Scottish Government announce more funding to tackle child poverty Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from...
Local MSP welcomes increased financial support for carers Local MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed new proposals laid before the Scottish Parliament which will see unpaid carers in...
New Scottish benefit to replace DLA Disability Living Allowance for adults is being replaced by a new Scottish benefit. Work has begun to move the...
Scottish Government Launch Tourist Tax Consultation The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a proposed bill which would allow Local Councils to impose a...
Scottish Government Funding for Youth Music Initiative Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has confirmed £9.5 million funding for Scotland’s flagship Youth Music Initiative (YMI) this year during...
Winter funding for food groups Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has announced during a visit to Prospect Community Housing an additional £2.4 million in...
27,500 Households Across Edinburgh Set to Receive New Winter Heating Payment Local MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed the announcement of a new Winter Heating Payment from the Scottish Government. Around...
Local MSP Welcomes Refreshed Baby Box to Support Edinburgh Families Local MSP Gordon Macdonald, has welcomed the news that Scotland’s Baby Box – 41408 of which have already been...
Controlling short-term lets in Edinburgh A measure to help maintain the availability of long-term residential housing in Edinburgh has been approved. Edinburgh will become...
Local MSP Welcomes Spending Review Boost for Health and Social Care Local MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed nearly £4.7 billion of extra investment for Scotland’s Health and Social Care portfolio...