Appeal rejected regarding a holiday let on Gullane Main Street. Turnover and services set it apart from residential use. Short Term Let Appeal Fails in Scotland Case Dismissed by Ministers A holiday let owner lost an appeal. The case involved a flat on Gullane Main Street. East Lothian Council denied a certificate of lawfulness. This…
A £61m investment program for West Lothian, focusing on property, schools, roads, and outdoor spaces is being proposed. West Lothian Council Considers £61m Capital Spending Plan West Lothian might get a big cash injection. The council plans to approve millions in investments and will discuss the budget on Tuesday, which includes a £61 million program.…
A 48-year-old man gets seven years for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in West Lothian and indefinite order. Sexual Predator Receives Seven Years and Lifelong Restriction A man, 48, received a long-term order and seven years in jail relating to sexual assault. The victim was a 12-year-old girl. It happened in West Lothian in September…
Two Glasgow newspapers team up for a series on the city’s future, examining its challenges and need for improvements. Herald and Glasgow Times Unite for Glasgow’s Future Series A new series called “The Future of Glasgow” starts Monday. Both papers will run it with a shared front page. The series uses interviews with Glasgow people…
Old Firm legends raised money for North Ayrshire Foodbank at Winton Park. Rangers beat Celtic 6-5 in the delayed match. Old Firm Fundraiser Nets Huge Foodbank Donation After Close Game The Old Firm legends played a football match at Winton Park. Five Star International Events made it happen. They raised money for North Ayrshire Foodbank.…
A quarter of North Ayrshire’s council tax is spent on PPP school payments. Repayments will total £443.4 million by 2038. North Ayrshire: Quarter of Tax Goes to PPP School Debt Okay, so there was a debate about a program called PPP. It funded schools and hospitals in the 90s and 2000s. Kenneth Gibson criticized past…
Moray Council may raise council tax by 26% in three years to address funding gaps and balance the budget. Moray Council Tax Could Rise 26 Percent in Three Years, Reports Say Council tax may increase by £350 next year. New budget plans reveal potential tax hikes. Moray Council considers a ten percent rise and The…
Melissa Neil, 28, convicted of trying to sway a witness in her brother’s case in Ayr. Sentencing is pending. Ayr Woman Found Guilty of Attempting to Pervert Course of Justice Melissa Neil admitted she broke the law. The judge warned her about possible jail time. She showed up at Ayr Sheriff Court for the hearing.…
Community Integrated Care’s Clackmannanshire service receives an “excellent” rating from the Care Inspectorate. Clackmannanshire Care Service Earns Top Rating for Outstanding Support The Clackmannanshire housing support got a great review. The Care Inspectorate gave it the highest rating possible. It’s run by Community Integrated Care. This service helps people at home. They support people of…
A £10 million steel sculpture, the Star of Caledonia, is set near the Scottish border with a visitor center and loch. Star of Caledonia Sculpture Planned for Scottish Border Location The Star of Caledonia is a planned steel sculpture. It will stand near the Scottish border. You’ll see it from the A74(M) highway. The £10…