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Aberdeen City Council has agreed a budget that commits £696 million to fund council services for the year ahead, including education, social care for children and adults, culture, vital infrastructure of waste collection and disposal, and roads maintenance. Councillor Alex McLellan, convener o

Perth and Kinross Council has agreed a budget for 2026/27 that prioritises essential services, supports residents with the greatest needs, and invests in the long‑term sustainability of communities across the area. The budget responds directly to the rising cost of delivering services, increasing

A new body to drive transformation across the health and care system and the wider public sector will be established on 1 April 2026. Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), replacing NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), will bring the strengths of the

A historic Leith landmark – once an industrial mill, later a cinema and most recently a bingo hall – is set for a new lease of life as a 200-bed student accommodation development.

Democratic Finance Scotland has launched its latest report demonstrating 10 years of direct support to 70 community share offers. The programme, which is part of Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), assists communities across Scotland in raising and managing their own finance through demo

The gap between what councils in England pay out in housing benefit and how much the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reimburses them is projected to cost local government nearly £4 billion between 2017/18 to 2029/30, new analysis reveals.

Community organisations across the north of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. 

The housing sector will take centre stage in Glasgow this April as professionals from across Scotland come together for a day of debate, learning and discussion, followed by an evening recognising the people and teams driving progress in services and communities.

East Ayrshire Council has agreed a balanced budget for 2026/27, allocating £461 million to support services across the area. Councillors approved a 6.9% increase in Council Tax, bringing the Band D rate to £1,717.28. Despite the rise, it remains the lowest increase across Ayrshire. Membe

Wheatley has supported a new programme to help young people get in the fast lane to work and learning with a donation of £10,000. The funding will help finance driving lessons for young people, helping them overcome financial barriers to education and employment.

Aberdeenshire Council has revised its Environment and Climate Change Policy while removing its target to reduce 75% of its emissions by 2030. The policy ensures that, despite removing the 2030 target, climate change and the drive to net zero remains at the heart of how the council makes decisions an

National homelessness charity Crisis has announced Tamsin Baxter as its director of brand, marketing and fundraising to lead on the organisation’s work raising vital awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness. Tamsin brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising and marketing

Following the first, well attended public event about a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Ardersier, the local community is encouraged to take part in a second engagement event planned for 11 March 2026. This second event will provide an opportunity to hear feedback on

Thenue Housing has appointed Donna Henderson as its new chief executive. Donna is currently the director of strategic finance at Hanover Scotland. She will take up her new position later this spring and succeeds interim chief executive Brian Gannon.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved its budget for the 2026/27 financial year, agreeing an 8.5% rise in Council Tax alongside a package of savings and investment measures. The budget was agreed at a full council meeting on Thursday 26 February, following consideration of detailed three-year p