The Scottish Government has hosted an energy summit with representatives from the ‘Big Six’ energy companies looking at ways to help low income households living in fuel poverty. Continue reading Big Six summit addresses fuel poverty
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A budget for ‘growth and public services’ – or a ‘massive con’?
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has unveiled a ‘budget for growth and public services’ as he announced new investment in healthcare, education and local services, combined with support for jobs through lower business rates. However opposition parties are less than impressed with the SNP plans and it’s likely that the government will have to rely on the support of the Greens to get their budget passed.
Continue reading A budget for ‘growth and public services’ – or a ‘massive con’?
Social enterprises ‘can drive inclusive growth’
Scotland’s social enterprises can add to their £1.68 billion economic value by accessing global markets, Communities and Equalities Secretary Angela Constance has said. Continue reading Social enterprises ‘can drive inclusive growth’
Scotland to aid the people of war-torn Yemen
The Scottish Government has donated £250,000 of humanitarian aid to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Yemen Crisis Appeal, which was launched today. Continue reading Scotland to aid the people of war-torn Yemen
Government moves to strengthen school leadership
Mandatory qualifications for head teachers will move a step closer tomorrow when Deputy First Minister John Swinney publishes draft regulations requiring new head teachers to hold a Standard of Headship award before being appointed. The move is part of the Scottish Government’s strategy to improve school education by ensuring head teachers have the leadership skills they need. Continue reading Government moves to strengthen school leadership
Early Years Minister visits North Edinburgh Childcare
Minister for Childcare & Early Years Mark McDonald MSP visited North Edinburgh Childcare yesterday.
The Minister, who was joined by local MSP Ben Macpherson, was given a guided tour of the facility by General Manager Theresa Allison.
Mr McDonald met staff, parents and lots of children during his visit to the Ferry Road Anenue centre once described by former Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm as North Edinburgh’s ‘jewel in the crown’.
North Edinburgh Childcare will celebrate it’s twentieth birthday in the Spring.
Local MSP welcomes record high NHS staff levels
Staffing in Scotland’s NHS has increased by over 1,000 in the last year, taking workforce levels to a new record high. Continue reading Local MSP welcomes record high NHS staff levels
Better by design: Charrette cash for Leith project
Communities across Scotland have the opportunity to map out the future of their areas alongside design experts following the awarding of Charrette grants from the Scottish Government. Among the beneficiaries is Citizen Curator and Leith Creative, who will receive £19,400 to support an initiative to look at planning and social issues. Continue reading Better by design: Charrette cash for Leith project
Children protected from smoking in cars
A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying anyone under 18 comes into force tomorrow.
Delivering for disabled people
Disability Delivery Plan published
