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Your challenge: ‘make Scotland the best place to grow up’
Children & Young People’s Summit to build on referendum energy Communities up and down the country have a role to play in truly making Scotland ‘the best place to grow up’, Education Secretary Mile Russell said yesterday. Speaking at Education Scotland’s two-day Scottish Learning Festival at the SECC in Glasgow, Mr Russell announced that a […]
Community Empowerment Bill: what’s it all about?
September 8, 2014 by davepickering
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on the Community Empowerment Bill and Granton Improvement Society have organised a public meeting to explain the Bill and how it affects communities. The Scottish Government’s objectives are: 1. Empower community bodies through the ownership of land and building and strengthening their voices in the decisions that matter to […]
Searching for the Great British High Street
August 25, 2014 by davepickering
High Streets Minister Penny Mordaunt today urged town and cities across Britain to get their applications in for the Great British High Street competition before it closes on 30 August. The minister has written to all town teams and the local community to encourage them to take part in the competition, run by the Future […]
So, where do you call home?
June 4, 2014 by davepickering
Do you live in the capital? If so, which area do you call home? This is the question that the City of Edinburgh Council is asking in a bid to help define the city’s natural neighbourhoods: Residents can identify their local neighbourhood through a quick survey and also sketch their “home patch” online to help the Council […]
Cashback to create more goal-den opportunities
April 10, 2014 by davepickering
Criminals’ cash to fund future football stars Millions of pounds confiscated from criminals is to be invested in Scottish football for young people as part of the CashBack for Communities Scheme. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced yesterday that the Scottish Football Association (SFA) is to receive £2.25 million over the next three years to provide […]
Community Councils: get involved!
July 2, 2013 by davepickering
A drive is under way to encourage more people to join their local community council and help represent the views of residents in their area. Elections for all of Edinburgh’s community councils are due to take place in September, but some have struggled in the past to attract new members and all are keen to have […]
Government cash to support families in need
May 22, 2013 by davepickering
The work being carried out by Pilton-based Circle Scotland was praised by Aileen Campbell, the Minister for Children and Young People, during a visit to the project yesterday. Ms Campbell also announced details of £10 million Strategic Partnership Funding for voluntary sector organisations working with children and families. Families across Scotland will benefit from better support services with 45 […]
Power to the people?
September 13, 2012 by davepickering
A proposed bill to give more power to Scotland’s communities could see the biggest transfer of power since devolution. The proposed Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill would give more power to Scotland’s communities. The exploratory consultation on the Bill, which was debated at the Scottish Parliament yesterday, is currently seeking views on a range of ideas […]
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