Investing in local economies The Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. It will support investment in communities with councils,... 12 February 2026
More than 1.5 million winter heating payments made Over 1.5 million winter heating payments, including more than a million payments to older people, have been made so... 4 February 2026
Community Benefit Fund Opens With £7.8m Available for Local Projects A major new Community Benefit funding programme has officially opened for applications, offering a significant boost to communities located near... 22 January 2026
Scottish Budget 2026-27 The 2026-27 Budget will support a stronger NHS, with a record £22.5 billion for health and social care, expand cost... 15 January 2026
Community energy projects to benefit from £1.8 million Communities on the island of Mull, the V&A Dundee and King’s Church in Aberdeen are amongst 23 local projects being... 15 December 2025
Marine plan for Shetland A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle... 5 December 2025
Reducing emissions and cutting energy bills Schools, libraries, and council buildings will share £12 million of Scottish Government funding to help them become more energy-efficient and cut carbon... 1 December 2025
Scottish Economic Bulletin Published November 2025 The latest Scottish Economic Bulletin highlights how the economy has continued to show resilience into the second half of the... 24 November 2025
From Inverness to Dumfries: OU in Scotland and SSEN Transmission take Mock COP nationwide The Open University (OU) in Scotland will once again bring young people together to debate climate action and global cooperation... 11 November 2025
£7.2M investment to upgrade Arnish Road and boost offshore wind potential in Stornoway A major infrastructure upgrade is underway on the Isle of Lewis, with £7.2 million in public and private funding committed... 5 November 2025