Scottish Housing News

30/09/2026

Colleagues from across Cairn Housing Association came together earlier this month for a series of events designed to strengthen connections, celebrate achievements and help shape the organisation& #8217;s future.

Colleagues from across Cairn Housing Association came together earlier this month for a series of events designed to strengthen connections, celebrate achievements and help shape the organisation's future. Five 'Wee Gatherings' were held across Cairn's locations in Thurso, Inverness, Edinburgh, Bell

30/09/2026

The number of people presenting as homeless in Inverclyde has gone down, official figures from the Scottish Government show.

The number of people presenting as homeless in Inverclyde has gone down, official figures from the Scottish Government show. The Homelessness in Scotland: 2025-26 report details that in the 12 months from April 2025 to March 2026, the number of applications in Inverclyde fell by three per cent to 40

30/09/2026

The Highland Council has agreed to submit proposals for two Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) to Scottish Ministers following extensive public consultation and consideration by local area committees. 

The Highland Council has agreed to submit proposals for two Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) to Scottish Ministers following extensive public consultation and consideration by local area committees.  A special meeting of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee this week saw members approv

30/09/2026

Scarf has launched a new video featuring clients sharing their experiences of getting support from the charity.

Scarf has launched a new video featuring clients sharing their experiences of getting support from the charity. The video brings together highlights from three client stories, showing how Scarf supports households through home energy advice, energy efficiency improvements and retrofit programmes.

30/09/2026

A sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases was recorded across the UK during the summer months, prompting warnings that landlords may need to rethink how they plan and resource neighbourhood services as temperatures continue to rise.

30/09/2026

More than 75,000 households across Scotland have received energy advice or support to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in the last year through Changeworks and its partner services.

30/09/2026

Stirling-based regenerative design and build company Hoose has secured three major business awards over the summer, recognising its approach to innovation and its ambition to help shape the future of housebuilding.

Stirling-based regenerative design and build company Hoose has secured three major business awards over the summer, recognising its approach to innovation and its ambition to help shape the future of housebuilding. The young company won The HEAT, a Dragons’ Den-style competition organised by C

30/09/2026

Clydebank Housing Association has been participating in the Career Ready Scotland programme since 2024, helping young people build essential work skills, gain real-world work experience and unlock their career potential.

30/09/2026

EVH's Annual Conference 2026 “Building Agility Together” will take place on October 29-30

Find the latest events and courses in the Scottish housing sector on the Scottish Housing News website.

30/09/2026

Bield has launched its new People Strategy 2026-2030 at its AGM in Edinburgh, setting out how it will support and develop colleagues as they work to deliver better outcomes for older people across Scotland.

Bield has launched its new People Strategy 2026-2030 at its AGM in Edinburgh, setting out how it will support and develop colleagues as they work to deliver better outcomes for older people across Scotland. Shaped by Bield’s ambition, as well as feedback and aspirations from employees, the str