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Blackwood Housing and Care is set to embark on a new strategic journey, after announcing Jason MacGilp as its incoming chief executive. The leadership transition comes as Simon Fitzpatrick departs after a two-year tenure. He will be taking on the role of chief executive at the West of Scotland Housi

Housebuilder Campion Homes is celebrating the formal completion and handover of its Charleston development in Dundee.

“If we can get 90% of it right, I'd be delighted if somebody else came up with the other 10% and built on that. That's the history of social housing, right? Standing on the shoulders of giants and keeping getting better and better and better. We're just part of that chain.” Kieran Findla

Campion Homes has officially handed over the first accessible homes as part of the new Charleston development in Dundee.

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed a new head of business assurance. Gillian Anderson has been appointed to drive excellence in assurance, governance, corporate support and customer-focused service delivery across the organisation.

Blackwood Homes and Care has been recognised in a national research project for its technology advances in Scotland’s social care sector. The housing provider has been praised as a leader in adopting new social care technologies, according to a major report published by the University of

Figures from across the housing sector have paid tribute to housing veteran Julia Fitzpatrick who passed away last month. Julia passed away on December 29th after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Ten specialist homes have been handed over to the City of Edinburgh Council to help it address its housing crisis.

A partnership of housing associations is working with environmental charity Changeworks to launch a new service that will give tenants access to energy information, advice and advocacy.

Blackwood Homes and Care are deeply saddened to learn former board member and long-term tenant, Anne Walker, has passed away after a short illness. She was 69. A universally popular member of the board and a champion for independent living, Anne left an indelible imprint on the lives of everyone she

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed Steph Sutherland as its new development and commercial director. Ms Sutherland's appointment completes the restructuring of the organisation's executive management team. Replacing former development and commercial director Simon Fitzpatrick, who became chief ex

More than 18 months since we last spoke about environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting (ep 2), Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black reconvene with Link Group's finance director Nick Pollard to discuss how the parameters have changed during this time and how housing associations can benefit fro

Following the latest episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast in which Nick Pollard and Julie McDowell share their environmental, social and governance (ESG) expertise, Jimmy Black ponders what this means for other housing associations and their boards.

The Blackwood Design Awards (BDA) is celebrating a decade of excellence and innovation by welcoming entrants to participate in the 2023/24 competition. An international awards programme that seeks to find innovative and life-changing inventions and concepts that enhance independent living for people

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has published research which outlines the economic and social benefits of housing support. Commissioned by the Housing Support Enabling Unit, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Scottish Commission for Learning Disabilities, Hanover S