The Scottish Government has recognised the early success of its First Home Fund with a pledge to reopen the scheme for applications in the new year. The fund, which offers first-time buyers loans of up to £25,000 for their deposit, was launched in December 2019 with an initial budget of &
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The Scottish Government has published a five-year infrastructure investment plan which it said will support tens of thousands of jobs and help stimulate a green economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Covering the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26, the £24 billion Draft Inf
With the consultation deadline fast approaching for businesses to voice their concerns regarding the UK Government's proposal to scrap Red Diesel tax relief, fuel and fleet solutions group Oilfast has compiled an abbreviated consultation form to simplify submissions. Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated in
The Highland Council has issued the tender for the Caol and Lochyside flood prevention scheme with a return date of November 26. In the meantime, consultation with the local community is continuing over the final look of the riverside floodwall and the landscaping plans for the project which include
The latest £6.7 million phase of an external wall insulation (EWI) programme in Dundee will provide warmer, more energy efficient homes at more than 740 properties, councillors heard last night at the investment was approved by the local authority. More than £46m has been spent across th
hub East Central Scotland is to fund and support this year's Design Engineer Construct (DEC) learning programme at Perth High School. The move follows the success of the inaugural initiative with hub at the school last year. The DEC learning programme was created by UK social business ‘Class o
Western Isles local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has said it could potentially terminate a £10 million deal to carry out upgrade works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist due to the main contractor's failure to return from lockdown. Following the initial suspension of the construc
The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on its proposals for reviewing and extending permitted development rights. The Phase 1 proposals relate to priority development types: digital telecommunications infrastructure; agricultural development; peatland restoration;
The Scottish Government has approved an increase to grant funding for energy efficiency measures for eligible properties in rural towns throughout the Highlands. Aviemore, Carrbridge, Fort William, Grantown area, Tain, Thurso and Wick are all in line to benefit from the funds.
Royal BAM Group has announced a major restructuring programme in order to mitigate lower revenue caused by COVID-19 and selective tendering. The parent company of BAM Construction said it expects the programme to result in cost savings of €100 million annually, with the "majority of saving
Improved rail connectivity between England and Scotland will help achieve net zero targets by reducing demand for carbon-heavy short haul flights, paving the way for the Scottish Government’s 2045 target and UK Government’s 2050 target respectively, according to the High Speed Rail
Proposals from Angus Council of how to spend a £26.5 million capital investment fund have now been agreed by the UK Government. The Angus Fund is part of the Tay Cities Deal, which comprises the local authority areas of Angus, Dundee City, Perth & Kinross and the north east part
Pat Ward has announced his intention to retire as group chief executive at Breedon and a director of the company next year. It is anticipated that he will be succeeded by Rob Wood, Breedon’s group finance director.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and construction firms keep their staff safe in the light of new government restrictions. The Association’s COVID-19 Panel has produced two new guidance documents providing clear and practi
The Scottish Government has published an overview of its permitted development rights consultation to help explain the changes it is now proposing to make. The consultation on its Phase 1 proposals for reviewing and extending permitted development rights relate to priority development types: digital

