New ‘Placeity’ Initiative Focuses on Hyper-Local Collaboration to Help Local Businesses
(Placeity) - A locally sourced collaboration of businesses and individuals is at the heart of an innovative project that is offering a lifeline to a growing number of places in central Scotland.
Read moreSpaces for People: Opening Kelvin Way in Glasgow to Active Travel
(Sustrans) - In spring 2020, Glasgow City council launched its Spaces for People project in partnership with Sustrans Scotland.
Read moreMarch the Month: Walk 11,000 Steps a Day to Help Beat Prostate Cancer
(Prostate Cancer UK) - March the Month is a virtual walking challenge everyone can get involved with.
Read moreSocial Renewal Advisory Board Publishes Recommendations for a Fairer Scotland
(Scottish Government) - Tackling poverty and inequality can be central to Scotland’s recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new report.
Read moreScottish Government Support for the Tourism and Events Sector
(VisitScotland) - At the end of last year, the Scottish Government announced that tourism and hospitality businesses across Scotland were to benefit from a £104.3 million Scottish Government package.
Read moreNominate a Young Person for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards
This year has certainly shown that young people in Scotland can show resilience and creativity in times of hardship. So – now’s the time to nominate the most inspirational young people in your lives and local areas for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2021!
Read moreMobility as a Service Investment Fund: Encouraging Sustainable Public Transport
One million pounds is now available to encourage innovation in public transport technology solutions.
Read morePhil Prentice: Thinking Local First Isn’t Just a Resolution – It’s a Lifeline
Lives and livelihoods depend upon us all remaining resolute to two key pillars in the battle against Covid-19 at this critical time: Staying safe and staying local.
Read moreSeason's Greetings from Scotland's Towns Partnership Chair and Reflections on 2020
Chair of STP, Professor Leigh Sparks reflects on the past 12 months and the opportunities and challenges ahead for 2021. The message was originally posted in STP's December e-newsletter.
Read moreElgin and Edinburgh 'Brainiest Scottish Places' in Festive Gift Card Quiz
Elgin and Edinburgh have been crowned the brainiest Scottish places, taking second and third place in the Great Town and City Christmas Quiz. Over 400 towns and cities took part in the festive quiz from the four nations of the UK.
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Supporting Scotland's Towns
Supporting Scotland's Towns