4 d. ago Councillors call on villagers to support return of community council to Bridgend

Councillor Sally Pattle said that community councils provided the community with “ direct link” to West Lothian Council to help shape the places represented.

Politics

4 d. ago Welsh village primary school set to be sold as council ignores community pleas

It has been on the market since 2024 but has so far failed to attract any offers

Politics

5 d. ago Views of West Lothian residents sought over plans to change both primary and secondary boundaries

A consultation has been launched to change a number of school catchments , with the aim of making sure they fit better with local community ties as well as community council and natural geographic boundaries.

Politics

5 d. ago Renfrewshire Council accused of being 'stingy' over funding for Kilbarchan defibrillator project

The community council applied for £3,800 as it looks to increase the number of devices in the area but will receive £1,600 instead.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Prison block' flats planned for former homeless unit site in heart of conservation village

The proposal has already received 21 objections with East Mains Community Council saying the design is "not in keeping with its position at the heart of the conservation area of the Village".

Events

7 d. ago Hamilton community groups and schools get slice of £50k council fund

The money went to the Hamilton West and Earnock ward.

Economics

1 week ago Rural Stirling villagers show support for call to clean up "eyesore" green space

A petition organised by the village's community council has attracted signatures of almost half of the residents, calling on Stirling Council and police to help restore the green space.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council dismiss plans to allow ownership of community centre in Netherton to be transferred to local group

The council’s communities committee unanimously supported recommendations in a report which said Netherton Community Centre should not be transferred to Rivals Foundation.

Politics

1 week ago Annual list of community grant recipients presented to North Lanarkshire Council

The council’s community grants scheme provides small amounts to local groups, supporting local projects and activities.

Politics

1 week ago Review of North Lanarkshire community safety highlights increases in some crimes

The annual report from the council advises elected members of the progress made under the Community Safety Strategy 2020-2025, which sees North Lanarkshire Council work in partnership with emergency services and other organisations.

Events

1 week ago West Lothian community centre group to 'dissolve' next year due to running costs

The move comes in protest at West Lothian Council’s proposals to press ahead with changes to the way community centres and halls are run as the council tires to wring £1 million in budget savings from them.

Politics

2 w. ago Transport problems leave children with additional support needs stuck at home as North Lanarkshire schools return

'It’s clear that the entire venture has been a circus yet again'

Society

2 w. ago Ferguslie Community Council falls due to lack of members after resignations earlier this year

It left the body with fewer than the minimum threshold of seven.

Politics

3 w. ago Council unveils new proposal to build extension at Troon Swimming Pool

South Ayrshire Council say they want to provide “improved fitness, leisure, and community facilities,” with the aim of “delivering a better, more inclusive visitor experience.”

Events

4 w. ago London mayor addresses city council, community in social media video: ‘This is not a time to be divided’

London mayor addresses city council, community in social media video: ‘This is not a time to be divided’  FOX 56 News

Culture