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Council cash for polystyrene recycling
The City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of Expanded Polystyrene at Household Recycling Centres. The £70 million Recycling Improvement Fund (RIF) was launched by...
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Party leaders discuss climate ambitions for Scotland
First Minister chairs cross-party meeting on net zero First Minister Humza Yousaf chaired a cross-party discussion on Scotland’s climate change ambitions at Holyrood yesterday. Inviting party leaders...
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Scottish Budget faces difficult choices in challenging circumstances, says...
The Scottish Government’s budget for 2024/25 has been set amidst a context of persistently high inflation, low growth and high interest rates amidst deep cuts to capital funding. In its budget report...
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Culture in an independent Scotland
Benefits for culture, events and creative sectors The culture and creative sectors of an independent Scotland would be enhanced by the establishment of a new Scottish public service broadcaster...
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Free digital support helpline provided by People Know How
The Connecting Scotland Helpline provides digital support to anyone in Scotland. It is free to call and is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Anyone can call this freephone number and receive...
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Shaping positive masculinity
First Minister kickstarts conversation to promote a positive vision for a fairer society First Minister Humza Yousaf has held a roundtable with practitioners and leaders who are working to promote...
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Scottish Government pledges £500,000 aid for Zambia
Red Cross emergency appeal funding International Development Minister Christina McKelvie has pledged £500,000 to help contain a deadly cholera outbreak in Zambia. The funding comes in response to an...
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Positive Futures groups in North Edinburgh
I am a community development worker for Positive Futures (Libertus services). I am currently engaging with people aged 50+ in the Muirhouse, Granton and Pilton areas, to facilitate community led...
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Scottish Government consultation: Have you say on Learning Disabilities,...
The Scottish Government’s consultation on a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill is open until 21 April 2024. The proposals aim to better protect, respect and champion the rights of...
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Supporting women out of prostitution
National hub will offer joined-up services A national hub is to be created to support women out of prostitution. A pilot of the hub will begin in summer followed by a phased national roll out. The...
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Boyack demands Yousaf is honest with public over fate of Eye Hospital
Labour MSP for the Lothians, Sarah Boyack, has written an open letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf urging him to be honest about the fate of Edinburgh’s replacement eye hospital. This comes after...
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Scotland’s Drugs and Alcohol Minister steps down
Elena Whitham leaves government Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham has tendered her resignation to the First Minister and stepped down from her ministerial post for health reasons. Ms...
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COSLA lays out impact of Scottish Budget on local services
COSLA has released a new briefing for MSPs which sets out COSLA’s response to the draft Scottish Budget and Local Government Settlement for 2024-25....
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Promoting equality in schools
Further library funding announced Around 20,000 pupils are expected to benefit from anti-racism and equality projects based in school libraries across Scotland. A total of 21 schools will be awarded a...
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Over 43,000 automatic payments to help families with cost of living
Best Start Grants awarded without need for a separate application More than 43,000 payments have been paid automatically to help parents and carers with the cost of living and starting school, latest...
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Health Secretary Michael Matheson quits over iPad debacle
DAMNING REPORT SEALS MINISTER’s FATE Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Michael Matheson has tendered his resignation to the First Minister. Accepting his resignation, the...
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Scottish Government launches International Education Strategy
Plans unveiled to maximise Scotland’s reputation globally Promoting Scotland’s world leading university research and economic potential is at the core of the country’s first International Education...
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Commons Club serves up a global gastronomic dining experience
Commons Club, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s flagship restaurant, will bring a new and exclusive culinary experience to its dining offering, The Chef’s Table Guests will be given a taste of the finest...
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First Minister confirms new government appointments
Reshuffle combines Economy, Net Zero and Energy in a new portfolio Unleashing Scotland’s renewable potential and building Scotland’s economy will be overseen by a single portfolio headed by Màiri...
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Alcohol: Minimum Unit Pricing rise
Proposal to continue policy and increase level to 65p Plans to continue setting a minimum price per unit of alcohol and to increase it by 15p will go before the Scottish Parliament for approval. As...
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