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Anders Povlsen is Scotland’s largest landowner

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Scottish Socialist Party: This is our plan for an income-based Scottish Service Tax

Norway has a similar population to Scotland, yet the way it does council tax is very different

Norway has a similar population to Scotland, yet the way it does council tax is very different

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How do other countries do council tax?

Tommy Sheridan, pictured with his mum Alice, became the face of the Scottish anti-poll tax campaign

Tommy Sheridan, pictured with his mum Alice, became the face of the Scottish anti-poll tax campaign

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How the poll tax paved the way for council tax – and Margaret Thatcher's downfall

Nicola Sturgeon announces a cross-party commission tasked with exploring alternatives to council tax in the Scottish Parliament in 2014

Nicola Sturgeon announces a cross-party commission tasked with exploring alternatives to council tax in the Scottish Parliament in 2014

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Why has the Scottish Government failed to reform council tax?

An SNP MP previously wrote to the community council concerning comments made by David Gardner

An SNP MP previously wrote to the community council concerning comments made by David Gardner

Community Council

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Scottish community councillor accused of 'abhorrent racism'

Edinburgh-based developer AMA has been confirmed as the preferred bidder

Edinburgh-based developer AMA has been confirmed as the preferred bidder

Major update on future of Summerhall as Scottish developer chosen

Stirling Council leader Margaret Brisley died on Sunday after a short illness, her family said

Stirling Council leader Margaret Brisley died on Sunday after a short illness, her family said

Local government

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Scottish council leader dies less than two months after taking office

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said it is seeking to overturn the approval of the plans

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said it is seeking to overturn the approval of the plans

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Bannockburn battlefield race track plans condemned as 'fatally flawed'

A land value tax has long been proposed as an alternative to council tax, which is based on property value

A land value tax has long been proposed as an alternative to council tax, which is based on property value

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What are the alternatives to council tax? These are the options ...

Martin Lewis came up with the Check and Challenge system for checking your council tax band placement

Martin Lewis came up with the Check and Challenge system for checking your council tax band placement

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Martin Lewis's method for checking if you're in the right council tax band

There are a number of different reasons why council tax is deemed unfair

There are a number of different reasons why council tax is deemed unfair

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Why is council tax unfair and why does it need reforming?

'Smartie Tube', St Enoch Centre and plan for Sauchiehall Street

'Smartie Tube', St Enoch Centre and plan for Sauchiehall Street

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Several Scottish city council projects to be postponed due to rising costs

The Freedom of the City is given to 'persons of distinction or persons who have rendered eminent service to the city'

The Freedom of the City is given to 'persons of distinction or persons who have rendered eminent service to the city'

Glasgow City Council

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Freedom of the City award for famous celebrity amid Glasgow anniversary celebration

Glasgow City council bosses are in talks with hoteliers

Glasgow City council bosses are in talks with hoteliers

Commonwealth Games 2026

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Concern over Commonwealth Games impact on homeless people

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

A protest was held outside the office of John Swinney by Unison members

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'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

First Minister John Swinney and his government need to find support from at least one of the opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament if the Budget is to pass

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Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

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Tories select former Labour candidate to fight Scottish council by-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

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'This is just the start': First Scottish councillors join Reform UK

A council planning officer had previously recommended refusal of the plans

A council planning officer had previously recommended refusal of the plans

Local government

Controversial Scottish battery storage plans unanimously thrown out

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

Scotland is one of the most centralised nations in Europe, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The lessons Scotland can learn from Iceland

Boundaries Scotland is currently undertaking its first review of Holyrood constituencies since 2011

Boundaries Scotland is currently undertaking its first review of Holyrood constituencies since 2011

Boundary Commission for Scotland

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Council objects to Holyrood boundary changes which 'disregard local identities'

The National is digging into how council tax could be changed

The National is digging into how council tax could be changed

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The National launches in-depth series on how to reform council tax

Tesco started holding consultations with staff and residents about opening seven days a week at the start of October

Tesco started holding consultations with staff and residents about opening seven days a week at the start of October

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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'Way of life is important': Island councillor hits out at Tesco opening on Sundays

Labour have been accused of exploiting an SNP councillor's death in a Glasgow by-election

Labour have been accused of exploiting an SNP councillor's death in a Glasgow by-election

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Labour accused of exploiting SNP councillor's death to 'garner votes' in by-election

SSEN plans to build 400 homes in the Highlands and a similar number in Aberdeenshire

SSEN plans to build 400 homes in the Highlands and a similar number in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Charity welcomes 'innovative' SSEN plans for 1000 new homes

Stella McCartney applied for planning permission to build a 'modernist mansion'

Stella McCartney applied for planning permission to build a 'modernist mansion'

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Fashion designer told to allow public access to beach in plans for Scottish mansion

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

The locations for more than 800 have been confirmed

The locations for more than 800 have been confirmed

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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SSEN to help deliver more than 1000 new homes across north of Scotland

An estimated 350 council and 140 private addresses in the Balnagask area of Torry have Raac

An estimated 350 council and 140 private addresses in the Balnagask area of Torry have Raac

Aberdeen City Council

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Raac homeowners in Scottish city refuse purchase scheme

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

Strike action in schools has targeted the First Minister's constituency over the next two weeks

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Shona Robison says 'no more money' available for local government pay

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle

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Council withdraws key Taymouth Castle planning papers amid 'unlawful' allegations

Drivers in West Dunbartonshire have been warned of danger from trees on the road

Drivers in West Dunbartonshire have been warned of danger from trees on the road

Drivers in West Dunbartonshire warned of fallen trees on two busy roads

The People's Story in Edinburgh's Royal Mile charts the history of working-class citizens in the city

The People's Story in Edinburgh's Royal Mile charts the history of working-class citizens in the city

City of Edinburgh Council

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'Vital' working-class history museum 'must stay open' amid far-right rise

Proposals have been made for changes to the Pavilion Theatre

Proposals have been made for changes to the Pavilion Theatre

Glasgow city centre

Proposals to upgrade Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre revealed

Plans for the new Scottish Opera HQ have been approved despite objections

Plans for the new Scottish Opera HQ have been approved despite objections

Glasgow City Council

Plans for new Scottish Opera HQ and 700 student beds approved despite objections

The Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026

Athletes' village news, date and location of Glasgow Commonwealth Games revealed

Anas Sarwar celebrated the Labour win in Falkirk South

Anas Sarwar celebrated the Labour win in Falkirk South

Local government

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Labour narrowly win Scottish council by-election despite SNP first preference lead

A chunk of a boundary wall at Arbroath Harbour wall next to Mackay Boatbuilders collapsed on Wednesday night

A chunk of a boundary wall at Arbroath Harbour wall next to Mackay Boatbuilders collapsed on Wednesday night

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Scottish harbour's wall 'obliterated' by high tides and strong winds

Chris McEleny had paused his campaign for the Gourock by-election on Saturday to travel to North Macedonia immediately after Alex Salmond's

Chris McEleny had paused his campaign for the Gourock by-election on Saturday to travel to North Macedonia immediately after Alex Salmond's

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Alba's Chris McEleny to fight by-election 'in Alex Salmond's honour'

Organic Architects have submitted planning permission to construct a new distillery at Auchenbowie House

Organic Architects have submitted planning permission to construct a new distillery at Auchenbowie House

Plans to turn walled garden with links to Robert Burns into whisky distillery

Alex Salmond outside his home in Strichen on the day of the independence referendum, September 18, 2024

Alex Salmond outside his home in Strichen on the day of the independence referendum, September 18, 2024

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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'Let's make it happen': Village hopes to rename street after Alex Salmond

Locals are calling on the council to give Buccleuch Estate a deadline to provide access

Locals are calling on the council to give Buccleuch Estate a deadline to provide access

Dalkeith Country Park

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Community stages protest over 'locked gate' blocking them from country park

Fife Council is 'regularly' breaching the Scottish Unsuitable Accommodation Order (UAO) due to pressures on housing

Fife Council is 'regularly' breaching the Scottish Unsuitable Accommodation Order (UAO) due to pressures on housing

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Scottish Labour council 'regularly breaching' law on homelessness

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

This year’s Scottish Budget will be unlike any other in the past decade

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Ellie Gomersall: Scottish Greens must push for better deal for councils in Budget

Chris Kane has supported the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Chris Kane has supported the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Stirling Council

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Scottish Labour councillors slated for voting to 'protect MP' they work for

Councillor Ruairi Kelly asked officers what steps were being taken to crackdown on counterfeit alcohol

Councillor Ruairi Kelly asked officers what steps were being taken to crackdown on counterfeit alcohol

Alcohol and Crime

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Fake Glen's vodka sold in stores across a Scottish city rasies 'serious concerns'

More than 460,000 bus journeys have been made by those issued with cards in the Shetland Islands Council

More than 460,000 bus journeys have been made by those issued with cards in the Shetland Islands Council

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Renewed calls to give young Scots free inter–island ferry fares

Motorists have been diverted along the single-track Old Military Road numerous times over the years

Motorists have been diverted along the single-track Old Military Road numerous times over the years

Argyll and Bute

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Section of road prone to landslides set to close for 'years' following shelter plans

Mary McNab, Davena Rankin, Marie Garrity

Mary McNab, Davena Rankin, Marie Garrity

Glasgow City Council

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Labour select former Tory candidate as hopeful for Glasgow by-election

The recommendation was officially made in a report in 2018

The recommendation was officially made in a report in 2018

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'Single island authority' is 'next step' for Western Isles, say council leaders

A second chamber at Holyrood could provide scrutiny and oversight

A second chamber at Holyrood could provide scrutiny and oversight

We need to bite the bullet and reform local and central government

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

Different items falling from the Forth Bridge have been an ongoing problem.

Different items falling from the Forth Bridge have been an ongoing problem.

Local government

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Lives at risk with 'large chunks of metal' falling off Forth Bridge, council told

City of Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day has called for equal representation for Scottish councils

City of Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day has called for equal representation for Scottish councils

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scottish Labour council leader joins condemnation of Keir Starmer's summit snub