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Sanctuary’s first phase of Paisley’s West End regeneration officially underway

Published 1 year ago

Work to regenerate and breathe new life into Paisley’s historic West End is officially underway.

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Calls grow for RAAC social housing inspection programme

Published 1 year ago

The lightweight form of concrete linked to the collapse of the roof at a primary school in 2018 could be widespread in social homes built during the 1950s-70s, consultants have warned.

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Updated 20-minute neighbourhood vision unveiled for Edinburgh

Published 1 year ago

A key strategy has been updated to help people across Edinburgh live well locally in places that are healthier, greener, more vibrant and inclusive.

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Shetland islands connection planning at ‘advanced stage’

Published 1 year ago

A project aimed at connecting all of Shetland’s main islands by either a tunnel or a new ferry is now at an advanced planning stage, the local authority has revealed.

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In Pictures: Aberdeen beach revamp submitted for planning

Published 1 year ago

New images have revealed more about how a proposed multi-million-pound revamp of Aberdeen beach could look following the submission of new planning applications.

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Employee ownership model gains momentum in Scotland with two new additions

Published 1 year ago

While one trades in steel and the other in numbers, two more Scottish firms - Alexander (Scotland) & Co and Glen Drummond Chartered Accountants - have opted to become employee owned, handing their respective employees a 100% share via the creation of an employee ownership trust (EOT).

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RAAC found in 35 Scottish schools

Published 1 year ago

Work is underway to fully understand the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) across the school estate after the potentially dangerous material was found in at least 35 schools across the country, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

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Historic Aberdeen jeweller plans multi-million-pound Union Street revamp

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeen’s Jamieson & Carry, an independent, family-owned jewellery business founded in 1733, has unveiled the next phase of its multi-million-pound expansion plans at its Union Street store.

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Homes plan aims to complete Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson masterplan

Published 1 year ago

Plans have been lodged for more than 100 flats on a former Arnold Clark site in Glasgow.

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Dumfries and Galloway set to agree draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan

Published 1 year ago

Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to chart the course for sustainable housing development for tears to come with the agreement of its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP).

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Video: Handover marks milestone in Kingdom and University of St Andrews partnership

Published 1 year ago

Kingdom Initiatives and the University of St Andrews are celebrating the handover of 22 new affordable homes in the town as the first phase of an exciting new ‘university village’ completes.

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Council makes ‘off-the-shelf’ purchase of new homes at former Cumbernauld restaurant site

Published 1 year ago

Work is underway on a new development of council housing which will provide affordable properties for rent in Cumbernauld.

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Dandara Living development at Glasgow Harbour tops out

Published 1 year ago

Glasgow City Council’s ambition to regenerate the Clyde Waterfront took a further step forward with the topping out ceremony for Dandara Living’s new Granary Quay development at Glasgow Harbour.

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Recycl8 secures six-figure grant to propel low carbon concrete solutions

Published 1 year ago

Environmental services company Recycl8 has been awarded with a six-figure grant from the Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund (LCMCF).

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Glasgow’s vacant land levels continue to fall as five city projects receive funding

Published 1 year ago

Glasgow City Council has announced £5.57 million of funding to regenerate five vacant land projects after a report confirmed the continued fall in derelict sites in the city.

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