Scottish Construction Now is pleased to publish in full a response to our readers' survey and planning series by Ian Aikman, chair of Heads of Planning Scotland. As chair of Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS), I felt compelled to write to you after reading your recent editorial in Scottish Constructi
A Housing Bill to legislate for rent controls, new tenant rights and new prevention of homelessness duties will be introduced in the next year, First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed yesterday during his first Programme for Government (PfG) announcement. With a focus on tackling poverty as