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National partnership to tackle scams
March 26th, 2021
A new national partnership will be established to tackle the significant on-going threat of scams. The creation of the Scottish Scams Prevention Partnership is at the heart of the Scams Prevention, Awareness & Enforcement Strategy. It sees a three-pronged approach introduced focussing on prevention and disruption, awareness and education, along with enforcement.
Mill Burn Flood Alleviation Scheme
March 15th, 2021
The requirement for the Millburn Flood Alleviation Scheme for Millport was identified within the National Flood Risk Assessment and subsequently included within the Ayrshire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Plan in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Final optioneering for the scheme was completed in February 2020, and two potential design solutions were developed. A non-statutory […]
Funding Updates
March 15th, 2021
Adapt and Thrive Programme The Scottish Government has confirmed additional investment will allow the Adapt and Thrive Fund to continue for another three months, from 31 March to 30 June 2021.   Charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and social enterprises based in Scotland whose work has been significantly disrupted due to the pandemic can apply […]
North Ayrshire Green Health Development Fund 2020/2021
March 09th, 2021
North Ayrshire Green Health Development Fund 2020/2021 – Greater use of the outdoors can help to improve activity, mental wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. In North Ayrshire, Green Health includes a wide range of activities based outdoors, engaging people with the natural environment. Activities should ensure that the natural environment is not exploited or degraded […]
Community Renewal and Recovery Fund
March 08th, 2021
The Community Renewal and Recovery Fund  totals £120,000 and its purpose is to support community organisations to meet expenditure requirements over a short, six-month period while more sustainable funding solutions through North Ayrshire Ventures Trust or other external sources are explored and renewal activities agreed. It is open to all constituted community groups who are […]
#WheelsinMotion Campaign
March 01st, 2021
#WheelsinMotion is a new campaign jointly supported by Public Health Scotland, Transport Scotland, Paths for All, Cycling Scotland, Cycling UK, Sustrans Scotland and Scottish Cycling. This shared campaign encourages people to leave the car at home in favour of walking, wheeling and cycling for essential journeys, wellbeing and exercise.
Rural Scotland Key Facts 2021
March 01st, 2021
Rural Scotland Key Facts 2021 compares and contrasts circumstances in remote and accessible rural areas to the rest of Scotland. It includes these findings: Population growth is faster in rural Scotland There is a higher proportion of older people in rural Scotland, particularly in remote rural areas Rural areas are a ‘very good’ place to live […]
93.3% of school leavers in positive destinations
March 01st, 2021
The proportion of pupils in Higher or Further Education is at a record high on a national basis. 93.3% of pupils had a ’positive destination’ including work, training or further study within three months of leaving school last year, official statistics show. The proportion of school leavers in higher or further education is at a […]
Understanding the nature of hate crime
March 01st, 2021
A new report into the extent of hate crimes committed in Scotland has highlighted almost two-thirds of all race-related hate offences had a visible minority ethnic (non-white) victim, a group that makes up around 4% of the population. The detailed study looking at the characteristics of victims and perpetrators of reported hate crime incidents in […]
Celebrating local produce
March 01st, 2021
An initiative to help drive projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink has reopened for applications. The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund aims to support the food and drink sector with grants of up to £5,000 available to applicants. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2021.
Environment strategy: initial monitoring framework
March 01st, 2021
The Environment Strategy creates an overarching framework for Scotland’s environmental strategies and plans, including the Climate Change Plan. An overview of the initial selection of indicators for the environment strategy for Scotland monitoring framework and plans for reporting progress has been published.
Launch of £15 million Scottish Community Lenders Fund
March 01st, 2021
A new £15 million fund has been announced to support affordable lending services. It will support Credit Unions and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) which offer financial help to those who have poor credit and are often turned away from high street banks.
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