Glasgow considers raising council tax to boost local services like street repairs amidst budget talks. Glasgow Council Tax Rise What it Means for Your Wallet and City Services Glasgow’s council tax may increase in April. The council wants to invest more in local services, and they plan to fix potholes and clean streets better. The…
Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
Council tax in Glasgow may rise by 7% as councillors debate the budget, potentially boosting key services. Glasgow Council Tax Could Increase Up To 7 Percent From April Glasgow’s council tax could rise by 7%. Councillors will decide this week during a budget meeting. City treasurer Ricky Bell is finalizing budget plans. He suggests a…
Residents in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, protest a newly built tennis dome, calling it an eyesore and disruptive to the area. Outrage in Edinburgh Over ‘Monstrous’ Dome in Historic Stockbridge People in Edinburgh are angry about a big dome. This dome is for tennis courts. It is in Stockbridge, a wealthy area. They think it looks bad.…
Locals protest a large dome covering tennis courts, calling it noisy and visually unappealing after government approval. Edinburgh Residents Angered by Government Approved ‘Horrendous’ Dome People are angry about a big dome in Edinburgh. This dome covers tennis courts at a sports club, and neighbors call it an “enormous zit.” They think it looks like…
A rapist’s Valentine’s Day release appeal fails. The survivor expresses relief, feeling both broken and unheard. Rape Survivor Relieved Rapist Stays in Jail After Release Appeal Fails A rapist lost his release appeal. He sought freedom on Valentine’s Day. He had served only half his sentence. Ellie Wilson was Daniel McFarlane’s girlfriend. He raped her…
Social housing units face a surge in complaints, with damp and mould issues escalating. The Scottish Government faces scrutiny. Damp and Mould Crisis Renfrewshire Social Housing Sees 17000 Complaints Hey, listen to this! Since the SNP took power, things look bad. Over 160,000 mould and dampness complaints emerged. These came from social housing. The Scottish…
Figures reveal Aberdeen has the most social housing mould and damp complaints in Scotland, raising concerns about housing conditions. Aberdeen Sees Highest Mould Damp Social Housing Complaints in Scotland Hey, guess what I just read? Scotland has social housing issues. People are complaining about dampness and mold. Since the SNP took power, complaints are high.…
East Renfrewshire will charge for some social care in July, impacting 500 people despite opposition. East Renfrewshire Approves Social Care Charges Amidst Concerns East Renfrewshire will soon charge for some social care. The council cabinet approved the new fees, which will take effect in July. These charges are for non-residential care, meaning services outside of…
North Lanarkshire considers raising council tax up to 11% to address a £14 million funding gap. Big Council Tax Rise of up to 11 Percent Considered in North Lanarkshire Hey, guess what’s happening with North Lanarkshire’s council tax? They might raise it a lot. We are talking up to 11%! This is to fix a…