‘We don’t have the cash to do this’: Angus Council spends £127k on ‘glorified paddling pool’
A row has erupted over the decision to dip into a council fund for the six-figure upgrade of a “glorified paddling pool” in Montrose.
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Decade-long Monifieth community hub dream could be reality in 18 months
The “forgotten burgh” of Angus has taken a huge step towards realising a ten-year dream with permission granted for a community hub aimed at transforming the fortunes of Monifieth.
Flood-hit A92 in Angus branded ‘not fit for purpose’
Calls have been made for urgent action is needed to stop repeated flooding on the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath.
Critics warn committee that Angus businesses are not ready to go cashless
Councillors have warned that Angus is not yet ready to go cashless.
Two Monifieth High School pupils hit by cars on first day allowed off campus
A pair of Monifieth High School pupils were struck by a car after being allowed off campus during their lunch-hour for the first time.
Angus Council walks away from plans for Tayside ‘super-school’
Angus Council has walked away from ambitious plans to be part of a £55 million western gateway super-school.
Petition launched as pressures piles on Angus Council to back ‘superschool’ plan
An Angus councillor has launched an eleventh hour petition in the hope of securing more time for talks on the £55 million Western Gateway “superschool”, stressing no final decision has been made.
Angus councillors clash on issue of short sentences for criminals
Councillors have clashed over the issue of presumption against short sentencing for Angus criminals after a suggestion the scheme will cost taxpayers six figures in its first year.
EXCLUSIVE: Plans for ambitious Western Gateway ‘superschool’ on edge of Dundee collapse
Plans for an ambitious "superschool" serving pupils from across Tayside on the edge of Dundee have collapsed.
Monifieth councillor urges backing for Western Gateway ‘superschool’
A Monifieth councillor has urged Angus Council to get behind plans for a "superschool" in the Western Gateway serving pupils from Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross.