4 d. ago MSPs vote down council tax reform despite agreeing situation 'absurd'

Green MSP Ross Greer had tabled proposals for a shake-up of the ‘discredited’ system

Politics

4 d. ago Falkirk Council deliver final 'meals on wheels' as service axed in cost

The service was used by just seven people and alternatives will be found for the vulnerable people who depend on it.

Politics

8 d. ago Carse of Gowrie path would be a lasting legacy of Errol local hero

Perth and Kinross Council has submitted a substantial bid to the Scottish Government to make Roger Humphry's vision a reality

Politics

8 d. ago Edinburgh council backs new cruise ship passenger levy as 'fair' move following tourist tax

Edinburgh City Council wants the powers to introduce a levy on cruise ships.

Society

1 week ago NHS Fife: Scottish council plans to order takeaways to shrink fish supper portions to tackle obesity

A raft of measures are being looked at to tackle obesity levels.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian the first council in Scotland to set up WhatsApp news channel

The channel is one of a range of new media being used by the council’s corporate communications team to reach residents.

Politics

2 w. ago Anger over Falkirk Council ban stopping school rollerskating lessons

Falkirk Wheelers say there is no evidence that skating damages flooring but the council won't budge

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney

The Prime Minister met the Scottish First Minister and others at the Council of Nations in London on Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Clyde Gateway wins Regional Committee Chair Award at British Council for Offices (BCO) Scottish Awards Lunch

Scotland’s largest and most ambitious regeneration programme, has played a transformative role in revitalising South Lanarkshire.

Society

2 w. ago Scots mum fumes as her ceiling collapses after council said 'your home is safe'

Carol-Anne Gemmil, who lives at her council home with her two teenage kids and partner, was assured the house was safe following flooding throughout the property.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from Raac concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

Events

2 w. ago Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

Politics

2 w. ago Community council chair throws hat into ring for Ayrshire MSP seat

Denise Sommerville, chair of the Fort, Seafield and Wallacetown Community Council, is bidding to unseat Scottish Government minister Siobhian Brown next year.

Politics

2 w. ago New call to 'immediately' stop Council Tax enforcement rules in Scotland

A new online petition is calling on the Scottish Government to follow the UK Government's lead and launch a consultation on Council Tax debt recovery processes.

Events

2 w. ago More than £1m a year to help families with school clothing costs paid out by West Lothian Council

The council offers among the biggest grants in Scotland in administering the Scottish Government scheme.

Economics

3 w. ago Venezuelans deported by Trump are victims of ‘torture’, lawyers allege

Lawyers hired by Venezuela have been unable to confirm ‘proof of life’ for 252 migrants imprisoned in El SalvadorLawyers for 252 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned in El Salvador for two months have alleged that the migrants are victims of physical and emotional “torture”.A law firm hired by the Venezuelan government said that it had been unable to visit the migrants in the mega-prison where they are locked up. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Reform UK push Scottish Labour into third place in council by

The result was described by one expert as "completely and utterly disastrous" for Labour.

Politics

3 w. ago Paisley social care worker given warning after falsely recording home visits

The Scottish Social Services Council ruled that her actions "were dishonest".

Events

3 w. ago Renfrewshire social worker warned after swearing at two vulnerable clients

A report was compiled by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events