Scottish Government

An ambition to achieve ”world leading" levels of digital inclusion is at the heart of plans to equip Scotland for the technological transformation of the post-coronavirus world. The updated Digital Strategy, developed by the Scottish Government and COSLA in consultation with business and the t

A new strategy for Scotland’s rented sector will improve accessibility, affordability and standards, as part of a new 20-year route map for housing to be published next week by the Scottish Government. The Rented Sector strategy will be a key element of Housing to 2040 - Scotland’s first

Link Housing Association is among 173 organisations to benefit from £1.79 million which has been allocated from the Scottish Government active travel budget.

North Lanarkshire Council has reduced the number of households living in fuel poverty by 4,000 over the past year, improving the lives of its tenants and residents and reducing its carbon emissions This year’s Scottish House Condition Survey results show the significant progress that the counc

Thousands of Scottish people who are experiencing homelessness could become "trapped" between homelessness and unsuitable bed and breakfast accommodation, campaigners from The Salvation Army have warned. The Salvation Army Homelessness in Scotland report has revealed that local councils across Scotl

The Scottish Government’s ban on evictions should not end with the coronavirus lockdown, MSPs have heard. Throughout the winter lockdown, landlords in Scotland were not allowed to evict tenants from properties in most circumstances, extending the policy already in place through emergency coron

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has confirmed an extended cut to stamp duty for housebuyers in England will not be matched by the Scottish Government. Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his Budget to announce continued relief for property purchases, but the Scottish finance secretary said the temporary reduc

A council tax freeze has been agreed by Clackmannanshire Council. The decision was made by councillors yesterday and follows confirmation that the Scottish Government will compensate local authorities who choose to freeze Council Tax in the next financial year to help protect the household incomes o

Glasgow City Council is seeking a deal with the Scottish Government to fund run-down pre-1919 tenements in the city. Council chiefs wish to speed up the restoration of the homes which provide one-quarter of Glasgow's housing.

Thousands of families are now receiving their first Scottish Child Payment. As of Sunday 28 February 52,000 applications had been approved.

East Lothian Council has announced that council tax will be frozen in the year ahead as it approved its budget for 2021/22. Further investment has been earmarked by the council for Education and Children’s Services – including additional support for learning – and Health and Social

The latest generation of modern and energy-efficient council homes have been completed in North Ayrshire. The £7.66 million project at the site of the former Watt Court in Dalry, sees 49 new units created as part of a wider plan to build 1,575 new homes across North Ayrshire.

A £4 million support fund has been launched to help Scots struggling with their energy bills during the coronavirus lockdown. The Scottish Government scheme, which will be administered by national advice service Advice Direct Scotland, is designed to prevent households falling into fuel povert

A new £15 million fund has been announced by the Scottish Government to support affordable lending services. The money will support Credit Unions and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) which offer financial help to those who have poor credit and are often turned away from hig

Routine indoor visiting of care home residents by relatives, friends and carers will be able to resume in Scotland from early March with care providers supporting residents to have up to two designated visitors each and one visit a week for each visitor. With a wide range of protections now in place