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Recorded Crime in Scotland: October 2021
November 22nd, 2021
Official Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland for October 2021 has been published.
Private Sector Rent Statistics – 2021
November 22nd, 2021
A new anonymous phone service will see trained staff stay on the line while people are using drugs to ensure they remain safe. The “Never Use Alone” phone line will be run by the charity “We Are With You” backed by £100,000 funding from the Scottish Government. The service will initially be trialled in Glasgow […]
Rent Matters: North Ayrshire Housing Services Annual Rent Consultation
November 19th, 2021
North Ayrshire Council consults annually with tenants on our proposals relating to rent setting, so this is your opportunity to have a say in how much rent you pay. The rent setting consultation period will run from 19 November 2021 until 17 December 2021. A rent consultation questionnaire will be issued electronically to Council tenants […]
Empowering communities on climate action
November 15th, 2021
Seven towns have been chosen to help tackle the impact of climate change and secure a just transition to net zero. The Climate Action Towns programme will empower communities to come together and engage in collective climate action, taking account of the unique challenges and opportunities each town faces. That might include looking at what […]
Scotland 2045 – Draft Fourth National Planning Framework
November 15th, 2021
The draft fourth National Planning Framework has been published for consultation. It promotes applications that create more town centre homes or help reuse vacant and derelict land, the creation of 20-minute neighbourhoods and tighter restrictions will be imposed on out-of-town retail development. It proposes 18 national developments including: a national walking, wheeling and cycling network […]
Young people experiencing harms from alcohol and drugs
November 15th, 2021
A new report presents the findings of an evidence review of prevalence and harms relating to alcohol and drug use among children and young people. It includes the nature and extent of the health and social harms being experienced, the risk factors underpinning problem use and harms, and particularly vulnerable population groups, and the range, […]
Single-Use Plastics Regulations: draft guidance
November 15th, 2021
Draft guidance for the implementation of the single-use plastic products regulations has been published Subject to some exemptions retailers will not be able to sell the restricted items, cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels will not be able provide the items to their customers or guests and businesses won’t be permitted to provide its employees with […]
Local Action to Tackle Child Poverty Conference
November 05th, 2021
Local Action to Tackle Child Poverty Conference materials are now available from the event by the Improvement Service, Scottish Government, COSLA, Public Health Scotland, CPAG, Poverty Alliance and the Scottish Poverty Inequality Research Unit.
Infant feeding statistics
November 05th, 2021
Public Health Scotland have released statistics on breastfeeding. Overall breastfeeding rates continue to increase in Scotland, mainly due to an increase in mixed breast and formula feeding. Almost two thirds (66%) of babies born in Scotland in 2020/21 were breastfed for at least some time after their birth. There are marked inequalities in breastfeeding, with […]
Police officer quarterly strength statistics
November 05th, 2021
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has published statistics on Police Officer Quarterly Strength, which gives the number of full-time equivalent police officers employed by Police Scotland.
Winter Support Fund
October 29th, 2021
The Winter Support Fund will help those on low incomes, children and people at risk of homelessness against a backdrop of rising living and fuel costs. Key elements of the package include: £10 million to help people who are struggling to pay fuel bills £25 million flexible funding to help local authorities support wellbeing and respond to financial insecurity based on […]
Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits
October 29th, 2021
Scotland’s new benefit take-up strategy outlines plans to make sure that nobody misses out on financial support due to a lack of awareness or barriers to applying. Actions from the strategy include: working with partners to improve targeting of information and advice, challenging myths and stigma around claiming benefits, and continuing to remove barriers to accessing social security in […]
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