3 h. ago Music tuition cuts abandoned by Scottish council after outcry from famous composers

Close to 5,000 people had signed a petition against the proposal

Culture

33 h. ago Council chiefs making fire and rehire threats should be sacked, union suggests

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour has spoken out after two local authorities allegedly made threat in pay negotiations.

Events

2 d. ago Grangemouth residents quiz Falkirk council chiefs on town's future

The packed meeting wanted answers on better housing and more jobs

Politics

3 d. ago SNP gains council seat from Scottish Labour in Kilmarnock by

The Nationalists won the Kilmarnock North by-election for East Ayrshire Council, with Caroline Barton securing victory.

Politics

3 d. ago Ian Murray says his working class family were 'written off' by Margaret Thatcher's Government

The Scottish Secretarywill speak about his experiences growing up on a council estate in the 80s, watching his mother work multiple jobs in Thatcher’s Britain after his father died.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Brutal SNP cuts' blamed as five authorities confirm biggest council tax rise in 20 years

SNP ministers are facing pressure after five local authorities confirmed the biggest rises to council tax in a generation.

Economics

3 d. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 20 per cent to balance books

The local authority will meet on March 6 to decide its budget for the year ahead

Economics

4 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council cuts down on X usage after 'decline in engagement'

Perth and Kinross Council will reduce the frequency of posts, which comes after another Scottish council earlier this week announced it will stop posting on the platform due to "harmful and extremist content".

Politics

4 d. ago Glasgow City Council considers Clyde Tunnel toll and city congestion charge to claw back funding

The toll and congestion charge plans will be discussed as Glasgow City Council sets its budget on Thursday

Politics

4 d. ago Desperate pensioner slams council as home wrecked by damp and mould damages health

Stressed Elizabeth Gough says the long standing battle with the council is making her ill

Society

5 d. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

Economics

5 d. ago Falkirk Council says action needed 'here and now' for Grangemouth jobs

While Independent said the SNP were 'posturing' letter will be sent to urge immediate action from Westminster and Holyrood

Politics

5 d. ago St Patrick's Day punters told 'no camping' by council chiefs after Scots slept outside pub

Bosses at Dropkick Murphys on Merchant Street in Edinburgh were left in stitches last year after the dedicated revellers snoozed in tents outside the premises.

Politics