Scottish Government

Parents across Scotland have been applying early for the new Scottish Child Payment that will open on Monday 15 February. Social Security Scotland is taking applications ahead of the new benefit’s introduction to help manage demand. 56,000 applications were received between Monday 9 November a

Housebuilder Guild Homes is seeking to overturn a 'disproportionate' financial contribution on one of its latest projects. The firm is appealing to the Scottish Government to reduce how much Angus Council is asking it to play towards cheaper homes at development on land south of Gardyne Street in Fr

More than 30 new properties are being made available for social rent in Stonehaven and Laurencekirk following the completion of two new developments. In Stonehaven, four existing properties that were used as Aberdeenshire Council education offices at Cameron Street have been converted to form eight

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation the Adult Disability Payment. This consultation asks questions on whether the draft regulations will achieve the aims of Adult Disability Payment, and also seeks feedback on certain policy approaches.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has highlighted the Scottish Government's confirmation that no updates to guidance affecting the social housing sector are planned to be published in advance of 26 December. SFHA confirmed this after it was announced that Mainland Scotland

A total of 1,057 affordable housing supply homes completed in the latest quarter, July to September 2020, an increase of 860 homes on the 197 completions in the previous quarter, April to June 2020. According to the latest statistics released by Scotland's chief statistician, there were about half t

Scotland’s least well-off families have seen a marked increase in their income from three Scottish Government benefits, according to an evaluation published today. The evaluation of the three Best Start Grant payments shows that families on the lowest incomes were able to buy essential items f

Glasgow residents will have their say on possible reforms to the private rented sector in the city after councillors agreed that there is a rent crisis.

Work to bring superfast broadband to the North of Scotland, including some of the most remote rural and island communities, will start in the New Year.

Pursuing a new licensing regime for short-term lets in the midst of the pandemic has the potential to cause further serious damage to the rural economy, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said. The rural business organisation said it was perplexed by the Scottish Government's announcement that it

A Scottish Government reporter has overturned a decision by Fife Council to reject plans to build 125 homes in Aberdour. The local authority rejected a proposal by Hillside School’s to develop its site off Main Street after the Scottish Environment Protection Agen

Almost £6 million in funding from the Scottish Government will provide friendship and human connection to people at risk of social isolation and loneliness over the winter months. Part of the Scottish Government’s £100m winter package to support people, the funding will ensure serv

Charities working with children and families on low incomes will receive a share of £3.3 million to help meet the needs of those affected by poverty at Christmas and in the new year. The money forms part of the £100 million winter support package announced by First Minister Nicola Sturge

Shire Housing Association has been awarded £37,5000 from the Scottish Government's Communities Recovery Fund. This will help the association to continue working with local community groups dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that the Water Charges Reduction Scheme is to be increased from 25% to 35% reduction for those who are eligible. Gail Walker, CAS water policy manager, said: "Water charges in general are increasing, which is nec