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Scottish councils use about 20% of nature funds for routine spending, investigation says

Published 10:33 on July 7, 2026 / Last updated at 10:33 on July 7, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Councils in Scotland have collectively used about £4 million of governmental nature restoration funding on office costs and routine spending, according to a media investigation published this week.
Councils in Scotland have collectively used about £4 million of governmental nature restoration funding on office costs and routine spending, according to a media investigation published this week.


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