£20million from the Scottish Welfare fund is to be used flexibly and £10million to provide free school meals.
Funding Boost To Local Authorities To Support Those Most In Need
#Covid19 Scotland Update: 15 Deaths
Fifteen newly reported deaths have occurred of people who tested positive for Covid19 in Scotland. The figures released by the Scottish Government today (20th October) also record 1,456 new cases – including one new case in Orkney.
“Scotland’s lamb crop now sits at just over 3.32m – an increase of 2.1%.”
“With England’s decline more than offsetting the rise in Scotland, and GB slaughter numbers increasing 6% over last year between June and September, it highlights the potential supply tightening to come. “
Banning the Sale of Single Use Plastic: Share Your Views
The restrictions would be such that they would effectively be a ban on these products.
Scotland Loves Local Fund Opens
“This fund will help initiatives supporting businesses, such as projects to encourage safe shopping, business and leisure opportunities, promoting and advertising local providers of online shopping or enhancing visitor appeal.”
Alaska #OnThisDay
On 19th of October 1867 the United States of America formerly took possession of Alaska from the Russian Empire.
Consultation on Island Communities Impact Assessments
An extremely important part of the Islands Act was the inclusion of impact assessments which all public bodies must conduct before they introduce, or make changes to, services etc which affect island communities.
The Beef Box Company : Scotch Beef Direct to Customers
McEwan Farms is a family run business based at West Mains of Colliston and is home to 1000 acres of owned land and 1600 acres of contract farmed land nearby.
Scotland #Covid19 Update: Face Coverings Mandatory in Staff Canteens as Numbers Continue to Rise
The cumulative total for Orkney of positive cases is now up to 26 and yesterday (15th October) the Western Isles recorded its first death.
Success for Orkney Shellfish Hatchery With Native Flat Oysters
“We are very proud of the efforts and dedication that our hatchery team has contributed to ensure the success of our pilot production of Native Flat Oysters.”
