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A new affordable West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP) housing development in Whitburn is a real family affair – with a son, mum and gran all moving into the same street. The three generations have been housed in WLHP’s new £11.5 million development in Whitburn where all 85

Two major milestones have been reached at CHAP Group’s social housing project at Summerhill.

The developer behind proposals for a major new housing and commercial development at a disused site near Edinburgh Airport has signalled its commitment to the project with the submission of an outline masterplan.

Avant Homes has been given the go-ahead for a new 120-home development on the outskirts of Dundee.

Scottish company IndiNature, which makes ‘carbon negative’ insulation, is the latest firm to receive a share of £8 million funding for circular economy businesses administered by Zero Waste Scotland. IndiNature uses 100% natural materials to create eco-friendly insulation for homes

Homes for Scotland has unveiled the shortlisted candidates for its Associate Member of the Year. The trade body has announced there will be no winners of its 2020 Awards this year, but all shortlisted candidates will be revealed to recognise the efforts of successful submissions.

Shonagh Morgan has been appointed to the role of sales manager for Cruden Homes (West). Shonagh brings over 20 years of experience from the housebuilding and property industry having previously worked for housebuilders Miller and Cala and property specialists Savills and Knight Frank.

A fundamental review of disability assistance must be initiated by the Scottish Government during the next parliament, according to a coalition of organisations campaigning for long-term improvements to social security for disabled people.  Following the devolution of powers over 

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on future public spending decisions to protect equalities and human rights in Scotland is to be considered by a Holyrood committee.  The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights (EHRi) Committee has issued a call for views on the financial i

Around 23,000 low income households without proper internet access will be helped to get online with the assistance of £15 million of Scottish Government funding. The investment, part of the Connecting Scotland programme, will prioritise disadvantaged families with children and young people le

Dundee City Council has revealed that tackling the coronavirus crisis has resulted in extra spending of nearly £33 million. An update report on the financial implications of coronavirus and a financial recovery plan will be considered by the policy & resources committee on August 24.

Construction and infrastructure services provider Kier Group has announced End Youth Homelessness (EYH), a UK-wide movement of local charities that have joined forces to tackle homelessness together, as its new corporate charity partner.

A blanket ban on evictions makes no provision for anti-social tenants and those who choose not to pay their rent, says David Bookbinder. Extending the timescale for giving longer notice periods in arrears and anti-social behaviour cases is a kick in the stomach for the vast majority of tenants

Hotels are likely to still be used for emergency accommodation for asylum seekers in Glasgow for at least another four months, according to reports.

Tenants have moved into new homes in Kilmarnock after the first phase of the New Farm Loch housing development was officially handed over to East Ayrshire Council.