Scottish election

Elections 2016: The results

09.05.2016

Laura Edgar

On 5 May, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London voted in the 2016 Elections. Here, The Planner takes a look at the results and the manifesto pledges of the winners.

Scottish housing bodies call on politicians to tackle housing crisis

03.05.2016

Laura Edgar

Homes for Scotland | Housing | RTPI Scotland | Scotland | Scottish election

Housing and professional bodies in Scotland have united in a plea to the country’s politicians to tackle its housing crisis by supporting an increase in the supply of ‘warm, sustainable homes that meet a diverse set of needs and aspirations’.

Scotland round-up: Go-ahead for Stonehaven championship golf course despite loss of ancient woodland; Scotland’s population at its highest ever

29.04.2016

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 23 April-29 April, 2016

Scottish Labour make pledge to end housing crisis

28.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Labour Party has pledged to end the housing crisis and review future transport investments so that the network meets the needs of the public.

SNP makes rural housing commitment

25.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to create a Rural Housing Fund and to bring forward a Planning Reform Bill if it is re-elected into the Scottish Parliament.

Scotland round-up: Development blues as Scottish capital waits for new strategy sign-off by ministers; Campaigners to fight major development off M8 at Eurocentral

22.04.2016

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 16 April-22 April, 2016

Scottish Lib Dems vow to support affordable homes

20.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have committed to boosting the number of affordable homes by 50,000 over five years and to build a low-carbon transport system in the party's campaign in the Scottish election.

Scottish Conservatives promise to invest in housing and infrastructure

20.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Conservatives have pledged to build 100,000 homes by the end of the decade as well as to invest in the road and rail networks, as the party bids to be the largest opposition party.

Scottish Greens commit to ‘radical’ programme of reform to deliver housing

14.04.2016

Laura Edgar

The Scottish Green Party has published its manifesto ahead of Scotland’s Parliamentary election in May, promising to campaign for a housing agenda and use empty homes and vacant land.

SNP pledges to extend Borders Railway

05.04.2016

Laura Edgar

Borders Railway | Infrastructure | Scotland | Scottish election | SNP

Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to conduct a feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway if re-elected in May.

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