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Planning minister Tom Arthur and chief planner Dr Fiona Simpson have written to stakeholders with an update on the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). On January 11, the Scottish Parliament voted to approve NPF4. it is the intention that Scottish Ministers will adopt and publish NPF4 on Febru

A permanent Gypsy/Traveller site is to be totally transformed thanks to £4 million of funding secured by Perth & Kinross Council. All of the 20 chalets at Double Dykes, Ruthvenfield, will be replaced with brand-new energy-efficient accommodation for residents. Major additional improvement

Members of the public are asked to join a national conversation and shape the future direction and contribution of Scotland’s historic environment sector.

Propertymark CEO Nathan Emerson has written to Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP about the Scottish Government’s decision to increase the Additional Dwelling Supplement. Around £34 million is expected to be raised by increasing the Additional Dwelling Supplement from 4% to 6% from 1

The North East Local Flood Risk Management Plan which addresses potentially vulnerable areas in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, and Moray Council areas as well as the Cairngorms National Park area for the next six years has been published.

Families across Glasgow are being urged to apply for financial help towards their energy bills and can now apply for the one-off £49 fuel top-up payment online. Parents and carers with children at home and who receive council tax reduction are eligible for the grant.

Dan Martyn, chairperson of Pineview Housing Association, has labelled the association's tenant feedback as "really good news" and "incredible results in trying times". Research Resources undertook a tenant satisfaction survey for Pineview in late 2022.

North Ayrshire Council is embarking on its Budget consultation programme for 2023/24. Ahead of the Budget being set in March, the council is seeking views on the wide range of services it provides.

The Dundee Partnership has launched its vision for Dundee’s future as set out in the City Plan 2022-2032.

The Edinburgh Community Climate Fund (ECCF), officially opened to applications from local groups across the city.

Over one million adults in Scotland are estimated to have cut back on groceries because of rising energy bills, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found.

Scottish Borders Council has launched a consultation on proposals to reprovision the Night Support overnight care service in a person-centred approach through use of Assistive Technology, supported by a Rapid Response Team who would be on hand locally to respond to alarm activations. The day service

Cala Group has pointed to the Conservatives’ controversial mini-budget last autumn for disrupting an overall “excellent” year in 2022 for the housebuilder.

Almost £50 million of grant funding will be distributed across Glasgow's communities, targeting citizens and communities most in need.

Following final scrutiny by Scottish Ministers, and in line with a decision taken by Aberdeenshire Council on September 21 last year, the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 has now been adopted.