Scottish Prison Service have refused a freedom of information request for the documents around the decision to close Noranside Open Prison. Staff who have been kept waiting for a final decision deserve to know how the closure was decided.
The SNP Government’s decision not to release the remainder of Brechin’s Town Centre Regeneration Funding is a bitter blow for attempts to give the town centre a boost.
The SNP Justice Minister, Kenny Macaskill’s decision to close Noranside Prison, despite earlier assurances is a major blow for effective justice and the local economy
A new housing contract awarded by Angus Council was awarded to a company based outside Angus. Unfortunately it was the only approved contractor from the SNP Government, leaving the Council little choice.