Opponents lay out objections at start of Rosyth container terminal inquiry
Residents opposing a container terminal at Rosyth have made a last-ditch plea for the project to be scrapped ahead of a public inquiry into the proposals. (...)
Abercairney Estate launches new windfarm bid — six years after original proposal was rejected
Plans have emerged for a multi-million-pound windfarm on a main Perthshire tourist route. (...)
Forfar plant hire firm's licence revoked
Scotland's traffic commissioner has revoked the licence of a Forfar plant hire operator over professional competence and financial standing concerns. (...)
Councillor says collapse of Madras College deal deserves an independent public inquiry
After four days of debate, a councillor has called for an independent public inquiry into the "disgraceful" collapse of £40 million proposals for a new school in St Andrews. (...)
Inquiry hears council's case for compulsory purchase of derelict Stobswell shop
The fate of a derelict shop in Stobswell is a step closer to being decided following a public inquiry in Dundee. (...)
Scottish Government says it is seeking 'urgent' solution to ambulance breaks problem
The Scottish Government has confirmed it has put forward a formal proposal that ambulance staff can be disturbed during a break to answer a 999 call. (...)
£325 million Rosyth biomass plant backing
Plans for a £325 million biomass plant at Rosyth have been backed by Fife planning committee, on condition a number of concerns are addressed. (...)
Forth Energy denies any government bias in biomass plant plans
Forth Energy, the company behind the biomass proposal for Dundee harbour, has insisted there is no bias in its favour from the government's Energy Consents Unit (ECU). (...)
Dundee councillor Kevin Keenan fears biomass plant may lead to council being fined
The row over Dundee City Council's position on the controversial biomass plant has rumbled on, with one opposition group leader claiming it could lead to the authority being fined for the proposed installation breaching air-quality legislation. (...)
Council's decision to delay biomass plan response welcomed by MSP
Dundee East MSP Shona Robison has voiced her support for the city council's call to the Scottish Government to defer a decision on the controversial biomass plant proposed for the harbour. (...)
Council wants answers before giving biomass plan response
Dundee City Council wants Scottish ministers to defer plans for the controversial biomass plant at the harbour until more information is available about its impact on public health and the environment. (...)
Muthill residents furious at power line decision
A community in one of Scotland's most scenic areas has described itself as "furious" the Beauly to Denny power line will not be laid underground as it passes their village. (...)
Group complains over Cairngorms housing plans
Fears locals could lose out to people seeking a holiday home in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland has prompted complaints from a pressure group. (...)
Public inquiry ruled out for Perth incinerator
There will be no public inquiry into the Perth incinerator project, it has been announced, and nor will any council employee be held to account for the local authority's handling of the affair. (...)
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Beauly to Denny power line work set to start
Areas of Highland Perthshire on the Beauly to Denny power line route have been made subject of compulsory purchase orders as Scottish Hydro Electric begins groundwork for the scheme. (...)
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