27 h. ago Charity to take on ownership of community centre in Paisley after sale given green light

Your Community Your Space had its community asset transfer for the facility in Shortroods Road approved on Wednesday.

Economics

45 h. ago Prince William reveals Prince Louis, seven, had hilarious reaction to classic dilemma

The Prince of Wales, 42, was visiting the Leith Community Centre, Edinburgh , this afternoon to shine a light on the power of community-led social impact.

Politics

47 h. ago Prince William makes surprise solo trip to Scotland and hints national player could join him on next visit

The Prince of Wales appeared at a local community centre and name-dropped a top Scottish footballer

Politics

49 h. ago Prince William shows off his football skills as he announces exciting new collaboration on visit to community centre in Scotland

The Prince of Wales, 42, who is a known football fan and supporter of Aston Villa, arrived for a visit to Leith Community Centre, Edinburgh, this afternoon.

Politics

50 h. ago Prince William: Duke's Aston Villa fan moment and lipreading

The Duke was in Edinburgh to visit Leith Community Centre

Politics

60 h. ago Deaf Services Lanarkshire secure right to own and manage Shawhead Community Centre

Move follows organisation's successful Community Asset Transfer application.

Politics

7 d. ago Best tests: Driving test centres with highest pass rates revealed

Learner drivers wanting to pass their practical driving test should make a beeline for the Isles of Scilly and Scotland according to official figures which show the test centres with the highest pass rates.

Politics

8 d. ago Asset transfer sale on the cards for Paisley community centre

Your Community Your Space is set to find out if its community asset transfer request for the facility has been successful.

Economics

8 d. ago Volunteers plea to help save Falkirk sports centre facing closure

Determined volunteers want to save Polmont Sports Centre but they need lots of help from the community

Politics

8 d. ago Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Central Scotland

Slimming World is inviting people who’ve successfully lost weight at a local Slimming World group – either former or current members – to run their own weight loss group.

Politics

8 d. ago Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes

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Events

9 d. ago Warning West Lothian community centre plans could lead to closures

Livingston North SNP member Andrew Miller said he won’t be surprised if most centres opt for full council control - a new option proposed last week.

Events

2 w. ago Community centres could come under West Lothian Council's direct control

The new option was tabled after councillors heard that only around half of the £1m needed savings have been identified through communities taking ownership of centres or signing new leases.

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors reject bid by Coatbridge athletics club to buy facilities from North Lanarkshire Council

Airdrie Harriers submitted a community asset transfer bid for the site of the Janet Hamilton Community Centre and Coatbridge Outdoor Sports Centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Kate Middleton reveals she got a CHAINSAW for Christmas for unexpected reason

The Prince and Princess of Wales have spent their 14th wedding anniversary today on the Isle of Mull, where they visited a community centre and Kate revealed her unusual Christmas present as well as a new hobby

Politics

3 w. ago Kate Middleton explains she got chainsaw for Christmas for unexpected reason

The Prince and Princess of Wales have spent their 14th wedding anniversary today on the Isle of Mull, where they visited a community centre and Kate revealed her unusual Christmas present as well as a new hobby

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors agree to charity Deaf Services Lanarkshire taking over Coatbridge building to house new base

Organisation submitted community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council, proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors support transferring ownership of site in Chapelhall to community

North Lanarkshire Council’s communities committee agreed to sell the land, which currently houses the former Chapellhall Senior Citizens Centre, to Chapelhall Community Development Group.

Sport

3 w. ago Councillors agree to allow sale of community centre in Airdrie to local church

North Lanarkshire Council’s communities committee backed recommendations from officers that the community asset transfer of Rochsoles Community Centre to Palm Church be allowed, although further steps will be required to finalise the agreement.

Politics

3 w. ago William and Kate's foundation to refurbish community centres on Scots island

The Prince and Princess of Wales will also tour the island for their 14th wedding anniversary.

Politics