Council housing news
Developer sought for a major regeneration housing project in Edinburgh
Published on Monday 30 April 2012
A contract worth an estimated £80m to build around 800 new homes in the Pennywell/Muirhouse area of Edinburgh has been advertised by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Tenants given a voice for housing services
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Council tenants will be able to continue to shape the city’s housing services after the green light was given to include them in future decisions.
Keys for first new council home in a generation being handed over
Wednesday 22 February 2012
The first new council home to be built for a generation in Edinburgh will be officially handed over to the new tenant today (22 February).
New affordable homes milestone reached
Monday 31 October 2011
A record number of affordable homes have been approved for construction this year by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Further National Housing Trust boost for the city
Thursday 27 October 2011
Another 89 affordable homes are to be built in Edinburgh under the National Housing Trust (NHT) initiative.
Successful start for housing incentive scheme
Monday 17 October 2011
A pilot scheme which offers Edinburgh tenants financial help in moving to smaller homes has seen a 72% increase in applications from people living in homes too large for their housing needs.
Step up the housing ladder for armed forces
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Ex-service personnel have been given a boost in their bid to find a new home by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Tenants debate future of city housing
Tuesday 4 October 2011
Council tenants are being offered the chance to shape the city’s housing services at a conference in the Capital this weekend.
North Sighthill tower blocks down with a bang
Sunday 25 September 2011
Schoolboy Lewis Reynolds joined Councillor Norman Work, and former residents, Maureen and William Murdoch, in demolishing the three multi-storey blocks at North Sighthill today (25 September).
All set for North Sighthill demolition day
Thursday 22 September 2011
Three multi storey blocks at North Sighthill in Edinburgh are due to be demolished this weekend to make way for the regeneration of the area.
Demolition day for schoolboy poster winner
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Schoolboy Lewis Reynolds will be literally bringing the houses down this weekend!
First Council homes for a generation up for top award
Monday 29 August 2011
The project which will see the first new council homes built in Edinburgh for more than a generation has been short listed for another major housing award.
A new dawn for North Sighthill
Wednesday 24 August 2011
The skyline of North Sighthill in Edinburgh will be changed forever with the dramatic demolition of three tower blocks on Sunday 25 September 2011.
Future of housing allocation in Edinburgh set for public consultation
Friday 19 August 2011
A consultation is underway during August on how the City of Edinburgh Council and other social housing providers allocate housing in the Capital.
National Housing Trust boost for the city
Thursday 4 August 2011
The first contracts to deliver affordable homes in the Capital have been signed under the National Housing Trust initiative.
Council cuts household bills in the Capital
Thursday 14 July 2011
As the country’s main energy suppliers are set to increase their prices by up to 20% this year, the City of Edinburgh Council it doing its bit to help council tenants cut their household bills.
New Council homes project wins top award
Friday 10 June 2011
A major housing award has been achieved by the project which will see the first new council homes built in Edinburgh for more than a generation.
Two Edinburgh high rises set for face lift
Tuesday 29 March 2011
A multi-million pound refurbishment of two of Edinburgh’s 1960s high rise flats has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a contractor to kick start the transformation.
Architects announced for next 21st Century Homes phase
Thursday 10 February 2011
Edinburgh's ambitious project to build the first new council homes for a generation has taken an exciting step forward.
Housing leader's reaction to Scottish Government paper
Saturday 5 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Housing Leader Councillor Paul Edie has welcomed the Scottish Government’s policy paper 'Housing Fit for The 21st Century today'.
Web survey helps shape affordable housing needs
Wednesday 2 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is carrying out an online survey on affordable housing needs in the Capital.
New centre for children with disabilities at Seaview
Wednesday 12 January 2011
The Council is set to invest in a new respite centre for Edinburgh youngsters who have additional support needs.
First new Council homes for a generation take shape
Tuesday 19 October 2010
Scottish Government Housing Minister Alex Neil today joined Cllr Paul Edie to cut the first sod of earth from the site where Edinburgh’s first council homes for a generation are being built.
Gas safety measures for Edinburgh council homes
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Carbon monoxide monitors will be installed in every council home in Edinburgh with a gas supply over the next two years.
Developer for new council homes in Edinburgh
Thursday 26 August 2010
Construction work on the first new council homes for a generation in the Capital is set to begin following the appointment of a developer.
Incentive scheme to free up under-occupied Council homes
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Moving costs boost for Edinburgh council tenants switching homes * Pilot could free up dozens of under-occupied homes * Potential for lengthy waiting lists for families to be reduced
Affordable housing market boost on the cards for Edinburgh
Thursday 29 July 2010
* Potential for up to 600 affordable homes to be built * Scottish Government underwrite Council loans * Boost for construction industry and local businesses
Modernising home care visit by Shona Robison
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Public Health Minister Shona Robison will see pioneering home care developments implemented by The City of Edinburgh Council at a special visit tomorrow (9 June).
Council homes investment hitting the mark
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Over half of Council homes in Edinburgh have now attained the Scottish benchmark standard for quality thanks to focused investment.
New benefits advice service to help edinburgh cancer patients
Friday 12 March 2010
A new service offering Edinburgh cancer patients, their families and carers advice and support to help them secure statutory welfare benefits has been officially launched.
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