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Scottish households and businesses are set to benefit from a clearer, more reliable framework on how to make homes, offices and places of leisure more energy efficient, as work begins on a new national approach to identify suitable improvements to buildings, including a move to low carbon heating.
Work begins on new framework to measure housing energy efficiency
Scottish households and businesses are set to benefit from a clearer, more reliable framework on how to make homes, offices and places of leisure more energy efficient, as work begins on a new national approach to identify suitable improvements to buildings, including a move to low carbon heating.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Scottish households and businesses are set to benefit from a clearer, more reliable framework on how to make homes, offices and places of leisure more energy efficient, as work begins on a new national approach to identify suitable improvements to buildings, including a move to low carbon heating.
South Ayrshire Council has formally agreed to return almost £6 million in education contributions to a housing developer, after ruling that the school‑capacity expansion the money was intended to fund is no longer required.
Councillors vote to return £6m education contribution to developer
South Ayrshire Council has formally agreed to return almost £6 million in education contributions to a housing developer, after ruling that the school‑capacity expansion the money was intended to fund is no longer required.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:38 AM
South Ayrshire Council has formally agreed to return almost £6 million in education contributions to a housing developer, after ruling that the school‑capacity expansion the money was intended to fund is no longer required.
Places for People (PfP) has become the first housing association to partner with Britain’s walking charity, The Ramblers.
UK: Places for People becomes first HA to partner with The Ramblers
Places for People (PfP) has become the first housing association to partner with Britain’s walking charity, The Ramblers.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Places for People (PfP) has become the first housing association to partner with Britain’s walking charity, The Ramblers.
Miller Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, paving the way for the delivery of 64 energy-efficient homes and marking a significant milestone as the homebuilder celebrates 25 years of building communities in South Lanarkshire.
Miller Homes makes latest land acquisition in Hamilton
Miller Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, paving the way for the delivery of 64 energy-efficient homes and marking a significant milestone as the homebuilder celebrates 25 years of building communities in South Lanarkshire.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Miller Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, paving the way for the delivery of 64 energy-efficient homes and marking a significant milestone as the homebuilder celebrates 25 years of building communities in South Lanarkshire.
A new draft Highland Council Participation and Engagement Strategy is being issued for comment and input to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of as many people as possible across Highland.
Highland Council seeks input on draft participation and engagement strategy
A new draft Highland Council Participation and Engagement Strategy is being issued for comment and input to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of as many people as possible across Highland.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
A new draft Highland Council Participation and Engagement Strategy is being issued for comment and input to ensure the strategy reflects the needs of as many people as possible across Highland.
Almond Housing Association has welcomed HomeAid West Lothian into its building, as the charity opened a new furniture and thrift store in Craigshill.
Almond welcomes HomeAid West Lothian to office space
Almond Housing Association has welcomed HomeAid West Lothian into its building, as the charity opened a new furniture and thrift store in Craigshill.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Almond Housing Association has welcomed HomeAid West Lothian into its building, as the charity opened a new furniture and thrift store in Craigshill.
Glen Oaks Housing Association has once again achieved the prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation – a national mark of outstanding service.
Glen Oaks Housing Association retains top customer service accreditation
Glen Oaks Housing Association has once again achieved the prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation – a national mark of outstanding service.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Glen Oaks Housing Association has once again achieved the prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation – a national mark of outstanding service.
West of Scotland Housing Association has secured planning and listed building consent for the Grade B-listed Station House at 34-36 St Enoch Square to undergo a multi-million-pound conversion into homes for mid-market rent.
WSHA to transform Glasgow’s Station House into affordable housing
West of Scotland Housing Association has secured planning and listed building consent for the Grade B-listed Station House at 34-36 St Enoch Square to undergo a multi-million-pound conversion into homes for mid-market rent.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:47 AM
West of Scotland Housing Association has secured planning and listed building consent for the Grade B-listed Station House at 34-36 St Enoch Square to undergo a multi-million-pound conversion into homes for mid-market rent.
Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.
Public investment and government ‘culture change’ required to boost community-led housing
Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Community-led housing is an effective way to tackle the rural housing crisis and the Scottish Government needs to do much more to support the vitally important sector, campaigners have said today.
Almost £1900 of community grants have been awarded to five local groups by South Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Area Committee.
Community grants help groups across East Kilbride area
Almost £1900 of community grants have been awarded to five local groups by South Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Area Committee.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Almost £1900 of community grants have been awarded to five local groups by South Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Area Committee.
North Ayrshire Homelessness Prevention Partnership has launched a joint project that will develop new ways to help prevent homelessness in the private sector.
Pilot project to help prevent homelessness in North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire Homelessness Prevention Partnership has launched a joint project that will develop new ways to help prevent homelessness in the private sector.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
North Ayrshire Homelessness Prevention Partnership has launched a joint project that will develop new ways to help prevent homelessness in the private sector.
Communities from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway have benefited from more than £19 million in government funding to help make social housing more energy efficient and cleaner to heat.
Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund shares a further £19m to help heat homes
Communities from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway have benefited from more than £19 million in government funding to help make social housing more energy efficient and cleaner to heat.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Communities from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway have benefited from more than £19 million in government funding to help make social housing more energy efficient and cleaner to heat.
Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland.
Mortgage provider Gen H launches in Scotland
Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland.
Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over four years, have been announced by first minister John Swinney.
New £20m grant scheme to support homes in rural and island communities
Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over four years, have been announced by first minister John Swinney.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over four years, have been announced by first minister John Swinney.
The City of Edinburgh Council holds no evidence that its Short-Term Let Planning Control Area has delivered any measurable improvement in housing supply, affordability or market outcomes since it was introduced in 2022, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has found.
Edinburgh short-term let control area has ‘delivered no measurable housing benefit’, FOI reveals
The City of Edinburgh Council holds no evidence that its Short-Term Let Planning Control Area has delivered any measurable improvement in housing supply, affordability or market outcomes since it was introduced in 2022, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has found.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The City of Edinburgh Council holds no evidence that its Short-Term Let Planning Control Area has delivered any measurable improvement in housing supply, affordability or market outcomes since it was introduced in 2022, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has found.
Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of land at sites in Drumry and Maryhill to Wheatley Group.
Wheatley to build new Glasgow homes after council land disposals
Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of land at sites in Drumry and Maryhill to Wheatley Group.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of land at sites in Drumry and Maryhill to Wheatley Group.
A major development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing tenures.
City of Edinburgh Council acquires Leith development in £30.5m deal
A major development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing tenures.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:18 AM
A major development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing tenures.
Preparations are being made ahead of the closure of an Inverclyde temporary accommodation facility, with access to homelessness services now being provided by a 24-hour-a-day phone line.
Inverclyde temporary accommodation facility to close
Preparations are being made ahead of the closure of an Inverclyde temporary accommodation facility, with access to homelessness services now being provided by a 24-hour-a-day phone line.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Preparations are being made ahead of the closure of an Inverclyde temporary accommodation facility, with access to homelessness services now being provided by a 24-hour-a-day phone line.
Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat shares why a 1966 comedy sketch still speaks to Aberdeen in 2026.
Craig Stirrat: Class, inequality – the new normal or same old same old?
Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat shares why a 1966 comedy sketch still speaks to Aberdeen in 2026.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat shares why a 1966 comedy sketch still speaks to Aberdeen in 2026.
Cala Homes (West) has marked progress on the delivery of its new neighbourhood in Bo’ness with a call for local nominations to be part of its dedicated community pledge.
Cala launches community pledge in Bo’ness
Cala Homes (West) has marked progress on the delivery of its new neighbourhood in Bo’ness with a call for local nominations to be part of its dedicated community pledge.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Cala Homes (West) has marked progress on the delivery of its new neighbourhood in Bo’ness with a call for local nominations to be part of its dedicated community pledge.
Renfrewshire Council has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi‑trades contractors framework, supporting the delivery of repair, maintenance and refurbishment services to domestic properties across the local authority area.
Clark Contracts appointed to multi-trades contractors framework
Renfrewshire Council has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi‑trades contractors framework, supporting the delivery of repair, maintenance and refurbishment services to domestic properties across the local authority area.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Renfrewshire Council has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi‑trades contractors framework, supporting the delivery of repair, maintenance and refurbishment services to domestic properties across the local authority area.
Share is hosting its Understanding Deeds of Conditions 2-day course on 4th and 11th March
Understanding Deeds of Conditions
Find the latest events and courses in the Scottish housing sector on the Scottish Housing News website.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Share is hosting its Understanding Deeds of Conditions 2-day course on 4th and 11th March
Share is hosting its Medical Adaptations for Housing Staff course on 25th February
Medical adaptations for housing staff
Find the latest events and courses in the Scottish housing sector on the Scottish Housing News website.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Share is hosting its Medical Adaptations for Housing Staff course on 25th February
Did you know that almost 1000 Scottish leaders from the public, private, and voluntary sectors have already taken part in a Charity Leadership Scotland Leadership Exchange?
Charity Spotlight: Charity leadership exchange programme launched
Did you know that almost 1000 Scottish leaders from the public, private, and voluntary sectors have already taken part in a Charity Leadership Scotland Leadership Exchange?
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Did you know that almost 1000 Scottish leaders from the public, private, and voluntary sectors have already taken part in a Charity Leadership Scotland Leadership Exchange?
Organisations with proposals to bring vacant and derelict land in Glasgow back into productive use are now invited to apply for funding through the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund.
Glasgow invites applications for vacant and derelict land fund
Organisations with proposals to bring vacant and derelict land in Glasgow back into productive use are now invited to apply for funding through the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Organisations with proposals to bring vacant and derelict land in Glasgow back into productive use are now invited to apply for funding through the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund.