Brexit demonstrated that while Scotland remains in the UK, its people’s right to determine their own political future can always be overruled by another country with a population ten times greater.
Category: West Dunbartonshire
AWARD FOR £15 MILLION BURGH HALL IN CHURCH STREET
The building has however been widely criticised as not being fit for purpose because the public gallery is inadequate to cope with the number of members of the public who turn up for meetings, particularly when contentious matters are on the agenda.
FAKE NEWS?CHECK THIS TAX CLAIM OUT
As the Fraser of Allander Institute explains: “As a result of the nine year council tax freeze in Scotland, council tax north of the border for the average band D house is now some 14 per cent lower in real terms in 2019-20 than it would have been had it kept pace with inflation.”
TRUMP’S IRISH GOLF RESORT TO DOUBLE IN SIZE
Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort to build a new ballroom/function room, leisure facilities and 53 more holiday homes at a cost of €38 million.
HOW WELL IS YOUR CHILD DOING AT SCHOOL?
INVESTIGATION: Data from the 2018-19 school year, revealed through freedom of information requests to Scottish councils, has heightened concerns over multi-level teaching and links to deprivation levels in schools, despite education secretary, John Swinney, arguing such data did not exist.
CCTV appeal following bus assault
Police in Glasgow have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their inquiries in connection with an assault that took place on the A1 (Glasgow to Balloch) First Bus service.