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Scottish Construction Today briefing: Friday 13 November 2026
Three stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
Edinburgh councillors back cut-down George Street scheme with asphalt replacing stone setts
The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Committee has approved a revised George Street design that swaps natural stone setts for asphalt and cuts utility diversions, nine months after Full Council paused the scheme.
Highland Council sets 1 April 2027 start for Inverness and rural short-term let control areas
The council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee has agreed to publish a statutory notice of designation after Scottish Ministers approved two new control areas covering Inverness City and much of rural Highland.
Highland Council to show Charleston Academy new-build plans at Inverness drop-ins
The Highland Council will put its plans for a new secondary school building at Charleston Academy in Inverness on public display in December and January before a planning application is submitted.
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