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A further £1.8 billion has been allocated by the Scottish Government for health and social care as part of an additional £2.5bn package in response to coronavirus. The Autumn Budget Revision (ABR) for 2020-21 brings the total committed so far to deal with the pandemic to more than £

The calm efficiency and first-class service that guests of a modern, boutique hotel might reasonably expect is to be provided in a brand-new multi-agency advice and support hub for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Fitted out in cool colours, contemporary furniture and designer lig

Scotland's finance secretary Kate Forbes has said that the chancellor's Winter Economy Plan announced yesterday does not go far enough to protect jobs. While Ms Forbes welcomed some of the measures announced by the UK Government, she said that the details of the economic plan would not provide the s

East Renfrewshire Council is set to review the approach taken in tackling homelessness in an attempt to adopt the Scottish Government's recommendation for a shift to a rapid rehousing approach. The Homelessness and Rough Sleepers Action Group was set up to produce solutions to end homelessness and r

Glasgow City Council is seeking views on a new draft strategy aimed at helping vulnerable people involved in street begging in the city. Public consultation on the document is underway and people are invited to study the strategy then contribute their views via the council's website.

A rent support scheme for Aberdeen City Council tenants has helped care experienced young people across the city enrol in higher or further education. An update of the success of the scheme, which was previously agreed at full council in March, was given to councillors on operational deliv

A national awards celebration for housing in Scotland will be hosted as a virtual event this year as plans are now being finalised for a broadcast quality, live digital experience which celebrates the best in new build housing.

The Scottish Government has now committed more than £350 million to support communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Since March, this funding has enabled councils, charities and community groups to be flexible and respond swiftly to help people impacted economically or socially, including

CALA Homes (North) has been given the go-ahead to create a new development in Cults.

Having ended its statutory intervention at Dalmuir Park Housing Association (DPHA) in March last year, the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has now formally absolved the landlord of the need to provide any further assurances about its governance. The Regulator placed the Association in high engageme

The proprietor of a flat in Edinburgh who sought to establish that their neighbour had a statutory obligation to pay for half the cost of repairs to the external render of the common wall of their building has had their application rejected by the Sheriff Court.  Karen Lacey argued that th

The Scottish Housing Regulator has reported a fall in the number of people who applied to local authorities as homeless during August but the number of households in temporary accommodation and rent arrears owed to social landlords both increased. Information published in the Regulato

A new development of 46 affordable homes in Dumbarton is giving families a whole new view of life.

Easthall Park Housing Co-operative has been shortlisted in the category of Employer of the Year: Platinum two-49 award with Investors in People 2020. The Investors in People standard explores practices and outcomes within an organisation under three performance headings: leading, supporting and

Wheatley Group has helped hundreds of homeless people put a roof over their heads throughout the coronavirus crisis. Wheatley has worked with the Scottish Government, local authority partners and other agencies to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.