Tag: local authorities

Councils spend millions on Christmas lights despite recession

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - December 19, 2010

CASH-strapped Scottish councils are still spending millions on Christmas lights. And it has been revealed that the £9 million spent illuminating towns and cities in...

Motoring groups hit out at plans for bus lane cameras

Deadline News Journalist - August 8, 2010

By Martin Graham MOTORING groups have hit out at council plans to fine motorists £100 for driving in bus lanes. Councils in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen...

Grit shortage fears after councils reveal a one day supply

Deadline News Journalist - February 22, 2010

By Rory Reynolds SCOTLAND’S road network could be brought slithering to its knees by heavy snow again this week - because council chiefs have failed...

Swine flu could force closure of Scottish schools

Deadline News Journalist - August 14, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie SWINE FLU could force the closure of Scottish schools because of costs - after councils admitted they might not be able to...

Scots councils spend £1 million per year on bottled water

Deadline News Journalist - July 23, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie SCOTLAND’S local authorities are pouring £1 million a year down the drain buying in bottled water rather than using supplies from taps. Council...

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