18 h. ago West Lothian pensioners helped to get vital winter fuel payments

More than 100 OAPs in the county were able to claim more than £28,000 in winter fuel payments following targeted advice from the council’s Anti-Poverty Service.

Economics

20 h. ago Voices: Nigel Farage is on the brink of another election breakthrough but then what?

With voters set to desert Labour and Tories at the local elections in favour of Reform UK, will the populist protest party be able to run services and balance the books of hard-pressed city councils? Of course not, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

3 d. ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

4 d. ago Council seeks partner to provide management services as preparations to demolish Cumbernauld Town Centre

The council has major plans to redevelop the area and took ownership of most of the town centre in 2023.

Politics

4 d. ago Nigel Farage clashes with charities as he claims GPs are 'massively overdiagnosing' children with special educational needs and disabilities

Ahead of next week's local elections , the Reform UK leader said there was a 'massive problem' among councils due to soaring demand for SEND services.

Politics

4 d. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

Events

5 d. ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

6 d. ago LeapFrog founder dies by assisted suicide as he's hailed for toy creations that helped millions learn to read

Mike Wood, the founder of LeapFrog Enterprises, died by physician assisted suicide surrounded by his family on April 10.

Events

1 week ago Perth groups team up in campaign to save city's Bell's Sports Centre

Leisure services moved out last year and councillors are to decide on the landmark building's future in the coming months.

Politics

1 week ago Gene Hackman's sprawling Santa Fe house 'could sell for $5M' despite rat

The New Mexico property is reportedly worth around $3.8 million to $4 million. But DailyMail.com has learned that the sprawling dwelling that sits on a hill could fetch as much as $5 million.

Politics

1 week ago Gene Hackman's sprawling Santa Fe house 'could sell for $5M' even though it's full of rats and diapers

The New Mexico property is reportedly worth around $3.8 million to $4 million. But DailyMail.com has learned that the sprawling dwelling that sits on a hill could fetch as much as $5 million.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors speak out against the local authority’s impending charges for brown bin collections

From June 1, North Lanarkshire Council will start charging £40 a year for the service.

Culture

2 w. ago Post Office pledge commitment to Stewarton as Morrisons set to close facility

The Post Office have said they will "work hard to restore services in the area" and local councillors have held "constructive" discussion to find a way forward.

Events

2 w. ago Bus service between two popular Welsh seaside towns set to be reduced

The bus service reduction, along with a number of other changes to services was discussed at a council's community liaison committee meeting

Politics

3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council won't pursue shared service proposal because it's not 'value for money'

Finance chiefs had considered working together over concerns relating to "resilience" of internal audit and counter fraud teams.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian school dinners menu given overhaul after pupil suggestions

Jamie Fisher, the head of facilities and support services in the council told councillors that almost 3,000 pupils responded to a survey on what they would like to see on the menu and - within limitations - they got it.

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors clash over rate at which Renfrewshire Council's AI service Millie is learning

Local authority became first in Scotland to introduce artificial intelligence to its customer contact centre in November.

Politics

3 w. ago Boost for South Lanarkshire Council service that helps keep vulnerable people safe at home

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) uses telecare devices to relay information from a person’s home to a 24/7 monitoring centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Plans to upgrade petrol station on hold after councillors hear of traffic congestion concerns

Grove Retail Ltd applied to the council for a change of use of open space at Earnock Service Station in Wellhall Road.

Politics

3 w. ago Bizarre trend for mothers shaming their own filthy council houses on TikTok with one admitting she even referred herself to social services

A bizarre trend has emerged online, with UK- based mothers shaming their own filthy houses in a bid to increase their number of TikTok followers and advocate for 'messy' living.

Politics