Policy Update

Posted: 19 May 2020, in News

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Scottish Local Authorities

Aberdeenshire Council – Friday deadline for application to the Banff and Buchan Area Initiatives Fund

The City of Edinburgh Council – How we can work together to support anyone facing homelessness

North Ayrshire Council – Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19

West Lothian Council – Guide for deliver and collect in West Lothian

The Scottish Government

Covid Funding Plea

Help for businesses

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Consultations and Publications

Calls for Views: Advisory Group on Economic Recovery

Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland

Scottish Political Parties

Labour – Scotland’s tourism industry needs long term support to survive COVID crisis

Liberal Democrats – Scottish Liberal Democrats set out measures to strengthen mental health services to mark Mental Health Week

SNP – Our path out of COVID-19 lockdown: what you need to know

The Scottish Parliament

Impact of coronavirus on transport services and the rural economy to be investigated by MSPs

UK Government

Coronavirus: Environment Agency Update

Up to £15 million to support the Citizens Advice service during COVID-19 pandemic

6000 new supported homes as part of landmark commitment to end rough sleeping

£50 million boost to support the recovery of our high streets

UK Parliament

Impact of coronavirus on the environment to be explored by MPs

UK Political Parties

Labour – Labour demands that the Government undertake and publish equality impact assessments on its Coronavirus Recovery Strategy

Liberal Democrats – Government must increase support for asylum seekers

The Scottish Government

Reinforcing Europe’s resilience: halting biodiversity loss and building a healthy and sustainable food system