“This Budget strengthens our social contract with every citizen of Scotland who will continue to enjoy many benefits not available throughout the UK.” John Swinney, Deputy FM
‘Supporting people most in need’: What’s in the Scottish Budget
Budget Good News For Orkney’s Ferries
“The Government gave a commitment some years ago to fully fund those services so the second commitment is that that is a commitment we will honour. ” John Swinney Deputy FM Scotland
Working Together to Address Ferries Issues
“We have embarked on the work that is necessary to explore those issues, and we look forward to sustaining that work with Orkney Islands Council.” John Swinney Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Local Authority Funding ‘Deeply Disappointing’ : Scottish Budget
“Yes, money is tight, but Scottish Government has made political choices. Cuts to our core budget hit the most vulnerable in our communities the hardest and are damaging to our workforce – Scottish Government needs to consider this seriously. ” COSLA Vice President Councillor Steven Heddle
The Scottish Budget
39% of Scottish adults (1.8 million individuals) are not affected by the 2023-24 policy changes as their income is below the UK-wide Personal Allowance.
Islands Funding: Fair or No Fair ?
The National Islands Plan “will see a total of £8.3 million invested in critical infrastructure projects.” John Swinney, Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Continuing Concerns Over Long #Covid
“Over the past few months, I have been contacted by a number of constituents suffering from Long Covid.” Liam McArthur MSP
Teacher Assessment to Replace Higher and Advanced Higher Exams
“Holding exams would run the risk of translating the unequal impact of COVID into unfair results for our poorest pupils, leading to their futures being blighted through no fault of their own. That is simply not fair.”
Orkney Funding Boost for Care Experienced Young People
Orkney Islands Council has been awarded £26,400 to invest in projects designed to boost the attainment of local care experienced children and young people.
Orkney’s Director of Education Welcomes Decision on SQA Results Turnaround
“I am delighted that this effort across the country has now been recognised by John Swinney during his Parliamentary address today.”
