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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for October 2013
31/10/2013
Glasgow-based building firm, Mactaggart and Mickel, has reported a 48% rise in turnover for the last financial year. It added that group sales hit £56m in the year to April, with pre-tax profits increasing from £1.35m to £2.4m. The surge in profits are as a result of new developments and the lau
31/10/2013
Graham Construction has released the dates set for three schools to relocate to their new premises on the flagship £44m Port Glasgow Community Campus. Craigmarloch Additional Support Needs (ASN) School will move on Monday 9 December, while St Stephen's and Port Glasgow high schools will re-locate
31/10/2013
Work has commenced on site for a proposed 60-bed care home in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The local authority has given a completion target date for the project of October 2014. In addition to the new care home, the state-of-the-art village will include a meals-on-wheels facility, a day care unit, a drop-i
31/10/2013
A £5.5m investment has been secured by Falkirk Council to help transform the town centre over the next five years. The local authority was awarded a £2m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) in the town centre. This grant is supported by a previ
31/10/2013
Plans to construct a new 3G artificial sports pitch in Peebles are continuing to progress. Last week, an event was held at Gytes Leisure Centre to allow representatives from local sports organisations – including local football, rugby and cricket clubs – to discuss suggested sites for the view fac
31/10/2013
Demolition works have commenced on the Hillhead community centre in Kirkintilloch. Earlier this week, demolition machinery arrived on site to prepare knocking down the community centre which has been there for more than 80 years. East Dunbartonshire Council is working with a number of partners t
31/10/2013
Fife Council has said the next drop-in consultation session regarding the construction of the Dunfermline Flood Prevention Scheme will be held next week. This will be the sixth event held by the local authority has been arranged to allow as many residents as possible to view and discuss the projec
31/10/2013
The Highland Council is to launch its plans for the future of the Inner Moray Firth area. The proposals could see more than 17,000 homes and 11,000 jobs delivered over the next 20 years and beyond. Now, the public is being encouraged to have their say on the Inner Moray Firth Proposed Local Deve
31/10/2013
Dumfries and Galloway Council's Policy and Resources Committee is being recommended to release additional funds for road repairs. A report will go before the committee on 5 November and will set out an overview of the agreed Capital Investment Strategy for the current financial year. Progress repo
31/10/2013
New learning and community facilities that will accommodate 2,700 pupils as well as the wider community, have been officially opened. First Minister Alex Salmond formally opened the £36.8m Lasswade Centre in Midlothian, which includes one of the first secondary schools to be completed through the
30/10/2013
The Scottish Government has confirmed £300m is to be spent across the country in attempts to increase the supply of affordable housing. The funding will also help to create jobs and boost the economy. Each of Scotland's 32 local authorities will receive a share of the monies for affordable housi
30/10/2013
Coigach and Assynt, located in north west Scotland, is one of nine distinctive landscapes in the UK to be awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The investment, totalling £21m, will help to conserve the natural heritage sites, as well as boost rural areas and provide long-term socia
30/10/2013
Preparatory works have commenced as part of a £3.5m flood prevention scheme at Knowle Burn, West Dunbartonshire. The project will see a huge storage pond created that will be capable of holding enough water to fill six Olympic-sized swimming pools. This will be located between Council offices at G
30/10/2013
Borders Railway has said there will be some restrictions enforced on the A7 trunk road to allow essential work to be carried out. Weekend and overnight closures will also be required as work is undertaken on two key bridges along the Borders Rail route. The first phase of works will be at Gore G
30/10/2013
South Ayrshire Council has said the Coylton War Memorial has been restored. The completion comes ahead of a remembrance service which is due to take place at Coylton parish Church, before a wreath is laid at the three War Memorials at the church. Following a car accident earlier this year, the C
30/10/2013
North Ayrshire Council has said it will not proceed with a proposal to create a single schools campus for the Three Towns area. The decision follows a six-month public consultation period on the plans and strong public opinion. The Council's Cabinet had published a proposal to merge Ardrossan Ac
30/10/2013
Consultation regarding the preparation of Aberdeenshire's Local Development Plan (LDP) 2016 is to commence this week. The LDP will create a blueprint for the future of the area and will include plans to determine where new developments – such as housing – should be located, between 2017 and 2027.
30/10/2013
A new shop has opened in Renfrewshire to help local tenants exchange their homes. The Homexchange Shop is the first of its kind in Scotland and sees the local council, as well as seven partner housing associations working together to support and help tenants looking to move to a more suitable prop
30/10/2013
Scottish Water has been honoured at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Scotland 2013/14. Held at Glasgow's Marriott Hotel, the GO Awards Scotland recognises public sector procurement excellence and also celebrates the role private and third-sector organisatio
30/10/2013
Aberdeenshire Council is to hold a public consultation event this week regarding a preferred Flood Protection Scheme in Stonehaven. Throughout the past year, extensive work has been made to bring the project to this stage, including extensive hydrological modelling, topographic, structural, enviro
29/10/2013
New official figures have revealed a sharp surge in the number of homes in Scotland sold in the last quarter. According to the research by Registers of Scotland, a total of 24,274 properties were sold between July and September – an increase of 22.5% than the same period last year. It was also the
29/10/2013
Planning permission for a 10-turbine wind farm at Merkins Farm, Alexandria, has been rejected by West Dunbartonshire Council. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the development would have an "adverse visual and landscape impact" on the Loch Lomond and Trossachs national P
29/10/2013
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has issued a statement calling for a review of the UK's energy policy in an attempt to prevent fuel poverty. The 'big six' energy companies are expected to give evidence today (Tuesday) to the UK Parliament's Energy and Climate Change Committe
29/10/2013
A programme of work to improve a pedestrian link between East Side and Cowgate in Kirkintilloch has been completed. The work involved building new steps, paths and handrails, as well as to improve landscaping and lighting along the pathway. The project, which cost £190,000, is the latest to be c
29/10/2013
RSPB Scotland has said a proposed wind farm planned for north east Sunderland is "one of the most worrying it has ever seen". The 47-turbine development is proposed for SSE's Strathy South scheme in the Flow County. In 2011, the firm was granted permission for 33 turbines at the site. However,
29/10/2013
A ceremony has been held to mark the opening of the A838 Laxford Bridge North approach road in the Highlands. The work was undertaken by Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd, under the supervision of the local authority. Councillor Graham Phillips cut the ribbon to mark the official opening, and said: "It is
29/10/2013
Researchers from Stirling University are looking to hear from residents living in properties along the River Tay. According to the BBC, they are looking at the costs and benefits of flood defence options and are set to ask residents how they feel their homes can be protected from flooding. Views
29/10/2013
A new and improved playpark has been completed in Stewarton. The work was carried out as part of the local authority's investment programme in local parks and playparks. A fund of £0.825m has been set aside for Phase three of the improvement programme in East Ayrshire, which will allow the Counc
29/10/2013
Aberdeen City Council is to offer a new service to those applying for planning permission for projects. Applicants – and their agents – will now be able to pay online, as well as being able to submit a planning application online, therefore making the electronic process easier and more efficient.
29/10/2013
Argyll and Bute Council is encouraging building contractors, professionals and homeowners to attend a series of traditional skills training events taking place in Campbeltown. The four one-day specialist training courses, as well as two evening events, are being delivered as part of the Campbeltow
28/10/2013
E.On is to hold a number of exhibitions to gather views on the proposed Lorg and Benbrack wind farms. The company is inviting local community members to attend a series of public information sessions on the proposals this week. Following initial feedback from the local community, E.On has develo
28/10/2013
A consultation regarding an area of Aberdeen city centre has begun, according to the BBC. The site in question has been chosen by the city council to develop a civic square, offices, hotel and shops on the site of its former headquarters at St Nicholas House. The site is currently being demolis
28/10/2013
First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed an announcement of a deal to secure the future of Grangemouth petrochemicals plant. The plant was shut down 12 days ago by operators Ineos. Initially, it was said the plant would shut completely, with the loss of 800 jobs, after union members rejected a sur
28/10/2013
It has been reported that owners of empty homes in Fife are to be charged up to 200% council tax under new changes. According to a report on Scottish Housing News, the new rules, which come into force on 1 April 2014, will see owners of long-term vacant homes being subject to a 100% increase in co
28/10/2013
Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, has granted planning permission for a proposed extension at Mid Hill wind farm. Located near Banchory, the proposed extension will be developed by Mid Hill Wind Limited. The development will have nine turbines, to bring the total number of turbines to 34 and produc
28/10/2013
An eight-week consultation period is to begin in mid-November following the approval of Clackmannanshire's Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP). The Council is also to consult on an Open Space Strategy produced and approved alongside the LDP. The plans set out a robust approach to land use plan
28/10/2013
Dundee City Council has said its Environment Department could be moving to new office space. If plans are approved by Councillors, staff could be relocating to currently empty office space in City Square. A tender report is due to go before the City Development Committee today (Monday), which re
28/10/2013
The Highland Council has been offering local schoolchildren an insight into the construction industry. Pupils from Ardersier, Auchtertyre, Carrbridge and Kirkhill Primary Schools took part in the Giant Tetrahedron, which is an exercise run by infrastructure, support services and construction group
25/10/2013
Marlebone and Scottish Enterprise has launched a showpiece 500,000sq ft mixed-use development site in Glasgow's International Financial Services District (IFSD). The 1.69-acre Washington Exchange on the city's Broomielaw is available to be developed in phases for a wide variety of potential uses i
25/10/2013
Scottish Power has said it is to increase its domestic gas and electricity prices from 6 December 2013. The company said the move follows a rise in wholesale energy costs, an increase in energy delivery charges and increased costs to support compulsory social and environmental schemes. In a stat
25/10/2013
Councillors in Dundee are to discuss plans to create almost £1m of work to create new roads, footpaths, landscaping and car parking in the city. The works are part of the on-going Lochee regeneration, and tenders have already been submitted for various improvement schemes. The Highgate redevelop
25/10/2013
Scottish Water has said it is about to commence work to improve the security of supply of water to properties in the Stewart Street area of Milnagavie. A number of properties in the area, mainly commercial premises, and road users have been affected by bursts on a water main, disruption to normal
25/10/2013
A well-known feature of Dundee's landscape could be demolished if Councillors agree to the move. The former Salvation Army building in West Marketgait has lain empty for a number of years, as has the surplus properties of 23 and 24 North Lindsay Street and its associated boundary walls. If the m
25/10/2013
Work has commenced on a new £30m community campus at Alford. The Alford Community Campus will be built off town's Greystone Road – to the west of the existing facilities. Initial works will take place over the next 27 weeks and this will include site preparation, excavation, drainage and landsca
25/10/2013
Smoo Cave, near Durness in Sutherland, has re-opened again for public access. The site had temporarily closed to allow rock stability works to be carried out. The work, which was undertaken by Rope Access Scotland Ltd and overseen by geotechnical experts from consultant URS Infrastructure & Envi
25/10/2013
A. Proctor Group Ltd has said its Roofshield breather membrane has been used in a private dwelling house. The architectural design of the property was particularly distinctive, as it was of circular form with split dual sloping roof. The construction form is based on high thermal efficiency timber
24/10/2013
GGR Group, the mini crane hire specialists, have helped with some heavy lifting work at The Helix Project located near Falkirk. The firm's Blantyre-based division sent one of its three-tonne capacity UNIC mini spider crane to assist at the waterway's new landmark – The Kelpies. Currently under c
24/10/2013
Further work is to be carried out on the two flyovers which were lifted into place on the A77 earlier this month. The £10.6m Symington and Bogend Toll scheme will now see contractor R J McLeod fit the remaining bridge parapets to the end of the flyovers before pouring the concrete bridge deck. O
24/10/2013
New figures have revealed that new houses built on sites in Fife, of more than four units, was 852 in 2012/13. This is the first increase in completions on sites of this size since 2007/08. In the last year, the number of new affordable houses constructed in Fife rose by 49%, while 285 affordabl
24/10/2013
A new replacement secondary school is to go ahead in Aberdeen. The news comes after the Scottish Government confirmed it would not "call in" the local authority's plans to build a new replacement school for Torry Academy and Kincorth Academy. The council's Education, Culture and Sport Committee
24/10/2013
It has been reported that a renewable energy firm is considering a bid for a wind farm in the Borders. According to the BBC, 2020 Renewables is in the "very early stages" of plans to build a 22-turbine development at Whitelaw Brae. It is understood the company has submitted a scoping request to
24/10/2013
The second phase of overnight construction works is set to continue on the £9.2m A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement Scheme. The works will commence from 10pm on Monday 4 November. The latest piling works have revealed that ground conditions are proving to be more challenging than initially anticipated
24/10/2013
Fife Council has said that the development of two new care villages for older people in the area have continued to progress. At a meeting of the Council's Executive Committee, it was agreed that sites at Cedar Crescent, Lumphinnans and Napier Road, Glenrothes, were the preferred sites to construct
24/10/2013
Leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Drew Hendry, has written to the UK Government again to urge them to rethink its under-occupancy policy. Councillor Hendry says the new policy is impacting heavily on the Highlands and the rural and more remote communities. In a letter to Lord Freud, who
23/10/2013
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commented on the rise in energy prices by Npower. In a statement, the firm said it is "concerned" that the latest price hike – of 10.4% – will only cause more people in Scotland to experience fuel poverty. David Stewart, SFHA Policy Mana
23/10/2013
Councillors have said they are to lodge an objection to plans for a 24-turbine wind farm near Reay in Caithness. Members of the Highland Council's North Planning Applications Committee are to lodge the move, which will set up a public local inquiry into the plans. The Government had consulted th
23/10/2013
More than £1m of upgrades could be approved for properties across Dundee next week. The local authority has said contracts – totalling £1.2m – to install controlled entry systems at more than 160 blocks could be awarded to local company, McGill Electrical. John Alexander, Convener of Dundee City
23/10/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has unveiled an adapted flat to highlight the range of equipment available for people to continue living independently. According to Scottish Housing News, the flat, which is located in Bishopbriggs, is fully furnished and decorated to look like a home, while also incor
23/10/2013
The hunt is on to find Aberdeen's best green initiatives, as entries are invited for the 2013 Aberdeen EcoCity Awards. The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the green initiatives of local people doing their bit to look after the environment in Aberdeen, no matter how big or small the p
23/10/2013
The latest school to benefit from the Scottish Government's £1.25 billion Schools for Future programme has been officially opened. To mark the occasion, Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell joined Dr John Brown – the Astronomer Royal for Scotland who is a former pupil of the schoo
23/10/2013
An independent review which looked at how Scotland's public sector procures construction work, has called for spending to be harnessed in order to bolster the country's economy. Undertaken by Robin Crawford and Ken Lewandowski, the 'Review of Procurement in Construction', was published on Tuesday.
23/10/2013
The Independent Oil and Gas Expert Commission are looking for views and comments from stakeholders and industry that will feed into the final report back to the Scottish Government. This Commission has been established to consider options for the implementation of the key principles set out in the
22/10/2013
Scottish Power is to pay its customers £8.5m in compensation following an investigation by Ofgem. The probe surrounded the company's doorstep and telephone selling. The industry regulator published its results of investigation into a breach of marketing licencing conditions by ScottishPower, and
22/10/2013
The Scottish Government has revealed that seven health developments across Scotland have been given the green light. The projects will total more than £69m. In Lanarkshire, patients will benefit from three new health centres totalling £45.7m, while a £7.5m child and adolescent mental health unit
22/10/2013
A news survey has claimed that the number of privately-funded housing projects are increasing. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), said about a third more chartered surveyors reported increases in work for the three months to September when compared with the previous
22/10/2013
North Ayrshire Council is encouraging its tenants to take part in its 2014/15 Rent Consultation. The local authority is wanting to hear the views regarding plans to increase rents in the area. The Council has proposed a 3.5% increase in rent, which in turn, will allow them to carry out a number
22/10/2013
Scotland's Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, has responded to the UK Government's decision to build a nuclear power station. In a statement, Mr Ewing said: "Today's announcement confirms that consumers across the UK will be paying for nuclear generation until after the middle of this century. The sin
22/10/2013
Scottish Water has completed a water mains renewal project in the village of Ardmore, South Uist. The work will ensure local people have access to clear, fresh drinking water. The work has included the replacement of 3.9km of water mains pipes in Ardmore, and these have been replaced at a cost o
22/10/2013
The Scottish Government has given local authorities in the country discretionary powers to encourage property owners to turn their empty properties back into use. Local authorities can now remove the empty property discount or increase council tax by up to 100% on those properties that have been l
22/10/2013
A new £9m primary school has opened its doors for the first time. The new West Linton Primary School consists of 12 spacious classrooms, a nursery, library, gym, multi-use games facility (MUGA) and football pitch. It was designed by Archial and built by Robertson Construction. The school will
21/10/2013
Fife Council has said it is planning ahead to make sure communities located in the Kingdom benefit from future housing developments. The local authority has to identify additional land for housing for the South East Scotland Strategic Development Plan (SESplan) area. This week, the amount of lan
21/10/2013
Scotland's Finance Secretary, John Swinney, has said the new Queensferry Crossing will be toll-free. The £1.4bn structure is due to open in 2016. Mr Swinney confirmed the news at the SP conference, adding that as long as there was a nationalist government at Holyrood, there would be no charge.
21/10/2013
The Scottish Government has unveiled plans to strengthen its Scottish Planning Policy in relation to onshore unconventional oil and gas. The new Scottish Planning Policy, which is scheduled to come into force from 2014, will reinforce environmental and community protection, as well as community co
21/10/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has requested its neighbouring authority – Glasgow City Council – to reconsider proposals to expand greenbelt areas for development along their shared border. Last year, Glasgow City Council sought views regarding two development sites at Summerston and Robroyston. Th
21/10/2013
Work has commenced on a medical centre development in Ardrossan. The project will see the site, which includes the listed former police station, transformed into a state-of-the-art 10,000 sq ft health centre. Being led by Irvine Bay Regeneration Company, the development will create 10 full-time
21/10/2013
Scottish Borders Council has said streetscape improvement works in Galashiels will commence today (21 October). The works will be located in High Street, Galashiels. The first phase of the project will be adjacent to the Sime Place junction, and will see traffic restricted to one lane. It is t
21/10/2013
Councillors are to consider the future development of Edinburgh's Shared Repairs Service this week. A number of changes to the service, which replaced the former Property Conservation service in April this year, will be presented in a report to be discussed at a meeting on 24 October. The introd
21/10/2013
People in East Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to have their say regarding new traffic proposals in Kirkintilloch. The plans would not only improve road safety, but would provide more parking as well as keep traffic moving in two central areas of the town. The roads affected would be around th
18/10/2013
Grants totalling more than £140,000 have been awarded to community groups in East Renfrewshire. The grants have been awarded to nine different organisations from the Whitelee Wind Farm Fund. The fund, which is administered by the local authority, helps projects which provide community benefits f
18/10/2013
The Highland Council has submitted its planning application for the Inverness West Link Road. When completed, the road will provide a new transport link from the Southern Distributor Road at Dores Road to the A82 trunk road via a fixed link across the River Ness and the Caledonian Canal. The app
18/10/2013
Galliford Try Plc has been appointed as the preferred delivery partner for a £49.7m project to construct two new school campuses in Scotland. Its Scottish business, Morrison Construction, has been appointed as the preferred contractor for the projects by hub South West Scotland Limited. Followin
18/10/2013
Scottish Gas customers residing in the north of Scotland are to face higher price hikes than the rest of the UK. The discovery comes after it was revealed yesterday (17 October) that the company's owners, Centrica, are to increase its prices next month. From 23 November, an average UK duel-fuel
18/10/2013
This month will mark the opening of Scotland's first ever purpose-built integrated campus for a mainstream primary school and an additional support needs school at Maxwellton Primary School and Greenburn School in East Kilbride. The project, which cost £8.7m, was constructed by Kier Construction a
18/10/2013
A new Community Sports Hub has been given the go ahead in Perth after the local authority successful secured funding. Perth and Kinross Council were successful in their bid for £500,000 of Lottery funding from sportscotland. The money will see the new facilities constructed at Perth High School.
18/10/2013
East Renfrewshire Council has joined forces with Home Energy Scotland to tackle fuel poverty and help more local residents make their homes cheaper to heat. Under the partnership, assistance will also be made available to allow more residents to access local energy support and to help those who ar
18/10/2013
The Highland Council has submitted a bid for £1.45m of funding to regenerate the gateway to Merkinch, Inverness. The funds, which would be from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, would be an important step for an ultimate investment of £20m in an area which runs from Grant
18/10/2013
A sheltered housing development in Edinburgh is nearing completion, Scottish Housing News has reported. The project will comprise of 32 flats for pensioners and will be available for social and mid-market rent from Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. The development has been delivered in partne
18/10/2013
The eastbound carriageway of South Marketgait is to close to all traffic overnight on Sunday 20 October as part of Dundee Council's ongoing work at the Central Waterfront. South Marketgait is being re-aligned at its junction with Commercial Street and work includes the lowering of the carriageway
17/10/2013
British Gas has said it will increase its prices for domestic customers from 23 November. The move will see a duel-fuel bill surging by 9.2%. The firm's parent company, Centrica, which trades under the name Scottish Gas in Scotland, said the increase includes an 8.4% rise in gas prices and a 10.
17/10/2013
A new survey by Shelter Scotland, carried out by YouGov on their behalf, has found that a majority of people in Scotland want house prices to either remain at their current levels, or fall. The research revealed that 66% of people wanted house prices to remain the same or go down in value, while 6
17/10/2013
RES has welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government to approve the Penmanshiel Wind Farm. The development, which will be located near Grantshouse in the Scottish Borders, is described as making an important contribution to the country's energy targets, as well as delivering significant benefits
17/10/2013
Fife Council is inviting the public to share their views on a proposed housing development in the Durie Street area of Methil. The proposal is for affordable homes to be built in the area, with a mix of general needs, amenity and wheelchair bungalows. Alan Russell, Senior Manager for Housing Ass
17/10/2013
Private property rents in Aberdeen are now averaging more than £1,000 a month, a new report has revealed. Citylets, a letting website, has said the average tenant in the city is now paying £1,002 per month – an increase of 11.5% from last year. The report also places the city as the most expensi
17/10/2013
An increase in material and labour costs could pose a serious threat to the recovery of the construction sector, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned. In the FMB's latest State of Trade Survey of member firms, it is revealed that the net balance for workloads, expected workloads and
17/10/2013
First Minister Alex Salmond has commented on Ineos' decision to temporarily shut Grangemouth refinery and petro-chemical plant. In a statement, Mr Salmond said: "The Scottish Government will continue to assist with talks and impress the importance of a resolution upon both management and Unite. Gr
17/10/2013
North Lanarkshire Council is to hold a series of consultation events to allow residents the opportunity to have their say on the future of Wishaw town centre. The week-long community meetings will be held at Wishaw Library, while there will also be a workshop for local businesses. The events wil
17/10/2013
The Highland Council has said its commitment to use biomass as a heat source has allowed a Lochaber-based green energy firm to employ two new apprentices. The roles will assist in helping service a four-year, £1.2m per year contract with the local authority. Biomass heat specialists, HWEnergy, ha
17/10/2013
A new community-inspired play area has been opened in Ayr's Lochside neighbourhood, Ayrshire Housing has said. The project, which has been part funded from the Lottery's Awards for All Scotland, has provided a play area for young children to play creatively. The idea and design came from worksho
16/10/2013
Turner & Townsend, the global programme management and construction consultancy, has announced its involvement as project managers for the newly-opened SECC Hydro national area in Glasgow. Appointed in 2004, the firm has served as consultants to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre throug
16/10/2013
Moray Councillors have approved a major extension for St Giles Shopping Centre in Elgin. The development, which is being led by Robertson Property and Upland Investments, will see the centre increase by almost two-thirds in size as a result. The adjoining bus station will also be redeveloped under
16/10/2013
Householders across Scotland are set to benefit from additional funding to help make their homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and easier and cheaper to heat. Housing Minister Margaret Burgess said the allocation of almost £9m would come from the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotl
16/10/2013
Proposals to construct a £10m Scottish whisky distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the River Clyde have been submitted, the BBC has reported. If the plans are approved, it would be the first distillery built in the centre of Glasgow for more than 100 years. The building is situated betw
16/10/2013
Orkney Islands Council's Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is planning an event aimed at inspiring a return to traditional shop signage in the town of Stromness. The event, which is planned for next month, will target business owners within the Stromness Conservation Area who could benefit from
16/10/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement that it is to receive an additional £160,000 to top up its Discretionary Housing Payments. Discretionary Housing Payments can be used to address the increased financial pressure facing households due to changes in Welf
16/10/2013
The play area in Dock Park has re-opened to the public following an extensive refurbishment programme. The park was the recipient of a £2m regeneration programme which started in May this year. The opening of the play area marks the first stage of the project's completion, with the remainder of
16/10/2013
Perth and Kinross Council has said it is to carry out road resurfacing works on High Street in Rattray. The programme will commence on Saturday 19 October. In order for the works to be undertaken, a section of the High Street between Balmoral Road and Hatton Road will have to temporarily close.
16/10/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has opened its first BMX track. The £80,000 track, located at Langfaulds Park in Bearsden, was officially opened by Depute Leader of the Council and Convener of Neighbourhood Services, Ashay Ghai. For the project, the council employed TRAX SB Jenks, a British Cycling
16/10/2013
Glenrothes, in Fife, has been awarded Gold in the large town category at this year's Britain in Bloom Awards. It is the second time the town has won the award. Commenting on the winner, the judges said the town "was a floral delight, with other excellent community and environmental involvement a
15/10/2013
ScottishPower Energy Networks has outlined plans for a £10m investment project which will upgrade the electricity network in Mid Galloway. The investment, which is already underway, will secure electricity supplies to homes and businesses in the area and will also help improve storm resilience. As
15/10/2013
Plans for the management of Orkney's World Heritage sites over the next five years (2014-2019) has now opened for consultation. UNESCO requires that World Heritage Site Management Plans are reviewed every five years. The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is made up of six sites: • Skara Brae • Maesh
15/10/2013
The Highland Council has welcomed a breakthrough in a campaign to outlaw the compilation of construction industry blacklists. The blacklists consist of details and covertly gathered information on construction trade unionism and the employment history of employees. Eight large construction firms
15/10/2013
An additional £1.9m is to be made available to Perth and Kinross Council to help extend a programme of energy-saving home insulation measures. The announcement comes as Housing Minister Margaret Burgess visited Perth to view an innovative home energy efficiency programme being undertaken by the lo
15/10/2013
West Lothian Council has granted planning approval for a second phase of development at Southdale, subject to conditions, Scottish Housing News has said. Southdale, which was formerly known as Armadale Station Development, is one of Scotland's largest regeneration projects and is being carried out
15/10/2013
Efforts looking at the development of oil and gas opportunities in the Highlands and Islands are being supported by Orkney Islands Council (OIC). A taskforce has been established to investigate ways of expanding the supply chain for the sector across the North of Scotland. The Energy North Oil a
15/10/2013
The Highland Council has said a temporary closure of the Unclassified (U1568) Reelig Road, Inverness-shire, will come into force on Monday 21 October. The closure will remain in place until Monday 4 November in order to allow a contractor to carry out essential repair work to the bridge. Due to
15/10/2013
Major works have formally started in Eastwood Park. The works, which started yesterday (14 October), are being carried out adjacent to St Ninian's High School. Two new synthetic sports pitches are being constructed on the site. As a result of the project, there will be construction traffic ent
15/10/2013
North Lanarkshire Council has said it is to hold a series of drop-in consultation events regarding the future of Bellshill town centre. The local authority added that it is holding the sessions to consult with residents and businesses on its Town Centre Framework and Action Plan. The Framework a
15/10/2013
East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed Neilston Leisure Centre is preparing to re-open. In August 2012, the centre was forced to close due to concerns over some of the pool's circulation systems. As a result, Councillors supported a move to spend £350,000 on refurbishing the facility. The upgra
14/10/2013
New figures have revealed that councils throughout Scotland are dealing with seven wind farm applications a day. According to the Scottish Conservatives, there have been 2,508 applications in the past 18 months – the equivalent of 34 a week. The party added that the steady influx of submissions
14/10/2013
With an estimated 465,000 new homes needed in Scotland by 2035 to cope with the expected demand, Homes For Scotland has said the rental sector has a "key role" to play in meeting the country's diverse housing needs and achieve a balanced tenure mix. How to attract new sources of investment to help
14/10/2013
A major milestone has been completed on the A77 project, Transport Scotland has said. Over the weekend, two new flyover bridges were put in place on the A77 as part of the £10.6m Symington to Bogend Road Improvement Scheme. The phase saw contractors RJ McLeod work through the night to lift the f
14/10/2013
A new £6.7m distillery is to be built in Fife. The facility is a joint venture between Indian drinks group Kyndal and Perthshire distiller John Fergus & Co. The two firms will come together to create a micro distillery and bonded warehouse in Glenrothes and will focus on exporting to markets in I
14/10/2013
Four Aberdeenshire European Fisheries Fund (AEFF) projects have received more than £255,000 to boost sustainable development. The AEFF, which launched in early 2012, awards grants to fisheries-related projects that demonstrate innovation, increase community capacity and improve economic output wit
14/10/2013
Scottish Water has advised road users that a section of the Drumfrochar Road remains temporarily closed due to upgrading work of water mains. The Drumfrochar Road, from its junction with Lynedoch Street to Wellington Park Bowling Green, closed on Saturday 12 October and will remain closed for arou
14/10/2013
Perth and Kinross Council has welcomed the forward movement of the new Local Development Plan (LDP) after the receipt of the Plan's Examination Report from the Scottish Government. The Council has carried out a significant consultation process, leading to the proposed LDP, and following representa
14/10/2013
Residents in Airdrie are being asked to share their views on the future of the town centre. North Lanarkshire Council has said it will hold two drop-in sessions this week to allow local people to influence the development of the new Town Centre Framework and Action Plan. The two events will take
11/10/2013
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced more than £12m of funding to transform five historic buildings in the UK. The funds will help bring the neglected historic buildings back to commercial use and create economic growth in the local areas. An estimated 230 FTE jobs will also be made by
11/10/2013
Empty homes are being targeted as part of a North Lanarkshire Council initiative to increase affordable housing in the area. The Empty Home Purchase Scheme involves the council buying long term privately owned empty properties in high demand areas and renting them out to tenants. Currently, the
11/10/2013
Transport Scotland has said the A77 will be closed between Dutchhouse roundabout at Monkton to the Bellfield roundabout this weekend. The closure is to facilitate part of the £10.6m improvement scheme on the key arterial route between Glasgow and Stranraer. The road will be closed from 8pm on Sa
11/10/2013
Plans for a major extension to the St Giles Centre in Elgin have been recommended for approval, the BBC has reported. The development would see the existing building remain, but would be extended to include three new floors as well as a bus station. The developers, Robertson Property/Upland Inve
11/10/2013
Est Renfrewshire Council has started its public consultation into proposed changes to the area's Local Development Plan (LDP). The consultation opened on 9 October and will run for six weeks. The local authority is now encouraging people in East Renfrewshire to have their say on the proposed cha
11/10/2013
Scottish Water has said it has completed reinstatement and improvement works to Howard Park in Kilmarnock. It follows almost two years of work in the park as part of the organisation's environmental improvement scheme in the town and the wider area of Irvine. The work commenced in Howard Park in
11/10/2013
The Scottish Government has said it will continue to lead the fight for justice for the global communities that have been hit the hardest by climate change. Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse was speaking to the Scottish Parliament a day after the International Climate Justice
11/10/2013
Spray Foam Insulation, a division of Eco Insulate Ltd, was recently recommended by BASF as their approved Foammaster Contractor for a development in Dumfries and Galloway. Despite the properties in the co-ownership development being built to specification and relevant Standards, a number of the bu
10/10/2013
SSE has said it is to increase its household energy tariffs from 15 November 2013. Customers of the energy firm will see an average rise of 8.2% in gas and electricity prices. The company has said the rise is reflective of the higher costs of buying wholesale energy, as well as paying to deliver
10/10/2013
Transport Minister Keith Brown has said survey work being carried out on the A9 will cover an area the equivalent of 30,000 football fields. Minister Brown made the comments during a visit to Drumochter, where he joined a topographical survey team to see the work they are undertaking. The work wil
10/10/2013
Demolition of the former Camus House is to commence on Monday 21 October, Angus Council has said. Gowrie Contracts Ltd of Dundee has been contracted by the local authority to carry out the works on the former residential care home. The works will include the specialist removal of asbestos from t
10/10/2013
Plans for a redevelopment of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital have been submitted for approval, the BBC has reported. The application has been submitted for the first phase of the project, which includes a £48m state-of-the-art facility to provide acute mental health care for patients. It would also
10/10/2013
Four sustainability projects in Perthshire are to benefit from almost £250,000 of funding from the Scottish Government as part of the green legacy of the 2014 Ryder Cup. The projects extend the reach of the Ryder Cup Green Drive which focuses on integrating sustainability across all aspects of the
10/10/2013
The installation of a tower for Samsung Heavy Industries' (SHI) Prototype Offshore Wind Turbine is nearing completion in Fife. The operation to install the two-piece steel structure has been taking place over recent days, 50m offshore from Methil's Energy Park Fife. Once fully assembled and oper
10/10/2013
The next phase of consultation for the proposed £24m Barrhead High School has been launched. Pupils, staff, parents and community groups have been invited by East Renfrewshire Council to its second set of design sessions. Feedback from pupils and the wider community on what they want to see in t
10/10/2013
Environmentally Sustainable Systems Ltd (ESS Ecology) has received the final company scores for the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) B1 audit. The audit was conducted in August 2013. Following the final review and sign off by the UVDB Steering Group Chairman and Achilles Director of Uti
09/10/2013
Moray Council has said the owners of empty homes in the area will see their council tax double within the next two years. The increased tax will affect domestic properties that have been left unoccupied for more than a year. Councillors agreed to the new rules in an attempt to discourage owners
09/10/2013
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has said the transition to a low carbon economy could create "huge opportunities" for the Highland construction industry over the coming years. However, it added that construction companies need to develop their green skills and credentials in order to take f
09/10/2013
Work has commenced to demolish the 13-storey St Nicholas House tower in Aberdeen. Scaffolding is being erected around the chimney on top of the 1960s building. It is due to be dismantled by hand, before machines are brought in to demolish the rest. The machinery – four Brokks and a Bobcat – will
09/10/2013
Wood Group has said it is forming a joint venture (JV) with German industrial firm Siemens to create a global rotating equipment service business. The oil services firm, which is based in Aberdeen, said some of its maintenance and power operations would be transitioned into the agreement with Siem
09/10/2013
Resurfacing works to improve the road through Strathclyde Country Park has started. The work will be carried out in sections over the next five weeks, according to North Lanarkshire Council. As a result of the improvement scheme, sections of the road – between the A723 Hamilton Road junction and
09/10/2013
Ground investigations have commenced at Berriedale Braes, on the northernmost section of the A9, in order to identify a solution to the hairpin bend. Transport Minister Keith Brown visited the site to see the work begin. He said: "The Scottish Government has signalled its commitment to addressin
09/10/2013
The Scottish Government has said it is to double its funding to help poor countries struggling with climate change. First Minster Alex Salmond confirmed the news at an international "climate justice" conference in Edinburgh. The grant, of £3m, matches the previous amount from the Government's cl
09/10/2013
Edinburgh Council has issued a reminder to commuters and residents that tram testing has commenced on the Gogar to Edinburgh Park section of the route. As part of the testing process, trams will cross the road at two locations – Lochside Avenue and South Gyle Broadway. Traffic lights and pedestr
08/10/2013
A new survey has revealed that a lack of available properties, plus a "burgeoning" demand among buyers have forced house prices to increase in Scotland. The study, carried out by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that house prices had increased in September, with 32% more res
08/10/2013
Aberdeenshire Council's Social Work and Housing Committee is to implement the final changes to the housing allocation policy this week. The changes, which came into force from yesterday (7 October), include moving the current points-based system to a banding system that will be more transparent an
08/10/2013
Housebuilder Cala has said it plans to double in size by 2017 by entering 'boom areas' in Scotland and England. In its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2013, the firm said its underlying profits increased by 37% to £12.5m in the year after it completed the sale of 694 homes at an aver
08/10/2013
Transport Scotland has said plans for the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements project are to go on display from today (8 October). A series of public exhibitions, beginning in Baillieston, will allow road users and communities across the central belt region to view the proposals. The exhibitions wi
08/10/2013
The Highland Council has said it is keen to receive more suggestions regarding the future planning of Caithness and Sutherland. The call for suggestions of potential sites and ideas for the new Caithness and Sutherland Local Development Plan (CaSPlan) has now reached its final fortnight. The loc
08/10/2013
Shelter Scotland has said a new 10-year action plan to address homelessness prevention and crisis services needs to be put in place if the country wants to remain a world leader on the issue. It added that such a plan can help Scotland to maintain focus and deliver the ongoing commitment made thro
08/10/2013
The world's first carbon innovation hub is to open in Edinburgh, the BBC has reported. The Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI) took 19 months to be refurbished at a cost of £10.5m. The centre, which is situated in Edinburgh's historic Old High School in High School Yards, will bring to
08/10/2013
The A. Proctor Group Ltd recently supplied its Wraptite-SA for a log cabin construction in Corgarff, Aberdeenshire. Wraptite-SA combines the properties of a vapour permeable membrane and an air barrier in one product, which can bond to any substrate for air tightness and ease of installation. It
07/10/2013
A £4.5m lottery grant has been awarded to refurbish Glasgow's Kelvin Hall. The historic building will be transformed into a major museum facility. Once completed, the building will provide public access to around 1.5 million objects from Glasgow's civic collection and Glasgow University's Hunter
07/10/2013
Planning Councillors in the Scottish Borders are to consider applications for three separate wind farms developments, the BBC has reported. The first development is for nine 100m-high turbines to be constructed at Shawpark, close to the existing Long park wind farm, while the second application is
07/10/2013
The Scottish Government has launched a new campaign to ensure households know what energy initiatives they are entitled to. The announcement comes as a survey reveals 75% of Scots are concerned about their energy bills. A YouGov survey recently found that three quarters of households are concerned
07/10/2013
The Highland Council has said homeowners in four of its wards are to be offered free energy saving measures as part of a £6.4m project with E.ON. Under the partnership, those who have homes in the Landward Caithness, Aird and Loch Ness, Inverness Central and Upper Achintore (Fort William) wards wi
07/10/2013
Work is almost complete on six new business units at an industrial estate in Elgin, Moray Council has said. Two of the units at Chanonry Road South are already under offer, with the local authority adding that there is "strong interest" in the others. Similar smaller developments are also due to
07/10/2013
Scottish Minister for Housing and Welfare, Margaret Burgess, has officially opened the St Beya Gardens' development in Millport, North Ayrshire. The development features 11 amenity standard bungalows and one bungalow designed for wheelchair users. The homes at St Beya Gardens have achieved the S
07/10/2013
Working in conjunction with Historic Scotland and the Energy Savings Trust, the A. Proctor Group has said its Spacetherm Aerogel product has been used in a number of refurbishment projects. The projects were undergoing fabric improvement for energy efficiency in traditional buildings. One of these
07/10/2013
Eco Insulate Ltd is celebrating its fourth year as Scotland's longest established Icynene contractor. In addition, the business has expanded as it worked across a number of market sectors. The past year has seen the company successfully complete a major contract in the Outer Hebrides. This pro
04/10/2013
Local authorities across Scotland have been allocated their share of a £20m fund to help support Scottish households. The support comes in the face of UK Government Welfare Reforms. The additional funding for the councils will 'top up' their Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) budget and allevia
04/10/2013
Land located near Abbotsford House has been listed on the Scottish Borders Council's draft plans for potential housing sites, according to Scottish Housing News. The news comes despite homes being ruled out at an inquiry six years ago. It is understood campaigners fought a lengthy campaign to sto
04/10/2013
Inverclyde Council has said the main contractor on the £44m Port Glasgow Community Campus has reported a further delay to the project. The campus was due to be handed over at the end of October in order to allow the pupils and staff of Port Glasgow High, St Stephen's High and Craigmarloch schools
04/10/2013
Tram testing is to begin between Gogar depot and Edinburgh Park Station, Edinburgh City Council has said. The testing will commence on Tuesday 8 October. As part of the process, which will continue until the service is operational, trams will cross the road at two locations, Lochside Avenue and
04/10/2013
A new scheme to restore sections of the historic main street of Gorebridge is set to be launched. The Gorebridge Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) will see almost £700,000 invested over the next five years in restoring historic properties and improvements. The scheme will protect and
04/10/2013
Angus Council has welcomed news of a funding boost to build new social housing in the area. The Scottish Government is providing an extra £528,000 of grant funding through their affordable housing supply programme, which will take the amount available to the local authority and its partners to £5.
04/10/2013
An additional £10.3m is being released to help communities across Scotland reduce their carbon footprint. Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse said the money would allow the innovative Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to continue in 2015/16. The CCF allows communities to take acti
04/10/2013
The new Auchmuty High School in Fife has been officially opened. The facility is just one of the innovative, state-of-the-art, new schools being built in Fife as part of the council's £200m investment programme 'Building Fife's Future' (BFF). Built with two-thirds Scottish Futures Trust funding, t
03/10/2013
The Scottish Government has extended a grant scheme to local authorities and housing associations to help more people make their homes more energy efficient. The Green Homes Cashback scheme, which is managed by the Energy Saving Trust, was launched in November 2012 to give householders money back
03/10/2013
A biscuit maker based in Lanarkshire has said it plans to expand its factory premises. According to the BBC, the company Border Biscuits, secured "substantial" bank loan facilities. The firm will now use the money to construct a new warehouse at its existing site in Lanark to increase its storag
03/10/2013
Overnight construction works are to continue on the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement Scheme. Work on the £9.2m project will begin on Monday 7 October through to Monday 21 October. This will be followed by further overnight closures between Monday 4 November and Monday 11 November. Transport Scotlan
03/10/2013
Plans for a new Anderson High School, as well as the associated facilities, on Shetland have taken a step forward, according to Hub North Scotland and the Shetland Islands Council. Hub North Scotland – the driving force behind the planning, procurement and delivery of community-based infrastructur
03/10/2013
Potential home owners in the Forth Valley region are being offered the chance to be matched with their 'dream home' thanks to a new scheme from the Forth Valley Empty Homes Project. Launched in April 2013, Property Matchmaker is a free 'dating agency' for empty homes and aims to connect people who
03/10/2013
The Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) has been shortlisted for an independent regeneration award, Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has revealed. The THI is a five-year project by the local authority which aims to enhance the historic centre of Stromness. The 2013 SURF Awards for Best Pra
03/10/2013
North Lanarkshire Council is encouraging its Airdrie residents to share their views on the future of the town centre. Two months will be held next month to allow locals to give their views to contribute to the development of the new Town Centre Framework and Action Plan. The new Framework and Ac
03/10/2013
The number of planning decisions made in less than two months has increased from 68.5% to 74.1%, according to latest figures from the Scottish Government. It added that the average decision time for major and local planning applications has fallen in the months April – June. National planning pe
03/10/2013
Dunfermline is preparing to switch on its new floodlights which have been erected across the city. The new floodlighting, which has been designed to showcase the city's historic buildings and features, will be switched on at the City Chambers on Saturday 12 October at 7.30pm. They will be switch
03/10/2013
Fife Council's community payback by offenders scheme has been carried out in Anstruther by refurbishing the Erskine Hall. The Anstruther Easter Town Hall has also been refreshed under the scheme. Starting out as a church, the Erskine Hall has been part of the local landscape for a long time and
02/10/2013
Work on an ambitious "£2bn town" development is due to begin in Aberdeenshire. The Chapelton of Elsick project, which is located south of Aberdeen, has a long-term aim of 8,000 homes as part of the development. There are also plans for a primary school, leisure and business facilities, Elsick Deve
02/10/2013
Fife Councillors have agreed on plans to invest in affordable housing over the next five years. The £85m strategy will see 2,700 affordable homes created across the area. Depute Council Leader, Councillor David Ross, welcomed the news. He said: "We have a housing crisis in Fife with around 12,
02/10/2013
Work has commenced to restore the nose of the Greyfriars Bobby statue in Edinburgh. The dark colour on the dog's nose had been worn off by people rubbing the snout "for luck". The restoration comes following a Facebook campaign which highlighted the damage caused to the famous statue. This wee
02/10/2013
Scotland's Labour Party has challenged the SNP Government over why £29m has been spent on the cancelled Glasgow Airport Link, the BBC has reported. In 2009, Ministers made a decision not to continue with the transport link, but it is understood millions have been spent on various costs, including
02/10/2013
The first of 108 3.6MW turbines has been successfully installed at the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm. The development is a 50/50 joint venture between DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables. Completion of the first turbine was achieved late last week in the 389MW project. Over the
02/10/2013
The Scottish Government is encouraging local authorities, housing associations and private developers to sign up for a £2m fund which aims to help bring empty town centre properties back into use for affordable housing. Local Government and Planning Minister Derek Mackay unveiled the launch of app
02/10/2013
Aberdeen Council has said asphalt is to be 'dressed up' as Caithness slabs as part of a new operation to improve the south pedestrian area on Union Bridge. It added that the existing concrete slabs are thin and frequently damaged, while the Caithness slabs, which are used elsewhere on Union Street
02/10/2013
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (CNES), in partnership with Tighean Innse Gall (TIG), has said it ha secured funding towards the delivery of up to £3.5m of Energy Efficiency Measures for private homes within the Western Isles. The scheme will benefit homeowners throughout the islands who live in traditi
02/10/2013
Transport Minister Keith Brown has said the roads in Scotland's north-west are "alive" with improvement activity. Minister Brown added that the work which commenced over the past few days on another road improvement scheme on the A82 signifies the Government's commitment to improving transport con
02/10/2013
South Ayrshire Council has launched a consultation exercise regarding proposals to replace Ayr Academy. The plans would see the school relocate to a multi-million pound, purpose-built, educational campus at the Craigie Estate in Ayr. The campus will be delivered through the South West Hub, which
01/10/2013
Edinburgh Housing Leader, Councillor Cammy Day, has visited the site of 34 new Council homes in Pilton. The development on West Pilton Crescent will provide the first new Council houses in the area for a generation and is part of the local authority's 21st Century Homes initiative. The project w
01/10/2013
Fife's newest leisure centre, Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre, has opened its doors for the first time. The Council invested a total of £15.3m in the new facility, as well as being awarded a grant of £1m from sportscotland's Sport Facilities Fund. The new centre boasts a 25m six-lane swimming pool with
01/10/2013
A new structure, built to replace a Buchan bridge that was overcome by flooding last year, has been completed, according to Aberdeenshire Council. The new Hatton Bridge reopened to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic yesterday (30 September). In December 2012, the Hatton Mill Bridge collapsed
01/10/2013
Feedback regarding proposals for a £40m schools campus in the Three Towns in North Ayrshire have been published. In April, the Council launched a public consultation over plans to merge Auchenharvie Academy, Ardrossan Academy, Haysholm School and James McFarlane School into one single modern schoo
01/10/2013
Clackmannanshire Council has said work has started on building 28 new family homes in Coalsnaughton. The project will consist of eight two-bedroom flats, eight three-bedroom and 12 four-bedroom homes at The Glen in the village. The development is part of a partnership between the Council, Scotti
01/10/2013
Energy firm SSE has said it expects to report a loss at its retail arm for the first half of the financial year. The company said higher wholesale gas prices, an increase in costs and a lower energy consumption were to blame for the loss. The figures compare with an operating profit at its retai
01/10/2013
Scottish Water is improving the natural environment on a river in the Corkerhill area of Glasgow by upgrading its waste water infrastructure. Contractors working for the firm are undertaking a project that will improve the water in the White Carter Water – which flows into the River Clyde. The £
01/10/2013
Inverclyde Council has agreed to act as guarantor to a local community group in order to allow a new play area project to move forward. Greenock Central Residents Action Group was awarded £75,000 from the local authority's Play Area Investment budget to partially fund a new play area on the site o
