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Police priorities: have your say

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Police priorities consultation: digital way to have your say

Police Scotland consults with the public every year on what their priorities are for policing in their community. In the past this has always been by hard copy consultation questionnaires which were distributed by police officers within the community they work.

This year Police Scotland’s consultation process is widening and becoming more flexible. The consultation process is moving online to a digital format and consultation will be open all year.

Your View Counts

The public consultation is for you to tell us what is important to you in your community. Your opinion is valued – we need your opinion to inform our policing. Having your say in the decision making process of Police Scotland is a vital tool for residents of Scotland to be able to shape the way their public services should operate.

Everyone’s views across Scotland will be taken on board at a national and local level. We want you to help us focus on the priorities that will help communities most. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to local policing and all the needs and wants of individual communities will be considered.

This is the first time Police Scotland’s public consultation is being hosted on a digital platform. This allows us to reach a much wider audience than ever before ensuring that everyone can have their say.

The online consultation is open all year which allows you to take part when it suits you but also gives the flexibility of being able to re-submit the consultation if your priorities change.

It’s a very simple process that should only take a few moments of your time but will shape the way that policing is coordinated across Scotland and in your local community.

We will keep you updated on our  quarterly  results. The consultation will be a completely transparent process as it’s all about your priorities.

You can also visit a version of this page in Polish.

Take the survey here

Click here for a Polish version

 

Film & Discussion: I, Daniel Blake

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You are invited to the following event:

I DANIEL BLAKE + Q&A

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Event to be held at the following time, date and location:

Saturday, 26 November 2016 from 10:00 to 13:00 (GMT)

Cineworld Fountainpark
30/3 Dundee Street,
EH11 1AF Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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You are invited to a private screening of the film I Daniel Blake with a Q and A on Saturday 26th November at Cineworld Fountainpark Edinburgh.  The film will be followed by a Q&A session which will begin immediately after the film screening.

On the panel will be Peter Kelly, Director of Poverty Alliance,  Bill Scott from Inclusion Scotland,  Paul Laverty,  script writer for IDB,  Jack Munro National campaigner around IDB,   Sacha Callaghan,  Disability History Group, a spokesperson for the STUC and a representative of the Scottish Parliament. 

We hope you can join us and participate in this event.

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Banana Flats to become a listed building? What are you on?

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The Leith flats made famous as the home of one of the main characters in Irvine Welsh’s ‘Trainspotting’, could be in line to become the latest iconic capital building to receive ‘listed’ status. Continue reading Banana Flats to become a listed building? What are you on?

Logan gets on his bike to support Poppyscotland

Young fundraiser’s Forth Road Bridge cycle for war hero uncle

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A young fundraiser has chosen to cycle TWENTY miles for Poppyscotland, after his uncle’s life was transformed by the charity. Logan Thomson, who is 12, will cycle across the Forth Road Bridge fourteen times today. The young Fifer will also have the support of his six year old little sister Abbie, who will attempt to complete one of the laps of the bridge on foot whilst supporting her big brother along the way. 

Logan was inspired to support Poppyscotland after the charity helped his Uncle Stuart get his life back when returning from serving in Iraq. Stuart Proudfoot suffered critical injuries after his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb during a routine patrol in January 2006, and the same incident claimed the life of his friend.

Logan, who has already raised £780 through online donations, said: “Poppyscotland holds a special place in the hearts of my family. My Uncle Stuart was injured in Iraq and Poppyscotland helped him get a house and gave him the support he needed.

“Also, my Uncle Barry is currently serving with the Royal Navy and I am hoping to follow in the military footsteps when I am older too. 

“I’d love to raise £1,000 for the charity – that’s my ultimate goal. I’ve also got my little sister Abbie (below) to help, who will be crossing the bridge too on foot. I’d like to ask the Scottish public to donate what they can, so that Poppyscotland can continue to help more families like ours.” 

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Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland, said: “We’re honoured to have the support of Logan and his little sister Abbie. They’re really going the extra mile for our ex-servicemen, women and their families who are in desperate need of our help.  

“Now more than ever before, the Armed Forces community needs the support of the Scottish public. That’s why we’re calling for the Scottish public to go that extra mile in their support for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Whether it’s peddling 20 miles like Logan, or taking on a walking challenge like his sister Abbie, every penny helps us to offer life-changing support to the Armed Forces community in Scotland.” 

To support Logan’s efforts, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/logans20mile