3 d. ago Appeal against North Lanarkshire Council's planning refusal dismissed by Scottish Governmment

In January the council refused an application for a change of use to a dwelling for a building near Mill Cottage in Allanton and this was appealed to the government’s Planning Enforcement and Appeals Division.

Politics

5 d. ago Write off millions of pounds of council tax debt, say Scottish Greens

The party has tabled an amendment to the housing bill which would reduce the time limit for council tax arrears.

Economics

9 d. ago Ofsted chief inspector apologises for short notice on school inspection reforms

Sir Martyn Oliver suggested that positive Ofsted ratings can raise local house prices by thousands of pounds because parents ‘value’ them.

Politics

9 d. ago BBC to scrap 'high risk' performances after Bob Vylan Glastonbury backlash

‘We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC’, the broadcaster has said

Events

1 week ago BBC hits out at Bob Vylan’s ‘deeply offensive’ Glastonbury set

‘We have no plans to make it available on demand,’ broadcaster said

Events

1 week ago 'Contracts for pals' crisis deepens at Scottish council as two senior figures step aside

South Ayrshire Council faces urgent calls for an inquiry over alleged misconduct by local chiefs following a Sunday Mail investigation.

Events

2 w. ago Councillor claims Falkirk's 15.6% council tax rise could have been lower

Councillor Laura Murtagh says it feels like the main political parties are saying 'It's ma ba' and you're no playing!'

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk council say action needed to tackle 'epidemic of violence' against women

Members of all parties supported the motion to tackle the issue 'head on' and highlight the support available

Events

2 w. ago Falkirk council strip religious representatives of education voting rights

The council agreed that the three religious representatives could still take part in debates, but that the decision making powers should rest with elected members.

Politics

2 w. ago Glasgow council hold emergency meeting on youth violence amid deaths of three teens

City leader Susan Aitken said the recent deaths of teenagers showed there was a growing problem with youth violence in Scotland.

Events

2 w. ago Glasgow City Council hit by cyber attack which 'may have involved theft of customer data'

Police are involved in the investigation into the malicious attack.

Events

2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council set to formally congratulate Johnstone Burgh on Scottish Junior Cup win

Two motions have been put forward to pay tribute to the club following the penalty shoot-out victory over Tranent.

Politics

2 w. ago Council in secret pothole repair company payout over £31m court challenge

The local authority has refused to reveal how much it has paid to settle a legal challenge.

Economics

3 w. ago West Lothian RAAC campaigner walks out of Holyrood meeting in disgust

The National UK RAAC campaign had asked for the Scottish Housing Regulator to expand powers to include owners of former council homes.

Politics

3 w. ago South Ayrshire: The Scottish council, that covers Trump Turnberry, that has shelved tourist tax plans

A tourist tax is going ahead in Edinburgh, with a separate vote in Glasgow on Thursday, but South Ayrshire will no longer progress its own plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk Council urged to be more 'transparent' over cost cutting changes

Council officials must keep councillors and public informed as work continues to transform services

Politics

3 w. ago Scots primary school head under fire after branding Union flag 'offensive or sectarian'

The letter which leaked on social media showed the head raising concerns about the UK's national flag being displayed at an event for parents and guardians.

Events

3 w. ago 'Deeply offensive': Scottish council apologises after school suggests Union flag is 'sectarian'

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw had demanded an immediate apology from the council over the letter.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Deeply offensive': Scottish council told to apologise after school suggests Union flag is 'sectarian'

Jackson Carlaw MSP says the council should apologise immediately for the letter.

Politics

3 w. ago Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

Edinburgh City Council officials described Oasis fans as ‘older’, ‘rowdy’ and ‘taking up more room’.

Politics