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Bus is the most frequently and widely used form of public transport in the west of Scotland. Everyday, the bus network helps connect us to school, work, shops, services and our family and friends. Bus also plays a role in tackling big problems like climate change, inequality and social isolation.

A fresh chapter has begun for the Glen Urquhart Men's Shed after they took possession of the keys to their new home.

Church of Scotland has been accused of making the purchase process unnecessarily complicated for community groups.

Rail expert Gareth Dennis redesigns the network

A 'groundbreaking' bid by several community groups to take over a large windfarm has been rejected by Forestry Land Scotland.

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Think pieces on planning improvement and the experience and learning gained through the National Planning Improvement Framework.

Who are The Planner's Women of Inluence for 2025? Find out here.

Craig McLaren discusses the challenges and opportunities in planning for hydrogen that have been identified through discussions with planning authorities, hydrogen industry, agencies and regulators.

Guidance for candidates applying to the 2025 Scottish Government Future Planners Programme.

The Scottish Government has launched a £30 million Invest to Save Fund to drive efficiency, improve public services, and ensure long-term…

We are raising £5,000 to take legal action against Dundee City Council's decision to grant planning permission to a 10,000 sq ft training facility on our beloved greenspace by the river Tay.

2025 RTPI Scottish Young Planners' Conference themed around the Purpose of Planning

Letter from the Minister for Public Finance and Chief Planner on priorities for planning in 2025.

Taking Scotland as his starting point, planning champion Craig McLaren shares his thoughts on what's working in planning - and what isn't.

Democracy can't function without a free press

All across Scotland, there are fine municipal buildings that were once home to small, local councils

Craig McLaren considers what England can learn from the Scottish experience of planning reform.

It will allow the community buyout of a large woodland area in the Scottish Borders.

The outcomes of the prestigious 2024 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were announced last night (05/12/24) at...

Play in Pollok Park, work in town; pay tax in East Ren.

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Kate of C&C Community Hub in Cumbernauld writes about the importance of planning rights for communities when it comes to local development.