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Community Justice Scotland – Rule for Them and Rules for Us
January 25th, 2021
Community Justice Scotland have published Rules for Them and Rules for Us – research on first-hand experiences of the justice system in Scotland.
20 Minute Neighbourhoods
January 25th, 2021
The Improvement Service have published a briefing note on 20 Minute Neighbourhoods covering key features, how we enable it and good practice.
Navigating Scotland’s Justice System
January 20th, 2021
Community Justice Scotland previously published Navigating Scotland’s Justice System digital resource which shows the different routes and outcomes individuals may face. They have now issued Rules For Them, Rules For Us which documents people’s experiences of Scotland’s justice system.
Penumbra Vacancies
January 20th, 2021
Recovery Practitioner – Full Time – Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Ayrshire and Arran Job Summary DBI involves working with frontline partnership agencies to deliver a two-tiered intervention to people who are experiencing distress. Responding to referrals within 24 hours, the DBI service offers a person-centred approach, utilising a wide array of supportive tools to work […]
Digital Progress in Local Government
January 15th, 2021
The Accounts Commission have published a report on digital progress in local government. It finds that responding to Covid-19 has increased the pace at which councils are delivering services through digital technology. Greater collaboration, use of shared expertise, citizen engagement and strategic planning are needed, however, to fully realise the potential of digital technology.
Victim Surcharge Fund open for applications
January 15th, 2021
A new fund to help organisations provide support for victims of crime using money paid by offenders has opened for applications. The Victim Surcharge Fund, drawn from additional financial levies imposed on all offenders who receive a court fine, has opened to bids from organisations that provide direct support to victims of crime and their […]
Joseph Rowntree Foundation Annual Report
January 15th, 2021
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have published an annual report on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK, and how it impacts people. It includes the following recommendations: We need as many people as possible to be in good jobs. We need to improve earnings for low-income working families and ensure more people are […]
Report of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland
January 15th, 2021
Scotland’s Citizen’s Assembly has published 60 recommendations aimed at improving how the country is run. The assembly was made up of 100 members of the public who broadly represent Scotland’s demographics, geography and political views. Their proposals include making all employers pay the living wage and the devolution of further powers over tax and immigration. The Scottish government will produce an […]
Proposal: A New Primary School for Irvine East
January 08th, 2021
New housing developments within the Irvine East area, have resulted in an increase in the local population. One result of this population movement is education accommodation pressures at Annick Primary School, the catchment primary school for non-denominational pupils residing in the Montgomerie Park area. On 27 February 2019, North Ayrshire Council approved funding for a […]
Social Investment Scotland Webinars
January 08th, 2021
Social Investment Scotland are hosting two webinars for North Ayrshire Organisations providing an introduction for social investment and preparing for social investment. These will take place on 18 January2021 (introduction) and 19 January 2021 (preparing for investment). If you are interested in attending any of these Webinars, please sign up using the links below: Introduction […]
New Measure of Gender Equality in Scotland
January 08th, 2021
The Scottish Gender Equality Index has been published. Findings include: Scotland was furthest from full gender equality in the ‘power’ domain, which measures equality between women and men in decision-making positions across the political, economic and social spheres. Most equality was found in the ‘health’ domain, which covered health status and access to health services. Within the ‘work’ domain, […]
Support for outdoor play and learning
January 08th, 2021
Nurseries and other Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings can apply to the children’s winter clothing fund for help to buy winter clothing for young children who need it. Inspiring Scotland has been appointed as administrators of the fund.  For more information or to apply please click here.  
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