Town planning
‘A shambles and a disgrace’ – saving Scotland’s High Streets will take more than the market (Part 2)
Author / Creator: Charlie Ellis
Media type: Article
Date published: 2026
The decline of Princes Street and Sauchiehall Street is no isolated Scottish tragedy
‘A shambles and a disgrace’ – why have Scotland’s high streets declined? (Part 1)
Author / Creator: Charlie Ellis
Media type: Article
Date published: 2026
Andrew Neil blames a “national scandal” of local government failure and incompetence, others argue the rot goes much deeper.
AI, the NPF4 and the Climate Crisis
Author / Creator: Kat Jones
Media type: Article
Date published: 2026
AI datacentres breach multiple planning and environmental regulations, despite being presented as ‘green’.
Long Term Towns
Author / Creator: Simon Jones
Media type: Podcast
Date published: 2025
Simon Jones on town planning in Dumfries
Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: consultation
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Consultation paper
Date published: 2023
The Scottish Government is seeking views on the draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods
Town Centre Action Plan Review
Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell
Media type: consultation response
Date published:
Town centre regeneration has been demonstrated through the Covid pandemic how vital local community is in times of crisis. This reinforces the need to plan for the development of town centres.