Tag: Scottish Government

Edinburgh Fringe Festival to receive government funding for first time in seven years  

THE Edinburgh Fringe Festival is set to receive funding from the Scottish Government for the first time since 2018.   The festival has reportedly been awarded...

Students reference “positive and constructive” conversations during talks with Scottish Government over South Sub tram-train proposals 

HERIOT Watt students proposing an extension of Edinburgh’s tram network have seen positive reactions in a meeting with the Scottish Government.  The group, made up...

Child mental health waiting times target met

THE national standard on waiting times for children and young people accessing mental health services has been met for the first time. Latest Public Health...

Scottish Government proposes new power for councils allowing them to impose visitor tax on cruise ships  

THE Scottish Government is seeking advice on a new proposal that would give power to local councils to tax cruise ships visiting their area.   A...

Breaches of legal housing regulations almost double in Edinburgh in the past year as council recognises strain on resources 

IT has been revealed that breaches of legal housing regulations in Edinburgh have nearly doubled in the past year.  Reports have been made that violations...

Scottish Government releases homeless stats from 2024, showing increases in homelessness and those not being offered temporary accommodation 

THE Scottish Government has released their homelessness statistics for 2024, showing an increase in households not being offered temporary accommodation.  The stats, which cover April...

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