Pulteney Centre opens
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The Pulteneytown Peoples Project new centre will be open to the public from January 23rd 2012.
Planning for community developments
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Planning Aid Scotland have produced a new guide which aims to help people navigate the planning system as they develop community assets.
Funders' Forum report
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The Scotland Funders' Forum has produced a report looking at the impacts of funding small, local groups.
Funding for fishing communities
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The Scottish Government has released further details of funding that will soon be available to fishing communities through Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs).
New Guide to Community-led Research
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The Scottish Community Development Centre has published a new guide for communities wishing to carry out research.
Islanders to explore ownership options
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Scalpay Community Land Steering Group are to carry out a feasibility study into the potential transfer of ownership of the island.
Converting to a SCIO
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As of January 1st, 2012, Scottish charities can apply to convert to Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) status.
Land Use Action Plan published
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The Scottish Government has published an action plan setting out how the proposals from the Scottish Land Use Strategy will be delivered.
Scotland's regeneration strategy
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Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, has launched Scotland's new regeneration strategy.
Scottish Environment LINK policy papers
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Scottish Environment LINK, Scotland's forum for voluntary environmental organisations, has published two policy papers.
Funding to help charities buy buildings
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has launched a loan fund to help charities buy buildings and create 'third sector business centres'.
An urban community turbine?
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The prospect of a community owned wind turbine in Edinburgh is moving closer as the Portobello and Leith Community Wind Energy Project celebrate their success in the Energyshare public vote.
How to shine on-line
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Tourism Intelligence Scotland have produced a new guide to help businesses 'shine on-line'.
Research 4 change
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The Social Value Lab have launched a 'no-frills' research service for third sector organisations.
Land reform in an independent Scotland?
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Andy Wightman has written a short piece for Bella Caledonia considering the potential impact of Scottish independence on land reform.
Simply start-up
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A new guide to setting up community ventures has been published by Co-operatives UK and the Plunkett Foundation.
Disappointment for community buyout proposal
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Coigach Community Development Company's plans were given a severe blow this week when the sellers of the Hydroponicum building in Achiltibuie, Wester Ross, pulled the property off the market.




