Housing

Shetland Council has agreed a new plan for greener homes, buildings and businesses across the isles. 

The Shetland Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) looks ahead to the next five years - with the aim of improving quality of life for residents and tackling fuel poverty. 

A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills.  

The National Planning Skills Commitment Plan will provide training and skills development through monthly themed webinars, hands-on learning and recruitment support. It is supported by more than 100 leaders across almost 60 organisations in the built and natural environment professions. The plan will cover different themes at different times, with the first one on housing.

Housing, tourism and population retention

Contested rural environments: housing tourism and population retention

Rural Scotland covers 94% of the land but faces significant challenges, such as housing shortages, poor healthcare access, and tensions over land use. These issues impact both rural communities and the environment.

This RSE in-conversation livestream series brings together experts to explore these issues, uncover their roots, and discuss solutions for a more sustainable future.

Land for Rural Housing: Supporting the Delivery of New Rural Homes

The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has published a new report on Land for Rural Housing and the opportunity for public sector leadership. 

This session will explore the need to increase rural housing and the role of a supply of land in creating new homes.  Major opportunities for economic growth in rural Scotland require new homes to support that growth.  At the same time remote communities are suffering from depopulation and an ageing demographic.

A campaign to increase awareness of tenants’ rights was launched this week by Housing Minister Paul McLennan. This includes information about where renters can to go to access help and advice.

Tenants in Scotland have some of the strongest rights in the UK which include:

Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 1

Welcome to the Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 1

This online event is a gathering of passionate individuals dedicated to exploring and delivering innovative, affordable and low-carbon solutions to the rural and urban housing crises in Scotland.

The Scottish Land Fund (SLF) has awarded 10 grants across the country totalling nearly £2m this year to community groups.

The Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.

Since 2022 young people from across Scotland’s islands have highlighted to Young Islanders Network (YIN) what is important to them in their island community.

The top two recurring issues have been Transport and Housing.

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