Fund soon to open for north-east ‘eco’ projects
APPLICATIONS are soon to be invited by a funding programme for north-east Scotland, the successful (community-led) recipients to be decided by public vote, aka ‘participatory…
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Call issued for entries, celebrating 25 years of regeneration awards
FIVE separate categories have been announced for annual awards recognising regeneration efforts in Scotland – now in their 25th year. The winners of this year’s…
Creative placemaking – necessary, not just nice to have, Matt Baker
I WANT to start by saying something about creativity, in general. When I use using the word, ‘creativity’, I’m meaning a way of working that…
Survey reveals Scots housing associations providing wider support for tenants than simply housing
HOUSING associations are providing access to more than housing – for instance, locating local food banks – for their tenants, a survey has found. According…
Killie climbing centre created in former church
AN indoor climbing centre has been opened in a former church in Kilmarnock, its eight-year, £4.5m programme part-funded by the Architectural Heritage Fund. Says the…
Almost 600 notes of interest registered for Glasgow community assets
ALMOST 600 notes of interest have been submitted by community organisations in Glasgow, during these last two years, to take over the running of a…
Extension announced to rent freeze timeframe
TENANTS in the private rented sector are expected to be further protected from rent increases until at least the end of March next year. Says…
13 community projects in the Highlands and Islands to share £22m
THE restoration of walking paths on the Isle of Skye is among the 13 beneficiaries of funding totalling £22m, to assist communities in the Highlands…
Scheme launched to explore how to help communities move quickly for local assets
A PILOT project has been agreed exploring how to assist communities who want to own local assets but struggle to raise funds quickly enough when…
Tollcross maybe first, but how exactly?, Mike Wilson
HE was a fellow passenger on the overnight bus from Edinburgh to London. If I clocked his name at the time, I have long since…