‘Ambitious’ vision to transform Edinburgh city centre unveiled
Core elements of an ambitious vision to transform Edinburgh into a more attractive and people-friendly city have been published by council planners. A concept design for the project, which aims to…
Can Renfrewshire ‘beat the street’ in physical activity game?
A popular physical activity challenge unlocked by sensors that has taken Scotland by storm will launch in Renfrewshire this autumn. Beat the Street is a real-life interactive game that aims…
Council launches survey to help shape new website
Stirling Council has launched a survey to help inform the development of its new website to provide a better service to local residents. The local authority is working with digital…
New interactive website to boost tourism in Perth and Kinross
A new interactive website has been launched to help boost tourism across Perth and Kinross. Run by Perth & Kinross Council, Perth and Kinross Visitor Advice provides a portal where…
Affordable homes in Scotland to be digitally-enabled
Affordable homes delivered by councils across Scotland are to be digitally-enabled with “ready-to-go” internet connections. The ambition, which is set out in the Scottish Government’s Housing to 2040 strategy, comes…
Online resource to help local businesses grant ‘wishes’
An online resource has been launched to help local businesses grant “wishes” to third sector organisations. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), a not-for-profit service which supports the development of the…
Reaching out to the ‘cobots’ – new centre will explore human-robot connection
A “state-of-the-art” new centre will help Scottish businesses explore the potential of ‘cobots’ – the next generation of robots trained to work cooperatively and more closely with humans. Smart Hub…
Alexa, when do I put my bins out? Council creates handy ‘skill’ for residents
A local authority is thought to be among the first in Scotland to create a ‘skill’ on Amazon’s Alexa that reminds residents when to put their bins out. Argyll and…
Midlothian Council approves new people and growth focused digital strategy
Midlothian council has approved a new three-year digital strategy based on ’empowering people and enabling growth’. The ICT plan will set out to refresh customer services, ensure greater focus on…
Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has…
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