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Cunninghame Housing Association is recruiting a Senior Property Maintenance Officer
Senior Property Maintenance Officer - Cunninghame Housing Association
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February 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Cunninghame Housing Association is recruiting a Senior Property Maintenance Officer
A pledge to deliver 80,000 new affordable homes by 2031 is the centrepiece of a package of measures unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today to tackle the nation’s housing emergency.
Scottish Conservatives deliver 80,000 affordable homes pledge in new paper
A pledge to deliver 80,000 new affordable homes by 2031 is the centrepiece of a package of measures unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today to tackle the nation’s housing emergency.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
A pledge to deliver 80,000 new affordable homes by 2031 is the centrepiece of a package of measures unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today to tackle the nation’s housing emergency.
A new drive could get underway to help ensure that Dundee is streets ahead when roads are developed in the city.
Dundee aiming to be ‘streets ahead’ with place design
A new drive could get underway to help ensure that Dundee is streets ahead when roads are developed in the city.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
A new drive could get underway to help ensure that Dundee is streets ahead when roads are developed in the city.
Councillor Tony Gurney has been elected as the new leader of North Ayrshire Council and Councillor Christina Larsen as depute leader.
Leadership changes unveiled at North Ayrshire Council
Councillor Tony Gurney has been elected as the new leader of North Ayrshire Council and Councillor Christina Larsen as depute leader.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Councillor Tony Gurney has been elected as the new leader of North Ayrshire Council and Councillor Christina Larsen as depute leader.
North Ayrshire Council reaffirmed its commitment to a significant programme of investment in council homes, neighbourhoods and new affordable housing across the area.
North Ayrshire Council sets rent levels for 2026/27
North Ayrshire Council reaffirmed its commitment to a significant programme of investment in council homes, neighbourhoods and new affordable housing across the area.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
North Ayrshire Council reaffirmed its commitment to a significant programme of investment in council homes, neighbourhoods and new affordable housing across the area.
Tenants have started to move into the new council homes in Linlithgow.
New council homes delivered in Linlithgow
Tenants have started to move into the new council homes in Linlithgow.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Tenants have started to move into the new council homes in Linlithgow.
Work has started on a mixture of 44 new homes in Cambuslang for South Lanarkshire Council.
Work begins on new council homes in Cambuslang
Work has started on a mixture of 44 new homes in Cambuslang for South Lanarkshire Council.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Work has started on a mixture of 44 new homes in Cambuslang for South Lanarkshire Council.
Scottish Borders Council has developed a balanced revenue and capital budget proposal protecting frontline services including schools, teachers, care services and investment in roads across its wide rural area.
Scottish Borders Council delivers balanced draft budget proposal
Scottish Borders Council has developed a balanced revenue and capital budget proposal protecting frontline services including schools, teachers, care services and investment in roads across its wide rural area.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Scottish Borders Council has developed a balanced revenue and capital budget proposal protecting frontline services including schools, teachers, care services and investment in roads across its wide rural area.
A former dinner lady who was encouraged to work in schools after being recognised for her natural ability with children is now leading a weekly support group for neurodivergent young people and their families at Tynecastle Park.
Charity Spotlight: Support group launched for neurodivergent children at Tynecastle Park
A former dinner lady who was encouraged to work in schools after being recognised for her natural ability with children is now leading a weekly support group for neurodivergent young people and their families at Tynecastle Park.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:42 AM
A former dinner lady who was encouraged to work in schools after being recognised for her natural ability with children is now leading a weekly support group for neurodivergent young people and their families at Tynecastle Park.
Link Group is recruiting a Housing Officer in Edinburgh
Housing Officer - Link Group
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February 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Link Group is recruiting a Housing Officer in Edinburgh
A Wheatley tenant who lost almost everything she owned said she “couldn’t wait to get back home” after the social landlord completed major repairs to her fire-damaged flat.
Glasgow tenant returns after major fire repairs
A Wheatley tenant who lost almost everything she owned said she “couldn’t wait to get back home” after the social landlord completed major repairs to her fire-damaged flat.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:20 AM
A Wheatley tenant who lost almost everything she owned said she “couldn’t wait to get back home” after the social landlord completed major repairs to her fire-damaged flat.
Bield Housing and Care has strengthened its board through a series of phased appointments, enhancing its leadership at a time when digital innovation and independent living are increasingly central to supporting older people across Scotland.
Bield adds digital expertise to board to support independent living
Bield Housing and Care has strengthened its board through a series of phased appointments, enhancing its leadership at a time when digital innovation and independent living are increasingly central to supporting older people across Scotland.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Bield Housing and Care has strengthened its board through a series of phased appointments, enhancing its leadership at a time when digital innovation and independent living are increasingly central to supporting older people across Scotland.
Scotland’s social landlords are facing renewed pressure to adopt meaningful anti‑racism policies after new research laid bare the extent to which Black people and people of colour are being failed by the housing system.
Podcast: Calls grow for social landlords to confront systemic racism
Scotland’s social landlords are facing renewed pressure to adopt meaningful anti‑racism policies after new research laid bare the extent to which Black people and people of colour are being failed by the housing system.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Scotland’s social landlords are facing renewed pressure to adopt meaningful anti‑racism policies after new research laid bare the extent to which Black people and people of colour are being failed by the housing system.
The Anti-Racism and Housing Network will meet again on February 18
Anti-Racism and Housing Network
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February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Anti-Racism and Housing Network will meet again on February 18
Màiri McAllan has said Fife Council is “leading the way” in tackling the housing emergency.
McAllan: Fife ‘leading the way’ in tackling housing emergency
Màiri McAllan has said Fife Council is “leading the way” in tackling the housing emergency.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Màiri McAllan has said Fife Council is “leading the way” in tackling the housing emergency.
Students at Kelso High School and Peebles High School have taken part in hands-on Built Environment Roadshows, delivered by Cruden in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Borders (DYW Borders) and social housing provider Eildon Housing Association.
Cruden inspires next generation through bricklaying sessions at Borders high schools
Students at Kelso High School and Peebles High School have taken part in hands-on Built Environment Roadshows, delivered by Cruden in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Borders (DYW Borders) and social housing provider Eildon Housing Association.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Students at Kelso High School and Peebles High School have taken part in hands-on Built Environment Roadshows, delivered by Cruden in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Borders (DYW Borders) and social housing provider Eildon Housing Association.
East Ayrshire Council’s assisted living housing development in Mauchline has been officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities.
New housing development in Mauchline officially opened
East Ayrshire Council’s assisted living housing development in Mauchline has been officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
East Ayrshire Council’s assisted living housing development in Mauchline has been officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities.
Rosehill Housing Association is recruiting a Chief Executive
Chief Executive - Rosehill Housing Association
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February 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Rosehill Housing Association is recruiting a Chief Executive
The majority of Scots want to upgrade their homes to cut energy bills and stay healthier and warmer, but concerns over costs and trustworthy advice hold them back, according to new findings from energy efficiency social enterprise Changeworks.
High costs and lack of trusted advice ‘hold Scots back from homes upgrades’
The majority of Scots want to upgrade their homes to cut energy bills and stay healthier and warmer, but concerns over costs and trustworthy advice hold them back, according to new findings from energy efficiency social enterprise Changeworks.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The majority of Scots want to upgrade their homes to cut energy bills and stay healthier and warmer, but concerns over costs and trustworthy advice hold them back, according to new findings from energy efficiency social enterprise Changeworks.
Sanctuary Scotland is recruiting an Assistant Housing Manager in Cumbernauld
Assistant Housing Officer - Sanctuary Scotland
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February 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Sanctuary Scotland is recruiting an Assistant Housing Manager in Cumbernauld
The ground has officially been broken at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Cairnton Rise development in Newmachar, marking the start of construction on a major new 140-home community.
Ground broken on 140 new homes in Newmachar
The ground has officially been broken at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Cairnton Rise development in Newmachar, marking the start of construction on a major new 140-home community.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The ground has officially been broken at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Cairnton Rise development in Newmachar, marking the start of construction on a major new 140-home community.
Scottish charities LinkLiving and Turn2us have joined forces to support young people in Edinburgh in taking steps towards long-term financial stability.
LinkLiving and Turn2us partner to provide better futures for Edinburgh young people
Scottish charities LinkLiving and Turn2us have joined forces to support young people in Edinburgh in taking steps towards long-term financial stability.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Scottish charities LinkLiving and Turn2us have joined forces to support young people in Edinburgh in taking steps towards long-term financial stability.
Fife Council is calling on private landlords and domestic property owners to become part of a new partnership, providing temporary accommodation for vulnerable families and professional support to help meet local housing needs.
Fife Council invites residential property owners to provide temporary accommodation
Fife Council is calling on private landlords and domestic property owners to become part of a new partnership, providing temporary accommodation for vulnerable families and professional support to help meet local housing needs.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Fife Council is calling on private landlords and domestic property owners to become part of a new partnership, providing temporary accommodation for vulnerable families and professional support to help meet local housing needs.
Surveyors reported a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market as both demand and supply levels were on the up.
RICS: Surveyors expect sales rise in Scottish housing market as demand and supply ticks up
Surveyors reported a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market as both demand and supply levels were on the up.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Surveyors reported a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market as both demand and supply levels were on the up.
Social landlords in England are largely meeting Awaab’s Law requirements once hazards are identified, but the first two months of implementation reveal growing pressure around interpretation, capacity and unintended operational consequences, early data from Housemark has revealed.
England: Strong early compliance with Awaab’s Law amid capacity and consistency pressures
Social landlords in England are largely meeting Awaab’s Law requirements once hazards are identified, but the first two months of implementation reveal growing pressure around interpretation, capacity and unintended operational consequences, early data from Housemark has revealed.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Social landlords in England are largely meeting Awaab’s Law requirements once hazards are identified, but the first two months of implementation reveal growing pressure around interpretation, capacity and unintended operational consequences, early data from Housemark has revealed.