News & Resources

Ever thought of setting up a Film Festival in your community? Or perhaps you’re already running one, but would like to try something completely new.

The Place Standard is delivered by NHS Health Scotland, Architecture & Design Scotland and Scottish Government.

Herald Scotland - A property development in Castlemilk, Glasgow, has been hailed as the best in Scotland

Green Infrastructure Fund - Phase 2 of the Green Infrastructure Fund has now reopened for new applications. The deadline for applications is 28 January 2019. Our expectation is that funding decisions will be announced by June 2019.

Peterhead is Aberdeenshire’s biggest town and is a significant driver of Aberdeenshire’s successful economy.

Zero Waste Scotland would like to engage with all Scottish Improvement Districts (SIDs) via Scotland’s Towns Partnership to provide them with the opportunity to inform and identify future projects that would be of real value and assistance to their members.

Scottish Government (26/09/2018) - Cupar will become a Digital Improvement District, a first for Scotland, fulfilling the Programme for Government commitment to fund a business improvement district dedicated to digital improvement. It will soon have town centre WiFi and act as a potential model for future small town designs.

Crieff Succeeds BID Ltd is about creating sustainable growth in Crieff and we are now looking for a new Manager to deliver the next phase of our Business Plan.

A new national hub designed to support “Improvement Districts” in Scotland was launched today (Thursday) in Edinburgh by the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell. This dedicated service, to be delivered by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, aims to encourage more collaboration, partnership and innovation.

In July 2018 the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee published a report from its inquiry into “bank closures: impact on local businesses, consumers and the Scottish economy”.

Naird BID are seeking a part-time Business Improvement District Manager. 

Further information and application details are available here.

The job description is placed below for reference. 

Scottish Government - The Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning are one of the Government’s most prestigious awards. They celebrate achievements in planning, right from the detail of processing through to the bigger picture of creating places which will become the legacy of our professionalism.

The deadline for the SURF Awards 2018, including the 'Most Improved Place' category, closes on Monday 17 September. Enter your town today! 

Scotland’s Towns Partnership has once again teamed up with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and The Herald on Sunday to find Scotland’s Most Beautiful High Street.

The latest DTAS e-bulletin is now out, with lots of useful information on news, funding, events and policy initiatives relevant to towns. The bulletin can be read here.