New Resources: Create a Transformation Routemap for Your Town
The UK's High Streets Task Force has produced resources to help you to create a customised routemap for your high street or town centre, from crisis to recovery and transformation, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreSouth of Scotland Enterprise Chair Supports Scotland Loves Local Campaign
A leading enterprise figure is backing the Scotland Loves Local campaign, urging all shoppers to think local first to support the economy in its recovery from the impact of Covid-19.
Read moreCall for Evidence: Revitalising Scotland’s Town Centres Post-COVID-19
The Town Centre Expert Review Group, announced last month by Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell, has put out a call for written evidence on how to revitalise town centres in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreCommunities Secretary Backs 'Scotland Loves Local' in Daily Record Column
The Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP, has underlined her and the Scottish Government's support for the #ScotlandLovesLocal campaign.
Read moreScotland Loves Local: Major Campaign Urges Public to Shop Local Safely to Fuel Coronavirus Recovery
Members of the public are being urged to think local first and help fuel the nation’s financial fightback from coronavirus as part of a major campaign encouraging them to support local businesses in their town centre whilst still being aware of the public health guidelines.
Read moreGive Your Views on Communities Channel Scotland and the Social Impact Pledge
Since 2014, the Communities Channel Scotland website has been acting as a first-port of call for many community organisations, providing and linking to important information and sharing the great work of groups across the country.
Read moreCOVID-19: Links to Support for Towns & Improvement Districts
This document signposts to key sources of support and advice relevant to towns, city-districts and communities in order to help the custodians of Scotland’s places respond to the impact of coronavirus.
Read moreAberdeenshire Council and Towns Case Studies – Response to Lockdown and Reopening
Aberdeenshire Council, businesses, charities and volunteers have pulled together to support vulnerable residents, frontline workers and town centres during the COVID-19 lockdown and re-opening. Below are four short case studies demonstrating the local response effort in Aberdeenshire and what is being done to prepare for town centre recovery as businesses...
Read moreTowns Support Webinar - Opening Safely and Managing Shared Spaces
As lockdown is relaxed and more businesses reopen, ensuring health guidance is observed and shared spaces are managed safely is an important task to help people feel confident to shop locally.
Read moreScottish Land Commission Publishes Guidance for Developing Vacant or Derelict Land
Guidance published this week by the Scottish Land Commission places wellbeing as a central consideration when assessing the business case for developing vacant or derelict land.
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Supporting Scotland's Towns
Supporting Scotland's Towns