Local Government

Perth & Kinross Test the Limits of Street Performance with Consultation on Busking Rules

There is no ban proposed, but there is a question being asked about how far informality can go. Perth and Kinross Council has opened a public consultation on a proposed Code of Conduct for busking in Perth city centre, seeking to define how street

Local Government·Scottish News

Galston Town Hall Reopens After £3.45 Million Restoration

A prominent Galston landmark has been brought back into public use after a £3.45 million restoration project by East Ayrshire Council, with the renewed Town Hall now set to serve as both a public library and a skills and learning hub. The building at

Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Residents in Inverurie are being urged to prepare for a significant change in how they access

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Shetland Islands Council has banned the indoor storage and charging of electrically powered bikes and scooters

Falkirk Council Approves New Gaelic Language Plan

Falkirk Council has signed off its third Gaelic Language Plan, setting out measures to support the

Local Government·Scottish News

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

ABERDEENSHIRE — Dozens of taxis and private hire cars were stopped and inspected in a joint operation by Aberdeenshire Council Licensing Standards

by James Stewart

18 August 2025

Local Government·Scottish News

Edinburgh Joins Core Cities — But What’s Really In It?

Edinburgh has become the 12th member of Core Cities UK, a group that claims to champion urban policy change—but critics might ask

by Modern Scot Editorial Team

9 April 2025

Local Government·Scottish News

East Dunbartonshire Extends Public Consultation on Economic Development Strategy

Council seeks broader input to shape plan for jobs, investment and local resilience EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE — East Dunbartonshire Council has extended its

by James Stewart

8 April 2025

Local Government·Scottish News

East Lothian Approves Expansion of Holiday Lodges at Whitekirk Hill

Second phase of development gets green light as part of broader tourism investment near North Berwick EAST LOTHIAN — Plans to expand

by James Stewart

8 April 2025

Local Government·Scottish News

East Ayrshire Adds QR Codes to Bins to Simplify Community Issue Reporting

New feature builds on success of ‘Report It!’ system, making it easier for residents to flag local concerns EAST AYRSHIRE — Reporting

by James Stewart

8 April 2025

Local Government·Scottish News

Clackmannanshire Council Launches Citizen-Led Transformation to Rethink Public Services

£1 million Transformation Fund to back community-driven solutions on housing, mental health, and economic opportunity Clackmannanshire Council has approved a bold new

by James Stewart

8 April 2025

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Local Government

Perth & Kinross Test the Limits of Street Performance with Consultation on Busking Rules

Galston Town Hall Reopens After £3.45 Million Restoration

Inverurie Service Point to Close as Council Shifts to Digital Services

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Falkirk Council Approves New Gaelic Language Plan

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

Edinburgh Joins Core Cities — But What’s Really In It?

East Dunbartonshire Extends Public Consultation on Economic Development Strategy

East Lothian Approves Expansion of Holiday Lodges at Whitekirk Hill

East Ayrshire Adds QR Codes to Bins to Simplify Community Issue Reporting

Clackmannanshire Council Launches Citizen-Led Transformation to Rethink Public Services