
Scottish Aggregates Tax Bill put before parliament
The Scottish government has published details of its proposed Aggregates Tax Bill to encourage use of recycled materials in construction.
Latest briefing
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HSENI targets machinery safety in quarry inspection campaign
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Scott Bros partners with University to scale up recycled brick
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GRS contracting division rebrands after rapid growth
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MPA urges government to commit to CBAM for cement
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HS2 adopts digital concrete testing to cut carbon
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Brett quarries to trial clean alternative to red diesel
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Quarry operators jailed for dumping waste
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Hills opens eighth ready-mix concrete plant
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Highways repair scheme wins major accolade
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3D-printed concrete set to deliver carbon savings for Yorkshire Water
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Peak Cluster expected to deliver £180m boost to economy
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Ashcourt supplies aggregates for solar farm project
Casework - latest applications
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Restoration of quarry refused for harm to AONB
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Earlier start time for quarry trucks raises concern
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Conditions for Scottish BESS amended.
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New house at former quarry refused permission
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Proposal to extend mineral extraction closer to houses approved after site visit
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Time extension granted for national park building stone quarry
Casework - latest appeals
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