Construction UK Construction Directory
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Share this page
Construction News
08/01/2008

Scottish Leader To Face Committee On Trump Links

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to be questioned by his fellow MSPs over his handling of the Donald Trump golf resort affair.

Next week's session will be at a meeting of the local government committee and the Scottish Finance Secretary, John Swinney will also be questioned by the committee on 16 January.

The powerful committee decided to investigate the Scottish Government's decision to "call in" the US tycoon's application for the £1bn resort north of Aberdeen.

That came after an Aberdeenshire Council committee initially rejected the plans which include two golf courses, a hotel and housing.

Mr Salmond has since defended his role in the affair, insisting he acted properly.

-- Advertisement --
hss

He angrily rejected suggestions by Lib Dem leader Nicol Stephen that there was a "smell of sleaze" hanging over the handling of the application.

Aberdeenshire Council Chief Executive Alan Campbell and Scottish Government chief planner Jim McKinnon are likely to be called to the same meeting.

This is the latest development in the Trump saga, which late last year saw an urgency injected when the question of location suddenly become a competitive situation.

Northern Ireland's First Minister, Ian Paisley made a point of holding his own talks with the developer, Billionaire tycoon Donald Trump in the USA.

He said these were aimed at securing the controversial Trump Links development for the Province, as an alternative to the troubled Aberdeenshire location, followed the rejected planning bid.

NI Assembly First Minister Ian Paisley had a 25-minute meeting in New York with Mr Trump and told him that Northern Ireland would welcome the £1 billion golf resort to County Antrim.

He said, "We had a good exchange together and I told him he would be encouraged if he came because we are looking for people to invest and also for anything which is going to help tourism."

See: Scottish Executive To Consider Trump Golf Links

(BMcC)

Latest Construction News

15/11/2024

A significant redevelopment is underway at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Cornwall, following a contract award to Kier and Mott MacDonald. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy marked the occasion with a contract-signing and ground-breaking ceremony, ...
15/11/2024

JV North, a consortium of housing associations and local authorities, has unveiled a new £500 million procurement framework aimed at delivering over 3,000 affordable homes between 2025 and 2029. The initiative marks a significant boost for social housing and the construction sector. The ...
15/11/2024

Sempra Homes has announced funding approval for a new affordable housing project at Bowers Close on London Road, Pitsea. The development will deliver 31 high-quality homes, offering a mix of rental and shared ownership properties designed to address local housing needs. The project has received ...
15/11/2024

Vistry Group has received planning permission for the first phase of its Wolborough Grange development, which will deliver 94 high-quality homes. This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative project that will provide sustainable housing and significant community benefits in Newton ...
15/11/2024

Salisbury Coach Park and the main footpaths through the Central Car Park have reopened following an extensive transformation by the Environment Agency as part of the River Park scheme. The upgraded facilities aim to provide a more welcoming and comfortable experience for coach passengers visiting ...
15/11/2024

Pennyfarthing Homes has unveiled an exceptional collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments at Oakwood Grove, a modern development offering affordable homes through the Government-backed First Homes scheme, now available via Dorset Council. Located in the scenic rural village of Alderholt, ...
15/11/2024

Morris & Spottiswood Group has acquired part of the collapsed ISG group, offering a vital lifeline to the employees and projects operating within its remit. Absorbing the former ISG Cathedral business, Morris & Spottiswood Group, which is a specialist provider of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, ...
15/11/2024

Morgan Sindall Construction has officially commenced work on Rosherville Church of England Academy, a new primary school designed to address the educational needs of Northfleet’s expanding community. To commemorate the start of the project, a time capsule was ceremonially lowered into the ground, ...
15/11/2024

Vistry Group has exchanged contracts to develop over 200 mixed-tenure homes at Waggons Way, Doncaster. The 16-acre site, formerly part of the Hatfield Colliery, will be transformed into a vibrant new community featuring up to 236 high-quality homes. The proposed development will include homes ...
15/11/2024

The University of Sunderland has officially relaunched its newly refurbished cinema. The venue on St. Peter's Campus was damaged beyond use due to Storm Arwen in 2021, but now a £1.3m investment means it is back in action once again. To mark the occasion, Sir David Bell, the University’s ...
T & D Glazing And Installation LimitedStuart CanvasBRICOFLOR UKAqua Direct LtdEfco UK LtdThink Construction Skills Ltd.Lakeside HirePear StairsE K C Systems LtdAll Weather Access Ltd
Terms and Conditions
2024/11/16 05:40:07