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KSB: Once in lifetime opportunity to tackle single-use cup waste and litter
KEEP Scotland Beautiful (KSB) has shared key points from their drafted submission to the ongoing Scottish Government public consultation on single-use cup charge – which remains open until 14 November...
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Grangemouth’s just transition?
Workforce and community asked for views Grangemouth’s industrial workforce and community are being asked to contribute their views on the future of the area. A draft plan has been published as part of...
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“We have listened to concerns”: Wood burning stoves to be permitted in new...
Review addresses concerns from rural communities Wood-burning stoves, bioenergy and peat heating will now be permitted in new homes and buildings following a review of the New Build Heat Standard...
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Hanover CEO calls for UK budget windfall to fund housing and care
Scottish Government urged to prioritise investment in essential services for older people HANOVER Scotland’s CEO, Angela Currie, is urging the Scottish Government to allocate part of the new £3.4...
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Social Security Scotland paid £1.9 billion in support to people across...
More than 329,000 children receive vital support from Scottish Child Payment Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which shows that it made £1.9 billion in payments...
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Rent controls welcomed, but more clarity needed
The introduction of rent controls has received support from the majority of the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. The Housing (Scotland) Bill aims to improve...
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Bullying in Schools: New guidance
New guidance focuses on ‘prevention, response and inclusivity’ The Scottish Government has published new guidance to support schools and organisations working with children and young people to develop...
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£100m secured for Falkirk and Grangemouth as Growth Deal is signed
The multi-million-pound Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal has been signed by UK and Scottish Governments as well as Falkirk Council as part of a package that will strengthen the local economy and...
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Creating future business leaders
Funding to expand entrepreneurship in Scotland More than £1.9 million has been awarded to create the entrepreneurs of the future and to increase access to business careers. Pupils will have the...
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Scottish Government: New regulations to improve funeral standards
Inspections to increase public confidence Inspections and other measures will promote the highest standards of care and increase public confidence in the funeral sector under draft regulations laid in...
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Scotland ‘driving progress on global climate financing’
Investment to support just resilience projects Communities which are most at risk from the impacts of climate change will benefit from Scottish Government funding which will support them to prepare...
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Call to scrap UK voter ID requirements
Policy ‘creates barriers’ in democratic process Requirements for voter identification brought in by the previous UK Government should be scrapped, Holyrood’s Minister for Parliamentary Business has...
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Schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland
Reading `picnics’ and campfire projects win library funding As Book Week Scotland opens, it has been announced that 17 projects will benefit from the 2024-25 funding round through the School Library...
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Improving eating disorder services
New guidance for Scotland People affected by an eating disorder can expect higher and more consistent standards of care following the roll-out of new national guidance for services. The publication of...
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Carers Rights Day: Carers urged to check for financial help
Thousands of unpaid carers could be missing out This Carers Rights Day (Thursday 21 November 2024), unpaid carers across the country are being encouraged to check their eligibility for financial...
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Transparency needed on spending risks and plans for public services
Public services will come under further threat if the Scottish Government does not set out and deliver a clear and costed vision for public service reform, says Scotland’s spending watchdog Audit...
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Keeping pets at home: Strengthening tenants rights
Greater flexibility to keep pets in homes amongst range of Housing Bill measures New legislation will introduce a range of measures to improve renting in Scotland, including strengthening tenants’...
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5,000 children and young people supported by advocacy service
A scheme that provides dedicated advocacy services for children and young people who are attending Children’s Hearings has been praised by those who use it, according to a new independent report. The...
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Joint working to support communities
Marking first year of Verity House Agreement A report has shown how partnership working between the Scottish Government and councils is helping to deliver on community priorities. Signed in June 2023,...
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Swinney to set out his vision for Scotland in St Andrew’s Day speech
FM’s pledge to ‘create the conditions for every person in Scotland to thrive’ First Minister John Swinney will this week pledge to ‘create the conditions for every person in Scotland to thrive’, as he...
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