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…
A Saltcoats family has lived in a damp-ridden home for six years. The council claims access issues delay repairs. Saltcoats Family Endures Six Years of Damp Housing Conditions A local woman got her council house in 2018. She wanted to remain anonymous. The house has three bedrooms, but it is too small. She has four…
Inverness Castle’s revamp nears completion. The Rose Window, enhanced with special tech, is predicted to amaze visitors. Inverness Castle Fit Out Progresses, Rose Window Visuals To Stun The Inverness Castle revamp excites project leaders. They eagerly await visitors’ reactions. A key feature is the Rose Window, which sat in storage for decades but is now…
Beat the Street players in Carrick can earn double points at designated Beat Boxes during specific times. Extends until March 12. Carrick Beat the Street Players Can Earn Double Points Now The game encourages people to walk or bike and to travel to work or school in a more active way. Leave the car at…
Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral. King Charles and Queen Camilla to honor volunteers. Tradition honors community service. King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Durham Cathedral in April 2025 Durham Cathedral will host a special service. It’s called the Royal Maundy Service, on April 17, 2025. This service happens every year, always the Thursday before…
Farmers in East Lothian get free stickers to deter vehicle thieves. Police can quickly check vehicles. East Lothian Tackles Rural Crime with New Initiative for Farmers Police are helping farmers. They provide waterproof stickers. Farmers put them on tractors and machines. Stickers tell police to check the vehicle. Police will check ownership and usage. This…