Falkirk Council leader hails £25M funding from John Swinney for Grangemouth’s sustainable industrial transition. Grangemouth Receives £25 Million Boost For Just Transition The Falkirk Council leader is happy about funding. John Swinney announced £25 million for Grangemouth. The money will help Grangemouth’s industrial complex and ensure sustainability in the area. Swinney said the job cuts…
East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Scotland will release prisoners early to ease crowding in a staged plan, with releases spanning over the next six weeks. Scotland to Free Hundreds of Prisoners Early Over Next Six Weeks Scotland will release prisoners early to ease crowding. Hundreds of prisoners will go free within six weeks, starting soon, as John Swinney wants more…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
Council tax could increase in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. Votes will happen this month. Find out what areas are affected. Glasgow and Lanarkshire Council Tax May Rise: Affected Areas Listed Hey, wanna hear about local council taxes? Councils will vote on tax increases this month. These changes will affect people living there. The SNP thinks they…
Two more men arrested after Old Firm violence before the League Cup Final in Glasgow. Six men will appear in court. Two More Charged After Old Firm Violence Before League Cup Final Hey, listen to this. More arrests happened because of that Old Firm chaos. Remember that League Cup final last year? Big trouble broke…
Council tax may rise across Scotland. Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others are deciding on increases to balance budgets. Scottish Council Tax: Areas Facing Potential Increases Listed Local councils will vote on council tax soon. These changes will affect residents directly. The SNP thinks they gave enough money, and COSLA, the council group, agrees more than before.…