Local Government

Cosla demands over £1.5bn more for councils to recover from Covid

The body warned councils were facing extra pressure on local services, exacerbated by backlogs, pent up demand and increasing costs

Climate friendly planning framework a ‘turning point’ says minister

Planners would be required to promote sustainable travel, restore nature and biodiversity, and create more homes

City councils told to ‘be bold’ on climate action

Strikes could be start of ‘long winter of school closures’ warns Labour MSP

Scottish Government scraps ‘overprovision’ powers in holiday lets licensing scheme

Scotland to consider Parades Commission

STUC calls for publicly owned buses to tackle climate change and support local economies

UK Government launches fund to help communities buy at-risk buildings and sports grounds

Scottish Government plans for affordable homes ‘not quite good enough’

Smart Hub Lanarkshire offers small businesses insight into robotics and automation

Locked out: tenants In Scotland have faced losing their homes, even during the pandemic

‘If we’re all agreed, why is it not happening?’ – the Christie Commission 10 years on

Edinburgh app connects those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction to support services

Comment: Care for the carers

New app makes it easier for residents and visitors to find travel options in the Highlands and islands

New chief executive of Inverclyde Council appointed

Shetland Islands Council’s website most improved for accessibility

Scottish Land Commission launches new website to inspire people to think differently about land

City of Edinburgh Council launches 2030 climate strategy

Child poverty rising in every council area in Scotland

Associate feature: Changing the dynamics of 5G rollout

Coronavirus restrictions ease for most of Scotland but not Glasgow and Moray

Associate feature: Procurement Week at the Scotland Excel Academy

Comment: Caring about care experience

Talking point: We need to treat Gaelic as a cultural emergency

Stirling Council launches online mental health support for young people