The Latest Breaking News from Provost

'I stand by my words': Scottish councillor suspended for 'serious' comments

Aberdeen councillor Jennifer Stewart has been suspended for four months after she was found to have made “serious” comments towards the Lord…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Tributes pour in after death of 'one of a kind' long-serving councillor

Tributes have been paid to councillor and former East Renfrewshire Provost Betty Cunningham who has died aged 79

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate

Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

Glasgow Lord Provost appeals for public help to find out more about war hero grandfather

Councillor Jacqueline McLaren is desperate to find out if any photographs exist of her maternal grandfather Private Allan Hannah McIlvennie who served with the Cameron Highlanders during the First World War.

Glasgow Live · Nov 12, 2022

Labour councillor apologises to SNP Lord Provost after 'inappropriate' comment

A GLASGOW Labour councillor has apologised to the Lord Provost for an “inappropriate” comment during a council meeting.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2022

Glasgow councillor apologises to Lord Provost over 'inappropriate' comment

Cllr Frank McAveety said his intervention was "not respectful" after the Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren had earlier said she was "not happy at all about what you said there".

Glasgow Live · Jun 23, 2022

Edinburgh's Lord Provost says he would never have got role during his early councillor days as gay man

Robert Aldridge is the 258th Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Council, and is the first openly gay councillor to be elected to the historic role.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2022

How gender balanced is your council – every local authority ranked

THE Sunday National ranked each local authority by who they had appointed to each leadership position

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022

SNP councillors slam new council leader and provost over £40,000 office refurbishments

Stirling’s opposition SNP group have branded the cost “unjustifiable” given the ongoing cost of living crisis facing Stirling residents.

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

Glasgow community champion set to become city's new Lord Provost

The Canal ward councillor, who won a community champion award last year, has received the nomination for the SNP and is expected to have the support of the Greens.

Glasgow Live · May 18, 2022