Inverness BID drive down parking charges
Rose Street Parking Price Restructure Community Services have listened to concerns raised by Members, businesses and by members of the public about the Rose Street parking charges introduced on 1 April. There were particular concerns about the cost of long stay parking. Officers have recognised these difficulties and have taken...
Read moreFairer Fife Commission call for evidence
A call for evidence to seek views of those with an interest or experience in alleviating poverty. Click through for more information and to submit your piece.
Read moreDo we really value our HighStreets or are they simply past their sell-by date?
Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) has commisioned a mirco version of the High Street exhibition to make it more accessible for smaller venues. The High Street touring exhibition showed the Scottish High Street’s evolution, our changing shops and shopping habits, and the impact this has had today.
downloadJournal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal: Business Improvement Districts and Town Centre Management
STP Chief Officer, Phil Prentice and Ian Davison Porter, BIDs Scotland Director highlight the effectiveness of town centre management strategies and the Business Improvement District Model considering community empowerment and the evolution of these strategies.
downloadNational Towns Portal and Town Centre Toolkit Launch
STP website relaunch with new and improved towns tools, resources and supports including the new Town Centre Toolkit which looks to provide communities with information on how they can make their town more attractive, active and accessible.
Read moreMaking the most of town centres
The Scottish Government's news portal has coverage and quotes from industry experts on the newly launched Town Centre Toolkit, available on our website.
visitWhen Key Partners Link Up Together To Try and Rejuvinate City Centres
Mike Smith, BID manager, Inverness BID reviews David Downie, International Downtown Association's presentation at the BIDs Scotland Gathering.
Read moreThe Changing Face of Scotland's Towns
The Spring Edition of the Scottish Planner includes and interview with STP Chief Officer, Phil Prentice around the role of STP.
Read moreIsle of Mull’s first community hydroelectricity scheme at Garmony goes ahead with REIF & Charity Bank loan
Scheme capable of powering 280 homes and reducing island’s carbon footprint by 450 tonnes
Read moreLevenmouth Community Energy Project recieves £4m funding
Levenmouth Community Energy Project receives £4 million from the Scottish Government’s recent allocation of the Local Energy Challenge Fund. The project is a partnership between Bright Green Hydrogen Ltd, Fife Council, Toshiba, Leven Valley Development Trust; Fife College; BOC (for hydrogen transport); Green Business Fife; Community Energy Scotland; and the...
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