3 h. ago Scots council blasted for 'not supporting' local music shops for school instrument hire

Village Music are right on the doorstep of families in East Kilbride, but instead, parents are being encouraged to travel to shops in Glasgow, Milngavie and even Edinburgh.

Culture

4 h. ago Falkirk council welcomes return of PPP high schools as SNP blast 'toxic legacy'

Falkirk Council's landmark contract was a first for Scotland 25 years ago and was the first to come to an end.

Events

17 h. ago Blundering council dig up mum and dad's grave as grieving daughter hits out

Gillian Carlon, 31, was left horrified after being told the council had dug up her mother and father's grave in error last month.

Events

37 h. ago 'African tribe' facing new eviction notice by Scots council after moving camp

Legal proceedings against the Kingdom of Kubala have been started by the Scottish Borders Council.

Politics

37 h. ago Council begins legal action to remove ‘African tribe’ from new site in woods

Scottish Borders Council has initiated fresh legal proceedings to evict the self-styled 'African tribe' from council-owned land

Politics

3 d. ago Latest phase of Paisley's West End regeneration masterplan well underway

It will be transformed as part of a project set out by Renfrewshire Council and its housing association partner Sanctuary Scotland.

Politics

3 d. ago Over £300k of council tax returned to Scots residents after worker stole £1m

Michael Paterson, 60, embezzled £1,087,444.47 from the local authority over 17 years in his role as council tax and recovery team leader.

Economics

3 d. ago The number of asylum seekers housed in Scotland broken down by council area

EXCLUSIVE: Calls are growing for a fairer geographical spread on helping asylum seekers.

Events

5 d. ago 'Whopping' overtime and agency bill for social care under fire as Scottish council spending revealed

Figures shows spike in spending over past five years

Economics

5 d. ago Shifting sands reported at Scots beach as council urges public to stay away

People have been asked to avoid the beauty spot as a matter of safety.

Politics

6 d. ago Highland Council has 'huge responsibility' says owner of bowling alley forced to close after 36 years

Owner Shahid Yusaf said the business had been squeezed out after a Hollywood Bowl opened in the area.

Politics

6 d. ago Live music, comedy, theatre and visual arts wow the crowds at Kirkcudbright Fringe

Nearly 2,000 tickets were sold across the weekend and more than 500 people came from out of town to enjoy what was on offer.

Culture

9 d. ago Scots darts world champion died penniless and alone in council flat whilst living off disability benefit

The Bullseye darts icon sadly died a recluse in a council estate in Kirkcaldy after his life took a difficult turn

Events

9 d. ago Sheriff finds ‘systemic failure’ by council after death of girl, 13

Robyn Goldie died in July 2018.

Events

9 d. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help cut your monthly payments

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

9 d. ago The flashpoint Edinburgh areas not covered by firework ban across Bonfire Night

The council has been criticised after one Edinburgh street where petrol bombs were thrown at police in 2023 is only partly covered by the firework control zones.

Events

9 d. ago Disabled Scots youngster returns to school after council denied her transport

The Record revealed last month how Jessica McMillan, who battles a life-limiting condition, was being refused a place on her school bus for the first time in five years.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish cemetery visitors issued warning after children drink alcohol left at graves

The public are being asked not to leave cans or bottles of alcohol on gravestones.

Events

1 week ago 'Lost African tribe' evicted from Scots woods after council threatens legal action

The Kingdo of Kubala have left the woods in Jedburgh where they have lived since May.

Events

1 week ago Dumfries and Galloway to receive share of £6.3 million to boost electrical vehicle charging points

Eight council areas will share the cash from the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.

Economics