the welcome extension of the First Home Fund, according to Homes for Scotland (HFS). The scheme was introduced as a pilot to help buyers purchase their first home from either the new or secondhand market, providing up

Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) praised the endurance of its tenents during the coronavirus emergency during its AGM last Thursday. The Association pledged not to be knocked off course by the disruption caused by the pandemic and to remain “ambitious” by continuing to build hom

Williamsburgh Housing Association held its first virtual annual general meeting last Wednesday evening. The shareholding members received a warm welcome from chairperson Margaret Symons, who highlighted that housing had a key part to play in the recovery from COVID-19 and that Williamsburgh was

Angus Council is to commence a new housing allocation system from the start of November that it said will put the power of choice into the hands of local home seekers. The choice-based lettings system will see the council and its housing partners – Blackwood Homes, Caledonia Housing Associatio

Scotland's regeneration forum SURF has announced the 2020 shortlist for its national awards scheme, which showcases success in responding to regeneration challenges in communities across Scotland. This year pays particular focus to projects and communities that have come together to support those mo

Edinburgh World Heritage has completed major conservation work on the last of three historic tenements on the Canongate comprising of 16 residential dwellings and five shops.

Ex-rugby international Gareth Thomas is helping People’s Energy launch a new campaign to end fuel poverty. An estimated four million UK homes are currently living in fuel poverty. With the full financial fallout of COVID-19 not yet known, this figure is undoubtedly set to rise as households fa

The Scottish Government has launched a new £10 million fund to make the area around the River Clyde an engine of sustainable and inclusive growth and kick-start its economic recovery.

Plans for a major expansion in St Andrews including 900 new homes, a business park and shops, have been approved by councillors. The new homes will form part of the St Andrews West Strategic Development Area, which includes the new Madras College currently under construction at Langands and the new

Social housing providers should consider squirrel-proofing their premises this month, according to a new guide from the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).

Parkhead Housing Association is to commission a full and independent investigation after a previous review highlighted a range of breaches in a number of its policies. In April this tear, Parkhead commissioned an independent investigation to undertake a review of the process of recruitment and appoi

Care services delivered by Ark Housing Association to vulnerable customers across Scotland over the last year have achieved their highest ever average grades from Scotland’s care regulator. Ark has revealed its inspection scores from the Care Inspectorate have maintained a year-on-year improve

Stirling Council has announced plans to deliver the first new build council homes in Dunblane for more than 45 years. Members of the local authority's environment and housing committee yesterday agreed the purchase of 26 properties at Barbush, Dunblane, from developer Miller Homes that will be

Officers are working with contractors to mitigate the financial implications and timescale delays incurred on Aberdeen City Council's capital investment projects, councillors heard this week.