Society & Communities

Committing to a greener, fairer future

New measures announced for a just transition to Net Zero.

Financial redress for abuse survivors

Scheme open for applications.

Latest Quarterly Housing Statistics, December 2021

The latest quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply have been published by Scotland's Chief Statistician.

New television studio to grow sector

Kelvin Hall will host major TV broadcasters and production companies.

One year of COVID-19 vaccinations

More than 27,000 deaths averted in Scotland.

Victim Surcharge Fund reopens for applications

A fund which helps provide practical help to victims of crime has reopened for applications.

Communities across England look ahead to the New Year with almost 65 million National Lottery cash boost

Almost 65 million of vital National Lottery funding has gone to communities across England this quarter* to support them as they recover from the pandemic, helping them to build back stronger into the New Year and beyond.

Negative test added to certification

Further flexibility for entrance to venues under the certification scheme.

Recovery from Storm Arwen

Lessons to be learned for the future.

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (the Commission) has referred the sentence of Anita Frame (the applicant) to the High Court of Justiciary.

Ambitious Budget for a fairer, more prosperous Scotland

Plans will support families through the cost of living crisis.

Funding to address childhood obesity

Projects awarded share of 759,000.

Landmark investment in recycling

PCCs welcome national plan to cut drugs supply and demand, and invest in rehabilitation

The APCC's Addictions and Substance Misuse portfolio has welcomed the Government's new three-pronged strategy to tackling drugs in communities across England and Wales.

PCCs welcome national plan to cut drugs supply and demand, and invest in rehabilitation

The APCC's Addictions and Substance Misuse portfolio has welcomed the Government's new three-pronged strategy to tackling drugs in communities across England and Wales.

Support for women involved in prostitution

Funding will also tackle illegal sharing of intimate images on the internet.

Tackling the stigma of addiction

National campaign launched to address the issue.

G7 Leaders Statement Partnership For Infrastructure And Investment

The G7 Leaders have issued a joint statement, setting out principles and next steps to modernise the G7's approach to infrastructure finance and narrow the infrastructure investment gap in developing countries.

Increase in Omicron cases

Cases no longer linked to single event.

Showcasing agricultural climate action

A new network for farmers and crofters to highlight and share climate change mitigation actions is to be established.

Support for action on fireworks and pyrotechnics

Public consultation on new legislation to reduce harm.

The National Lottery Community Fund announces 1.5 million funding boost to the West Midlands during tour of the region

A cash injection of almost 1.5 million for community groups across the West Midlands was announced today by Blondel Cluff CBE, Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

Additional Support for Learning Implementation Group year 1 report - October 2021

A progress report from the Additional Support for Learning Implementation Group summarising the group's perspective on progress made against the actions set out in the Additional Support for Learning Action Plan.

Delivering quicker internet

A national voucher scheme helping people access superfast broadband is being extended by three months.

New winter heating benefit

Annual investment of 20 million to help low income households.