18 h. ago Public to have say on huge new Ayrshire data centre as part of £15 billion plan

The scheme involves the construction of a data centre complex including “data halls, substation, new road access, balancing pond, security, associated development, landscaping, new trees and wildflower meadow.”

Economics

5 d. ago Warning issued over community safety "gamble" if Ayrshire drug and alcohol rehab centre plan is waved through

The council's Regulatory Panel will determine the proposal on Wednesday and the advice from their own officers is to approve it.

Events

2 w. ago OBR to ‘downgrade growth forecasts for every year of this parliament’

The news will come as a major blow to the government, which has put economic growth at the centre of its plan for Britain

Politics

3 w. ago Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built

Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy

Politics

3 w. ago English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books

Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social careEnglish councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Massive data centre plan for Ayrshire is part of £15 billion investment

A planning application has been lodged and identified an area of land just north of HMP Kilmarnock for the project.

Economics

3 w. ago West Lothian locals to get new £3m community centre in village

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive backed a £3m plan to demolish the existing building and build a new centre as the best value option.

Economics