The Scottish Government has updated the National Performance Framework. There is a new National Outcome related to older people.The main changes are to the National Indicator set. There are 12 new National Indicators, including “Improve the responsiveness of public services” Continue reading
Policy and Practice Developments
National Network of Community Councillors
Following the demise of the Association of Scottish Community Councillors, an attempt is being made to create a National Network of Community Councillors. On its website it asks “Does the Community Council concept in Scotland need review? What sort of … Continue reading
Planning experiences wanted
Planning Democracy is a charity that campaigns for a fair and inclusive planning system. It is are looking for different people’s good or bad experience experiences of the planning to system to help it to campaign for better public involvement … Continue reading
Volunteering Skills Awards
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is promoting its newly developed Volunteering Skills Awards. These allow volunteers and potential volunteers to work towards a recognised SQA qualification.
Legal victory for Lloyds TSB Foundation
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland has won the right to claim £5.25m that Lloyds Banking Group refused to pay it in 2010 and 2011, instead offering just £38,920 a year. The judgement, which was issued by three of Scotland’s most … Continue reading
DirectScot public services and information portal
A prototype version of DirectScot, the Scottish public services portal, has been made public as part of the Scottish Government’s consultation on the service. DirectScot aims to provide citizens and businesses with a simpler view of, and a single point to … Continue reading
