EU citizens living in Scotland are to be supported to remain in Scotland during and beyond the uncertainty associated with an EU exit, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Continue reading First Minister’s plea: stay in Scotland
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Government drive to tackle motorists’ throwaway culture
Tougher action on littering from vehicles is to be introduced as part of a future Circular Economy Bill, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced. Continue reading Government drive to tackle motorists’ throwaway culture
Age is just a number: Older People’s Framework launched
Older people’s rights are at the centre of a new framework to ensure people can remain active, keep working if they want to, feel safe, and access the services they need. Continue reading Age is just a number: Older People’s Framework launched
Fighting the throwaway culture
The Scottish government is to seek industry expertise and advice on the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland. The Deposit Return Scheme Implementation Advisory Group will provide industry input and guidance on delivering an effective scheme, as well as testing assumptions and decisions about its implementation. Continue reading Fighting the throwaway culture
Expansion of free personal care
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Health Secretary Jeane Freeman visited the Capability Scotland Edinburgh Hub yesterday ahead of the extension of free personal care to people of all ages who are assessed as requiring it. Continue reading Expansion of free personal care
Domestic Abuse Act comes into force today
New law will help hold perpetrators to account.
Funding to support low carbon projects
Two Edinburgh organisations are to receive Scottish Government funding to support low carbon initiatives. There’s over £49,000 for Edinburgh Airport to develop a green energy project, while the city council receives £40,000 for solar powered charging points for electric vehicles at Ingliston and Hermiston Park and Ride sites. Continue reading Funding to support low carbon projects
Challenging sectarianism: funding for grassroots projects
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf: “Education is absolutely pivotal in our fight against this toxic bigotry.”
A charity which helps school pupils challenge bigotry is one of the organisations which will share £530,000 of Scottish Government funding to tackle sectarianism in 2019-20. Continue reading Challenging sectarianism: funding for grassroots projects
New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day
The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled. The new design features iconic landmarks such as Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Edinburgh Castle and Trinity Academy pupil Sonny Robertson was one of the artists. Continue reading New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day
Positive feedback for maternity services
More than 90% of women rated their care during labour and birth as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, according to the latest Scottish Maternity Care Survey. The 2018 survey, which includes the experiences of 2,000 women, shows that 90% rated their antenatal care positively, while 91% had positive experiences during labour and birth. Continue reading Positive feedback for maternity services