First phase of £10 million funding announced as FM visits Western Isles. This will provide a further £3 million in 2026-27 to help mitigate the disproportionate impact faced by people and businesses... 10 August 2026
Rural communities placed at the heart of Welsh Government The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans for a landmark new law aimed at ensuring the needs... 22 July 2026
Have Your Say on the Future Development of Highland Communities, residents, businesses and stakeholders across Highland are being encouraged to share their ideas and help shape the future of... 9 July 2026
Mansion tax rates consultation Views are being sought on plans to introduce two new council tax bands for properties worth more than £1 million... 7 July 2026
Festival of Politics 2026 Returns to Holyrood The Scottish Parliament’s acclaimed Festival of Politics is set to return to Holyrood on 27–28 August 2026, bringing together leading thinkers,... 6 July 2026
First Homes Fund opens Up to 2,000 households could be supported to make their step on to the property ladder in the first 100... 24 June 2026
Scottish Rural Network support helping communities take ownership of local pubs Targeted funding backed by the Scottish Rural Network (SRN) is continuing to support communities across rural and island Scotland to... 4 June 2026
First Homes Fund open by end of June The first round of applications for a First Homes Fund will open by the end of June, providing first-time buyers... 28 May 2026
Branching out! Sitka spruce grown for commercial timber production on the Cowal peninsula has come full circle, returning as the material for... 25 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