Fuel theft increase highlighted Police Scotland Crime Prevention Officers are reporting a rise in fuel thefts across the country, affecting both mainland and island... 30 April 2026
Support for households using heating oil and LPG Households struggling with the rising cost of oil and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for heating will be able to apply... 25 March 2026
Help for households using heating oil The Scottish Government will make available an additional £5.4 million to support lower income households dependent on oil to heat... 18 March 2026
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