“The Nature Restoration Fund will champion ambitious, high-value projects to protect and restore Scotland’s biodiversity on land and sea in the critical years ahead.” Mike Cantlay, NatureScot
Nature Restoration Fund 2022 Opens
25,030 Young Scots Received Education Maintenance Allowance Payments Last Year
15.2% of all Scottish young people aged 16-18 were in receipt of EMA in 2020-21.
Facing A Winter Of Discontent
Orkney looks set to face disruption to many of its council run services this autumn and winter. Council workers, members of trade unions have rejected the 2% pay offer from their employers.
Night Bus Services: Mainland, Orkney
Night bus services are to operate in Mainland until March 2023. The services are in addition to late night buses already available on the X1 and X10 timetables.
Edinburgh to be a Short Term Let Control Area
“For far too long, too many homes have been lost in our city to the holiday market. ” Leader of Edinburgh Council Cammy Day
Expanding Flexible Bus Services in Orkney: Share Your Views
Orkney Islands Council has launched a survey on the provision of flexible bus services in areas of the islands where buses are few or not found at all.
Additional Improvements at Orkney’s Kirkyards
Orkney Islands Council’s programme of improvements at graveyards is to be extended by 1 year.
Energy Efficiency Scheme Boost to Orkney Householders
“We’d urge anyone keen to look at making their home warmer and more energy efficient to get in touch and find out more.” Ross Armstrong, Chief Executive of Warmworks
Funding Boost for Council Summer Holiday Programmes
The funding supports existing summer holiday programmes for those aged 5 – 14. It can also be used to develop new ones.
Consultation on Short Term Lets
Orkney Islands Council has launched a consultation on its proposed licensing scheme for short term lets.
