Residents quiz council on Grangemouth’s future, demanding better housing, investment benefits, and a town train station. Grangemouth Residents Question Falkirk Council Chiefs About Town’s Future Grangemouth residents met with Falkirk Council chiefs. The meeting occurred on Thursday evening and many residents asked tough questions. More than one hundred people attended the meeting at Grangemouth High…
Locals are outraged after Warriston Cemetery remained closed weeks after Storm Eowyn, blocking access to the grounds. Edinburgh Residents Fume Over Locked Cemetery After Storm Damage Edinburgh folks are angry about a locked cemetery. Warriston Cemetery shut down in January due to Storm Eowyn. The storm hurt some trees there and three weeks later, the…
Glasgow launches a pilot scheme offering free transport to 1000 residents, exploring social, environmental, and economic impacts. Glasgow Free Transport Pilot Scheme to Select 1000 Participants Glasgow residents could get free transport. This will be Scotland’s first trial of its kind. Councillors approved £225,000 for this project and plan to offer free travel to 1,000…
TV show reveals dramatic rescue of Gillian Whiteford after a fall at Bempton Cliffs. Yorkshire Air Ambulance rushed her to hospital. Hiker Rescue on Bempton Cliffs Air Lifted to Hospital Shown on TV A hiker’s accident will be on TV. The show is called Yorkshire Air 999. Gillian Whiteford fell near Bridlington, hurting her ankle…
Edinburgh parents are upset as council fails to increase holiday hub funding despite rising demand. Edinburgh Holiday Hubs Face Funding Crunch Parents Express Disappointment Edinburgh’s budget lacks new funds for holiday hubs. These hubs help families with kids needing extra support. Funding for them has decreased recently. They got about £100,000 extra this year. This…
Residents in Scotland face fines for parking on pavements they own. Council actions spark outrage. Council Slammed as Scots Fined for Parking on Their Own Pavement People in Scotland got parking tickets on home pavements in the Carse of Gowrie area. Residents complained to the local council about it and felt “horrified” by these actions.…
Glasgow residents will see their council tax bills increase after the council approved its budget for 2025/26, rising by 7.5%. Glasgow Council Tax Set to Rise After Budget Agreement Glasgow households will pay more council tax. The average bill goes over £2000 yearly, starting in April. This is one of the largest increases in twenty…
New social care fees in East Renfrewshire face review amid concerns about their impact on vulnerable individuals. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Further Scrutiny East Renfrewshire may change social care charges. New fees could hurt vulnerable people. The council plans £20 hourly fees for non-residential care, starting in July after cabinet approval. A decision…
Rental deemed unlawful despite license. Ministers back council decision, denying certificate. East Lothian Holiday Flat Owner Fails to Overturn Rental Ban A short-term rental owner lost an appeal. Scottish Ministers decided the rental was unlawful. Getting a license didn’t change that ruling. The owner had a flat on Gullane Main Street. East Lothian Council wouldn’t…
Glasgow’s East End glasshouse, rebuilt for £1M, is underused. Vandalism and lack of facilities hinder its potential use. Glasgow East End Glasshouse Closed and Barely Used After £1 Million Rebuild A glasshouse in Glasgow’s East End isn’t used much. They spent about £1 million to fix it up. This was less than two years ago.…