Environment
Scottish Rural Action have launched a new rural manifesto ahead of the second Scottish Rural Parliament event.
The manifesto will be agreed at the Scottish Rural Parliament taking place in Brechin, Angus from 6 to 8 October. Around 400 people are expected to attend the event.
The manifesto has been created following a series of events across rural Scotland, and an online survey, with people sharing their views on the issues that matter the most to them.
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Do you have a local greenspace that needs improving? Do you want to run activities in your local park or greenspace?
The Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme is now permanently open for applications from a wide range of community groups, schools, local authorities and organisations.
Bags of Help will now see the money raised by the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in England, Wales and Scotland opened up to a greater range of projects that support community participation in the development and use of open spaces.
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Green projects in the central belt can now apply for funding from the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN).
In the latest phase of funding, £400,000 is available to projects to enhance woodlands and green infrastructure, boost active travel and encourage community growing.
The CSGN aims to transform the central belt into a place where the environment adds value to the economy and enriches the quality of people’s lives. Since 2010, more than 150 projects have benefitted from a share of £6.2 million.
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Scottish Borders LEADER is recruiting for up to three new members for our Local Action Group (LAG) following recent resignations and retirement from the group.
We are particularly keen to fill the vacancies with representation from youth groups, the business community and from environmental management organisations.
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Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER are seeking new members for their Local Action Group.
Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER are looking for people with experience of economic and/or community development in rural parts of East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and Falkirk to join the Local Action Group (LAG).
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