Cosla chief demands ‘appropriate level’ of funding for councils
A lack of cash is preventing councils from “solving some of the problems facing our communities”, the president of local authorities body Cosla has said.
Alison Evison
Councils urge all parties to commit to fair funding in election manifestos
Council leaders are demanding Scotland’s political parties commit to a “menu for change” in the run up to May’s Holyrood election – insisting this must include “fair funding” for local government.
Period products bill: Chance for a global first and to provide access with dignity
Scotland will become the first country in the world to introduce free universal access to period products if a landmark bill passes through Holyrood today.
North-east councillor takes part in mental health campaign
A north-east councillor has taken part in a video campaign to make more people aware of the support available for their mental health.
Phone service helps thousands of north-east pupils during lockdown
The work of educational psychologists supporting pupils across the north-east during the Covid-19 pandemic has been praised by councillors.
North-east MSP calls for explanation in row over council funding
A north-east MSP has called on Scotland's local government umbrella organisation to reveal how much coronavirus could cost councils.
Cuts warning amid Aberdeen council chief’s claims city missed out on millions in Covid-19 funding
City council chiefs have warned services in Aberdeen are facing cuts amid claims the region missed out on millions of pounds of coronavirus funding.
Abuse is ‘hurting our democracy’, says north-east councillor
The Aberdeenshire councillor, who is also the president of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla), told the Civility in Public Life Event how intimidation and abuse is “fundamentally undermining British democracy”.
Top north-east Labour politician backs Indyref2 vote
A leading north-east Labour politician has come out in support of a second independence referendum.
Anger over increase in north-east after-school care fees
Angry north-east parents have hit out at over for “outrageous” increases to out-of-school club fees.
Plans for new nursery near north-east town approved
Proposals for a nursery near a north-east town have been approved.
New £5.2m fund to fight period poverty
Free sanitary products will be available to pupils, students and learners at schools, colleges and universities across Scotland as part of a new £5.2 million fund.
North-east community group hosts garden party for dementia patients
A community group helping those affected by dementia has hosted a vintage garden party in the north-east.
Plans for new two-storey McDonald’s drive-thru in north-east town approved
A new two-storey McDonald’s drive-thru has been given the go-ahead.
Police probe tragic death of north-east boy, 14
Floral tributes have been laid after a 14-year-old boy died suddenly while out with friends.
Debate over North-east community pitch creates row between sports
Calls have been made for a second community pitch after concerns were raised over plans to upgrade an existing one.
Aberdeenshire Council seeks feedback on new relief scheme
Aberdeenshire Council is asking businesses to give their opinions on how best to structure a Business Rates Relief Scheme for the area.
Criticism of new Aberdeenshire Council co-leader
Opposition leaders have criticised the appointment of the new co-leader of Aberdeenshire Council.
Aberdeenshire Council appoints new co-leader
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed its new co-leader. Former co-leader Martin Kitts-Hayes resigned from his post after he was caught up in the Legogate scandal, leaving his SNP colleague Richard Thomson in charge. Councillors voted 32 votes to 31 to establish co-leadership. Councillor Alison Evison of Labour will join Mr Thomson as co-leader.