Scottish Government

Dales Voe, a bay near Fora Ness and Noness Head at Lerwick, has been chosen as the preferred location for an ultra-deep-water port for handling North Seal oil and gas decommissioning contracts.

First minister Nicola Sturgeon's biggest cabinet reshuffle to date saw the resignation this week of Angela Constance, the former Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities. Her portfolio included local government.

New statistics suggest that 11,677 affordable homes were approved in Scotland in 2017/18 – a 14 per cent increase on the previous year.

A round-up of planning appeals: 5 May-11 May, 2018