8 h. ago Falkirk councillors join race to replace Michael Matheson in next Holyrood election

Councillors Gary Bouse and Iain Sinclair each hope to win their party's backing to fight the 2026 election

Politics

9 h. ago Scot who pretended to be Greggs property manager to scam council out of £710,000 in Covid grants jailed

Aftab Baig was arrested in Glasgow

Society

46 h. ago Storm Eowyn clean up costs Scots councils £5million after weather carnage

Schools, libraries, council depots, harbours, roads and houses were damaged in the storm - and councils are paying the price.

Economics

46 h. ago Scots drivers face 'crumbling' local roads as insurance claims to councils over potholes soar

EXCLUSIVE: The number of insurance claims to Scots councils citing poor road maintenance has soared by 69 per cent in recent years.

Transport

62 h. ago Ousted Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day claims he has been victim of 'orchestrated political campaign'

Cammy Day has been cleared by police of any wrongdoing after a four-month investigation.

Politics

4 d. ago The small Scottish council that spent nearly £500,000 fixing potholes in a single year

More than 5,300 potholes were repaired across East Lothian - at a sizeable cost

Economics

5 d. ago Plans for modular building with office facilities at Paisley's Underwood Road depot approved

Bid for permission – submitted by Portakabin Scotland on behalf of Renfrewshire Council – was granted by planning department.

Politics

6 d. ago Revealed: The 'secret weapon' that all men should be using to get a partner

Scott Galloway, who is a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men, has revealed the 'secret weapon' that men can use to find a partner that they don't often leverage.

Events

6 d. ago Dating expert reveals the 'secret weapon' that men should use to find a partner

Scott Galloway, who is a member of the advisory council for the American Institute for Boys and Men, has revealed the 'secret weapon' that men can use to find a partner that they don't often leverage.

Events

1 week ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics

1 week ago Scots council accused of 'butchering' trees at local beauty spot

"I couldn't believe it when I saw what they had done to the trees. I am no expert but it is horrendous. That will take many, many years to grow back."

Politics

1 week ago Council tax in Scotland: How much more you are paying from this month

The average bill in some areas is up by hundreds of pounds while others have had their bills increase by less than £80.

Economics

1 week ago '£10bn funding black hole' at heart of SNP plan to decarbonise council homes revealed

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations warns costs of replacing gas boilers with clean heat sources are 'vastly underestimated'.

Economics

2 w. ago Beltane Fire Festival: Scottish council's park levy branded 'targeted attack' on community event

Beltane Fire Festival said the new tax, which was introduced in January, was a ‘financial strain’

Events

2 w. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

2 w. ago Bills: average UK household water, energy, council tax, utility bills going up

Big changes are coming this April - higher bills, new taxes, and fresh rules 📈

Economics

2 w. ago How to avoid common pressure washer mistakes that hike up your energy bills

Using a pressure washer is a quick and efficient way to clean your outdoor spaces, but using it incorrectly could cost you more money in bills - here's what you need to know

Events

2 w. ago How much it costs to use a pressure washer and how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a makeover, and a pressure washer is ideal for a quick and effective clean - here’s how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Events

2 w. ago Controversial garden waste permits to be enforced across South Lanarkshire from tomorrow

The new opt-in scheme brings the council in line with most other local authorities across Scotland who uplift garden waste.

Politics

2 w. ago Council tax rises in Scotland: How much you will be paying from tomorrow

Some Scots will be forking out nearly £300 more than others in the same council tax band as them due to living in different local authority areas.

Economics