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More talks with housing minister promised over RAAC works dates
West Lothian Council is set to meet Holyrood’s Housing Minister next month as part of its bid to secure funding programmes to help homeowners tackle the...
No money available for new railway station in West Lothian
Plans for a new railway station in West Lothian are set to stay on the drawing board, after the Scottish Government said it has no...
Anger over plans to build on field dedicated to fallen heroes of the First World...
Plans to build on a field dedicated to the fallen heroes of the First World War have been backed by the Scottish Government.
The site where...
Holyrood says council funding has increased “in real terms”
Edinburgh Council has received an increase of £48.5 million from The Scottish Government, which equates to five point two per cent from the £14...
Call for ‘concrete plans’ for Scotland’s railways on anniversary of Scotrail being nationalised
Opposition parties have called for concrete plans and a better vision for Scotland's rail services, on the first anniversary of Scotrail being brought back...
Transparency row as candidates demand info on membership numbers
The SNP has got itself in a bit of a pickle over transparency in its leadership election, as campaign teams for two of the...
Careers Hive 2022 – Inspiring pupils to become the scientists of the future
Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Youth Employment and Training, paid a visit to the annual Careers Hive, a free event at the National Museum...
Letter from Scotland
As wise old King Canute tied to point to his courtiers and people, it is useless to resist a rising tide. But desperate people...
How to access new business development fund
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) host an e-business breakfast on February 25 from 9:30am to 10:30am to give attendees the opportunity...
Scottish Government confirm £5m support package for wholesalers
Wholesale food and drink businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are to be supported through a new £5m fund.The fund will be targeted...
Ten M8 overnight carriageway closures from 30 Nov. to 12 Dec.
M8 Motorway users are set to benefit from an improved road surface at Ratho, with £750,000 worth of resurfacing set to begin on Monday...
Bowling – Bosses urge club members to stick to Scottish Government rules
Bowls Scotland have confirmed new restrictions which must be followed when staff, club members and visitors are off the green outwith the ‘bowling bubble’....
VisitScotland chief and Work Minister face-to-face with Chamber
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber host two key virtual network events before the end of July. On Wednesday 22nd from 10am to 11am a Business...
Angling bosses up pressure for phased return
David Ogg, chairman of Angling Scotland (AS), which represents game, coarse and sea fishermen north of the Border, has put forward 'a progressive approach'...
New moves on short-term lets
Local authorities are to be given new powers to regulate short-term lets where they decide this is in the interests of local communities.
The measures...
Scotland must become ‘fairer society’ says Minister
Scotland can tackle the challenges posed by an era of rapid technological development.
That’s the view of Jamie Hepburn MSP, the Business Minister, who said...
MSP welcomes plans tackling climate change and building a fairer country
NATIONAL PLANS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE AND BUILD FAIRER COUNTRY
PROGRAMME FOR GOVERNMENT IN STARK CONTRAST WITH WESTMINSTER SHUTDOWN
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP, Gordon Macdonald, has welcomed...
Scottish Government improves fire safety in new buildings for people with disabilities
Fire safety is to be strengthened in new high rise buildings and facilities for people with disabilities improved in larger new buildings.
Changes to Scottish...
Scotland’s New-look Baby Box ready in time for Mother’s Day
The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled, with the new design featuring iconic landmarks...
Key Partners Join Council in Signing Agreement to Transform Granton Waterfront
The City of Edinburgh Council, National Galleries of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh College, Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust have signed an...
Public warned not to approach man who absconded from psychiatric hospital.
The public have been warned not to approach a man who absconded from a psychiatric hospital.
Paul Brownlie, who suffers from schizophrenia, went missing the Royal Edinburgh Hospital...
When you get your exam results tomorrow – help is at hand
Skills Development Scotland have a helpline for pupils and their parents.
The national careers service will open tomorrow from 8am to 8pm and the following...
Caledonian Sleeper – take a virtual look
Glasgow Central Station is the venue for two days of an eye-popping experience providing a unique insight into Caledonian Sleeper's new fleet of trains...
National chef urges Scots to help fight climate change
Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean, is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens.
The MasterChef winner supports the...
CodeClan marks its second anniversary
Numbers stack up as skills academy hits graduate landmark
Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, hailed the impact of digital skills academy CodeClan in supplying new talent to support...
Fund to help you build your own home
A £4m self-build loan fund offering financial backing to people who want to build their own homes will be available from next year.
Housing Minister...
New Minister for Childcare
The First Minister has announced her intention to appoint Maree Todd as Minister for Childcare and Early Years.
Subject to approval by the Parliament and...
Pupils help launch new College initiative
Jamie Hepburn, the Minister for Employability and Training, and 100 local school pupils helped launch Edinburgh College's new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)...
Hibs help to eradicate hate crime in Scotland
Hibs have partnered up with Scottish Government to help eradicate hate crime and communicate the message that ‘Hate has no home in Scotland’.
The Scottish...
Evidence wanted from young people
Children, young people and their families with a direct experience of the current Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) system are being asked...
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