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Green support for tenant farmer in Old Pentland campaign
Greens say Damhead is wrong location for new film studio Scottish Green MSPs joined campaigners who handed in a petition to the Scottish Parliament in protest at the imminent eviction of a farmer from...
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Cash boost from Community Choices fund
Community cash for participatory budgeting initiatives Communities across Scotland are to benefit from £1.5 million funding which will give people more power to make decisions directly on spending in...
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Green space funding up for grabs
A multi-million pound fund to develop green spaces in some of Scotland’s most deprived areas has been announced by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Keith Brown. The money – which...
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Fifty actions for a fairer Scotland
£29 million programme for innovative poverty measures part of Fairer Scotland Action Plan Fifty ‘bold and ambitious’ actions to achieve a fairer Scotland for everyone have been outlined in a landmark...
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UCG: Scotland says NO
The Scottish Government will not support underground coal gasification (UCG) developments in Scotland following the publication of an independent report that highlights serious environmental concerns....
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New priorities for policing as locals call for action on joyriding
Police Scotland to strengthen community focus – and North Edinburgh calls for action on joyriders Scotland needs an increasingly resilient, flexible, responsive and locally-focused police service to...
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Easing the burden: funding extension for ‘crucial’ advice services
Successful projects that have helped people cope with issues such as debt, mortgage worries and benefit problems will continue thanks to £6 million of funding. Among those succesful projects is...
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Young people to help shape the future of their schools
Childrens views central to plans to devolve more responsibility to teachers The review into the way schools are run is seeking direct input from those most affected by Scotland’s education system –...
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Heart condition? Get the flu jab!
One third of people hospitalised last winter had heart condition People with heart conditions and other underlying health conditions are being urged to get their flu vaccination as early as possible...
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Cash for schools to close attainment gap
More than a hundred secondary schools will receive up to £11.5 million for projects to close the attainment gap, Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed yesterday. In Edinburgh Castlebrae...
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UK steps up to support global fight against slavery and child exploitation
To mark the national day against slavery on October 18, International Development Secretary Priti Patel outlined an increase in support for women and girl refugees in Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon, and for...
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Quality, choice, flexibility: a childcare revolution?
Quality, choice and flexibility will be placed at the heart of Scotland’s childcare ‘revolution’ under new funding proposals unveiled for consultation by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Saturday....
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Increased investment in Primary Care
A further £500 million will be invested in primary care by the end of this parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The increased investment in primary care will support the...
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Breaking down barriers
FM to reaffirm Scotland’s commitment to disability inclusion The needs of disabled people will remain at the forefront of policy making in Scotland following the devolution of new powers from...
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Award for ‘remarkable’ Forth Road Bridge repair
Used by over 24 million vehicles a year, the repair of Scotland’s longest bridge has been crowned the overall winner of the 2016 Saltire Society Civil Engineering Awards. Established in 1981, the...
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Government sets out five year plan to tackle hospital infections
The Scottish Government has set out its commitment to controlling healthcare associated infections and containing antimicrobial resistance. The five-year strategic framework, published today, seeks to...
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Living Wage set at £8.45
The First Minister has welcomed the new Living Wage rate of £8.45 an hour and urged more Scottish organisations to sign up as Accredited Living Wage Employers. The rise of 20 pence will benefit...
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Scottish Social Security consultation arouses strong feelings
Thousands of Scots share their views on the social security system The three-month consultation on building a Scottish social security system has ended – for now. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman...
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NHS24 in good health
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP visited NHS24 yesterday to see firsthand how Scotland’s national unscheduled care and health information service launch the first phase of its...
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Financial support for Interfaith Scotland
Interfaith Scotland is to receive £145,000 to help support their work with different faith groups and interfaith organisations. Making the announcement while meeting with representatives from...
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