Views sought on changes to planning rules. The Scottish Government is consulting on potential measures to simplify planning processes and encourage the provision of new homes in rural areas and
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Supporting the Vulnerable & Boosting Investment Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan has published the Housing Emergency Action Plan to tackle the housing crisis. The plan focuses on three key
£20 million additional funding for the next phase. A further £20 million will speed up actions to make Scotland’s buildings safe from dangerous cladding, Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan has announced.
Local MSP welcomes investment to tackle housing emergency Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the announcement that Angus Council will benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers, supported by £2 million in
Support for local authorities. Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a
Building Safety Levy Bill Published Additional funding could be unlocked to fix building safety issues through new legislation published in the Scottish Parliament. If passed, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland)
Proposals for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Private rented homes could be subject to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028 to support efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce
Increased investment for adaptations in homes. The budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer will more than double this year
Views Sought on Detail of Plans A consultation has been published on potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap. Last year, the Scottish Government
Providing fairness for tenants. Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas. The proposed
