Social Equality
Politicians sign oil and gas jobs pledge after open letter from isles businesses
Shetland’s MP and MSP have signed a pledge to protect oil and gas jobs after ...
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New fund to speed-up assessing and replacing of unsafe cladding in Scotland
Housing Minister in the Scottish Government Paul McLennan, has announced that people with concerns about ...
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Rural Growth Deal signed by Scot and UK governments
The Scottish and UK governments have signed a £70m growth deal for Argyll and Bute, ...
By The Illeach
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Industrial action to hit Scottish Water
Workers at publicly owned Scottish Water will be taking industrial action in a dispute over pay. In ...
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Repowering: Communities at the heart of Scotland’s renewable future
Trying to keep up with the constantly evolving government policies aimed at mitigating climate change ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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New research finds Roma are being denied decent housing in Glasgow’s Govanhill
A research project by Roma rights group Romano Lav and Poverty Alliance, Scotland’s anti-poverty network, ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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Significant challenges ahead for local services in Orkney
COSLA, the organisation which represents Scotland’s local authorities, has welcomed the Draft Scottish Budget published on ...
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Govanhill charities back calls for Scottish government to adopt more sustainable multi-year public funding models
Community organisations are doing impactful work to support the Govanhill neighbourhood in Glasgow, but short-term ...
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Radiant and Brighter celebrates 12 years of uplifting Scotland’s migrant communities
Since its establishment, Radiant and Brighter has been a guiding force for Scotland’s migrant communities, ...
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Women Integration Network meets in Glasgow to address impact of children’s hearings on Scotland’s African community
Representatives from diverse agencies convened in Glasgow under the Invitation of the Women Integration Network ...
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MSPs call for action on ADHD healthcare
The letter highlights various critical issues, including what they describe as “ongoing” shortages of medication ...
By Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter
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“We can all play a part in changing the culture” – call to tackle stigma around alcohol use
NHS Shetland alcohol and drug development officer, Wendy Henderson, said there remains stigma against people ...
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