6 h. ago Scots council under fire after agreeing £562,000 exit package for staff member

EXCLUSIVE: Accounts for North Lanarkshire Council reveal the value of the package, which is mostly pension-related.

Economics

43 h. ago The joiner who grew up on Europe's largest council estate but now earns '£1m

Scott Shearsmith, 36, grew up on Bransholme, Europe's largest council estate, in Hull , East Riding of Yorkshire.

Economics

44 h. ago Council joiner tells how he quit the rat race to become £1million

Scott Shearsmith, 36, grew up on Bransholme, Europe's largest council estate, in Hull , East Riding of Yorkshire.

Economics

69 h. ago All Scotland matches should be broadcast on 'council telly', Labour Government told

MSPs have written to the UK Culture Secretary to demand Scotland qualifiers are added to the 'crown jewels' list of sporting events shown on TV.

Politics

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Glasgow City Council warns of parking scam messages amid ongoing cyber incident

The local authority said it was investigating the messages ‘as a matter of urgency’.

Events

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Scots Oasis fans to get another chance at Murrayfield tickets as council raise capacity

The council have agreed to up the capacity of Murrayfield

Sport

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago Glasgow City Council hit by major cyber attack as warning issued over customer data theft

Glasgow has become the latest local authority in Scotland to be hit by a cyber attack.

Events

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. ago Reduce your Council Tax payment next month without claiming a discount

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

Economics

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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