Community development
A fund to help community groups across Scotland set up renewable energy generation projects has opened for applications.
The £1.5 million Community Energy Generation Growth Fund will support local communities installing wind turbines and solar panels or developing other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs.
- Read more about £1.5 million to support community projects.
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In Rural Jobs Round Up, you can find out about some current vacancies in rural and island Scotland and jobs in rural development. Any enquiries about a post should be directed to the respective organisation.
Trail Development Manager - Association of Northern Trails Scotland
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Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, has signed off the 'Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill - Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment'.
The new Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill aims to provide the legal framework to deliver:
- Read more about Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill Assessment Published
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Planning Aid Scotland (PAS) are looking for expressions of interest from communities who want to create a Local Walking Action Plan.
- Read more about Planning Aid Scotland are looking for expressions of interest from communities!
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Grants to help support a wide range of environmental improvement projects have been given to communities across Scotland. The money will enable local people to take a hands-on approach to improving their local environment by supporting a varied range of practical ideas.
- Read more about Community projects across Scotland share in £126,000 Crown Estate Scotland funding
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Run by arts charity Creative Lives, the Creative Lives Awards celebrate the remarkable impact local volunteer-led creative groups across the UK and Ireland have on their communities.
- Read more about Creative Lives Awards - open for entries
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