Up to 11,000 Dundee households facing fuel poverty either have or are set to receive a payment to help with their energy costs. Fuel Well Dundee has funding totalling over £1 million available to support people on a low income or who are already experiencing fuel poverty, with energy costs as
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Tenants renting a council house in Dundee could see an increase of around £2.41 a week if councillors back a consultation on the options. Members of the neighbourhood services committee have opened discussions with tenants on annual increases ranging from 3% to 3.5% or between an average
Cyclists in Dundee could soon have secure on-street storage for their bikes if a £225,000 scheme gets the green light. Councillors will be asked to approve a tender from Cyclehoop Ltd for the supply and installation of 40 storage units, including in some of the city’s most deprived areas
The procurator fiscal is to take no proceedings against three men linked to a corporate fraud investigation at Dundee City Council. It was revealed in 2019 that the local authority had launched an investigation following allegations about the award of an £8.3 million contract to provide safety
Community projects across Dundee to help people keep warm this winter have already been allocated over £25,000 from a city fund.
Dundonians will have a chance to share their views on the city council’s spending priorities before the budget is set early next year. This year’s consultation comes amid the cost of living crisis, continuing pressures on local council budgets, increasing demands on some key services and
Dundee City Council and its partners have delivered a successful third year of its Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan to address homelessness, according to an updated report considered by councillors. The Covid-19 pandemic occurred just before the end of Year 1 and has had a significant impact on homel
Stewart Milne Homes will no longer be required to pay towards an extension of Ballumbie Primary school in Dundee after a successful appeal. The housebuilder argued that because the school is short of full capacity, the extension is not required and it should not need to contribute around £380,
A licensing scheme for all short-term lets in Dundee will be introduced on October 1, in line with recent Scottish Government legislation. Before it goes live, Dundee City Council is looking for views on the draft policy statement and proposed additional licensing conditions.
Work is underway to build 67 new Caledonia Housing Association homes at Ballindean Road in the east end of Dundee. The Association’s latest development in the city will be a mix of 43 houses and 24 flats made available for affordable rent or Shared Equity sale. All the homes will come with sol
Progress has been made on a number of outcomes set out in the 2021-2024 Dundee City Council Neighbourhood Services Service Plan, councillors were told last night. Members of the Neighbourhood Services Committee were updated on and discussed the Service Plan at a meeting last night.
Councillors in Dundee will today be asked to approve an Open Market Housing Acquisition Strategy which could increase the supply of affordable housing for social rent in the city through purchases of suitable properties on the open market. The introduction of the strategy would complement the existi
A total of 79 homes in the St Mary’s area in Dundee could benefit from window replacements if Dundee City Council approves tenders this week.
The number of houses built in Dundee last year was at its highest level for more than a decade according to new official figures.
Street Soccer Scotland will be hosting a small-sided international football tournament in Dundee, this September. The event aims to provide an opportunity for players from Street Football projects across the globe to represent their country in our inaugural small-sided tournament. The event will aim