Think Global, Act Local: The Role of Deveron Projects Promoting Arts and Creativity in Huntly
This blog by Petra Pennington of Deveron Projects describes the role of the arts organisation supporting culture and creativity in the town on Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Petra will speak more on this topic at Scotland’s Towns Tea Party in Edinburgh on Wednesday 19 June. Click here to read more and book...
Read moreJob Opportunity: Projects and Office Administrator, Go Forth Stirling
Go Forth Stirling Improvement District are recruiting a part-time projects and office administrator. The post is 20 hours a week, some weekend and evening work required, with salary dependent on experience. Please see full job description below and see the advertisement on Indeed to apply.
Read morePlace Standard: New Learning Resource and Case Studies
Designed to support communities, public, private and third sectors, to work efficiently together, the Place Standard provides a framework to assess the quality of a place.
Read more2019 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration Launched
SURF - The prestigious national 2019 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched last Thursday (6/06/19) by the Scottish Government, at an event held at the Yoker Community Campus, in partnership with the 2018 Youth Employability Award Winners, DRC Youth Project and WorkingRite, and SURF Award category...
Read more"Smarter Choices, Smarter Places" Sustainable Travel Fund Now Open
By Paths for All - A £2 million fund to increase walking, cycling and sustainable travel in Scotland is open.
Read moreSTP Chair Leigh Sparks: The Future of Shopping Centres in Scotland’s Towns
This article was written by Chair of STP, Professor Leigh Sparks, and originally published on his blog Stirling Retail. It discusses a summit held on the Future of Shopping Centres in Scotland’s Towns in March 2019, convened by Revo (the new name for British Council of Shopping Centres), Scotland’s Towns Partnership and DWF...
Read moreLocal Film Festival Challenge Fund Open for Applications: Closes 1 July 2019
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.
Read moreJob Opportunity: Project Coordinator, Kirkintilloch Business Improvement District
Kirkintilloch Business Improvement District Steering Group have been awarded funding by the Scottish Government to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire. An individual experienced in developing and providing direct support and services to business users is sought to fill this post.
Read moreJob Opportunity: Town Centre Regeneration Officer (Temporary) at North Ayrshire Council
This post is based in the Regeneration team within our Economic Growth Service. Reporting to the Team Manager, Regeneration, you will be involved in the development and implementation of physical regeneration projects which will improve town centres within North Ayrshire. For more details see the attached Role Profile at the link...
Read moreScotland's Towns Partnership Submission to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland
Scotland's Towns Partnership has submitted its views to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland. The document has also received endorsement from Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), Planning Aid for Scotland (PAS), and Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF). The submission can be read below.
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