Funding for Sustainable Communities & Protecting the Environment Scotland’s budget underlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to rural and island communities and businesses. The 2022-23 budget will see more than £650 million in ongoing support across the rural economy in agriculture, fishing, and seafood. It forms
New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched. A new fund will help tackle the impact of social isolation, loneliness and the mental health inequalities made worse by the pandemic. The £15 million Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund aims to support adult community-based
£1.5M for Community Groups Not-for-profit community groups in rural areas will soon be able to apply for funding of up to £50,000 to trial new and innovative ways to address local challenges and benefit from local opportunities. The Rural Communities “Ideas into Action” Fund is
Consultation on Legislation to Improve Safety A consultation on new legislation around the sale and use of fireworks and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics has been published, and Graeme has encouraged constituents to contribute and make their views known. The proposed Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Bill
First 100 Days: Delivering a Fairer Scotland These are serious times which require serious government and experienced leadership. A sense of community, and the resilience we all draw from it, helped Scotland get through the pandemic. The SNP will invest in our communities, in homes,
Delivering for Scotland #31: Community Empowerment Act The SNP strongly believes in empowering communities. Research has shown that when communities feel empowered, there is greater participation in local democracy, increased confidence and skills among local people, increased volunteering and greater satisfaction with quality of life. Better
Affordable homes are key to achieving a fairer, more equal Scotland. For over twenty years and as a result of devolution, Scotland has been empowered to pursue its own housing aspirations. In doing so, we have sought to recognise the central importance of good, safe,
Delivering for Scotland #58: Fracking Ban In 2013, the SNP Scottish Government introduced a moratorium to stop fracking while a decision was reached about its future in Scotland’s energy mix. A cautious, evidence-based approach to fracking has been taken in Scotland. The SNP government conducted
Delivering for Scotland #67: Crime & Policing The SNP Scottish Government has taken many steps to ensure Scotland is a safe place to live. Since taking office, recorded crime is down 45% in Scotland – the lowest level ever estimated by the Scottish Crime and
This budget continues the Scottish Government’s urgent measures to control the virus and protect our economy and people in the immediate term, while also ensuring a strong recovery and a fairer, stronger and greener future. At its core this budget focuses on three key guiding