It is no exaggeration to say that planning policy has the power to dictate the type of Scotland that we will inhabit years from now. But it is an area of government that often lives in the political shadow of the big portfolio areas of health, education and justice. The planning system provides the basis for where, how and what we …
The polls have closed, winners have been announced and those not elected will be licking their wounds and probably catching up on some much needed rest from the election campaign. Those fortunate to have been elected for the first-time will be starting their induction processes into their respective Councils. The machinery of local government is not always straightforward so do …