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Strengthening Communities National Conference 2017
Thursday 28 September 2017 - 12:57
Strengthening Communities Conference - September 2017
A summary report from the recent ‘Strengthening Communities Conference' is now available.
The HIE event took place in Aviemore on 21-22 September 2017. Around 250 people attended from a wide range of organisations such as community groups, social enterprises, development officers, support agencies and policy staff who have a focus on community-led local development.
The process of strengthening communities was demonstrated through workshops, speakers, Q&A sessions as well as a market place which allowed for plenty of networking opportunities.
The conference celebrated that Scotland, in particular the Highlands and Islands, is leading the way when it comes to community development. As more communities see the benefits of taking ownership of land and assets they must continue to engage young people and develop capacity to ensure future prosperity in each community.
In the summary report you can find out more about the conference including links to videos, presentations and speaker information.
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Rural Housing Service are delighted to announce the programme for the 2016 Rural Housing Scotland Annual Conference.
Their main speaker is Margaret Burgess MSP, Minster for Housing & Welfare who will discuss the forthcoming Rural Housing Fund, the Scottish Government’s proposals for affordable housing and the impact of the Land Reform Bill on rural housing opportunities and community empowerment.
The conference will examine affordable housing need in rural Scotland, rural ‘Generation Rent’, and community resilience. Workshops will also explore new approaches to local lettings, rural empty homes, and partnership with landowners, as well as the new expanded Scottish Land Fund and the Land Reform Bill. In this election year the Conference will feature a rural election hustings with representatives from each on the main political parties outlining their visions for rural housing and rural Scotland.
The conference begins with a networking dinner on 25 February.
The conference is sponsored by The Scottish Government and Triodos Bank.
