Funding plan hoping to encourage more tree planting
FUNDING to encourage farmers and crofters plant more trees is to be given a boost following proposed Scottish Parliament legislation. Says an announcement, by the…
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Views sought on proposed levy on construction materials
VIEWS are being sought on the possible charging of a levy on the raw materials used in the construction sector, such as sand and rock.…
Edinburgh to host a ‘car-free day’
EDINBURGH’S Waverley Bridge is to be turned into “an inclusive community hub of information, inspiration and activity encouraging people to consider alternatives to car travel”…
Dementia design tool launched by Scots university
HELP in designing dementia-friendly spaces has been launched by a Scots university. The online tool, here, unveiled by the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development…
House prices, Scotland, July
THE average price of a house in Scotland during the month of July was £192,966 – some 9.9 per cent up on the same month…
Latest design images unveiled for Buchanan Galleries
COMMENTS are being sought on the latest stage of designs, to revamp a major shopping centre on one of Glasgow’s main thoroughfares. Artist impressions have…
Visitor levy backers boosted by legislation plans
BACKERS of a visitor levy scheme in Edinburgh have been buoyed by plans by the Scottish Government to introduce the legislation required to make it…
South of Scotland empty properties targeted for ‘affordable’ homes conversion
A DEDICATED member of staff has been taken on, to source empty properties in the south of Scotland – mainly the Scottish Borders – to…
Rent freeze announced in programme for government
A PLAN to freeze the cost of renting a home has been announced by Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Unveiling her government’s Programme for Government,…
Consultation launched on water labelling proposal
TAPS, showers, dishwashers and washing machines could all have new water efficiency labels, in a move aimed at saving water and reducing energy bills. The…