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Getting empty homes back into use can help housing shortage, say experts

Bringing empty homes back into use will be a “key part” of solving Scotland’s housing shortage, a housing group has said. At its annual conference on Tuesday, the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership published a four-page guide laying out the importance ...

22 Mar 2022 at 01:25

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Tipperary artists may now apply for Platform 31 award

Following the huge success of the inaugural Platform 31 artist development scheme, the Association of Local Authority Arts Offices (ALAAO), in collaboration with the Arts Council, is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2022 ...

26 Mar 2022 at 17:33

Scotland

Local government workers willing to strike over pay, says union

Local government workers have indicated that they are prepared to take industrial action over pay, a union has said. Unison said an indicative ballot of members found that 89.8% of respondents said they would be willing to take some form of action ...

05 May 2022 at 09:25

Scotland

Scottish Lib Dems urge business rates to be put in hands of local councils

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have taken aim at the Scottish Government’s “grip” on local authorities as they called for councils to be given the ability to cut business rates. Party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton highlighted the plight of small ...

29 Apr 2022 at 16:55

‘Striking’ lack of data on England’s missing children – report

There is no accurate data on how many children there are in England, a report from the Children’s Commissioner has revealed. The report argues that this means vulnerable pupils could fall through the cracks and miss out on crucial support. ...

09 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Online ‘welcome hub’ launched for Hong Kong citizens moving to Scotland

A new online resource has been launched to encourage people from Hong Kong to come to Scotland. The introduction of Beijing’s national security law in Hong Kong led the UK to offer a route out of the territory for British National ...

01 Feb 2022 at 03:25

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Fines for failing to stop for Waterford school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers in Waterford who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. The move has been welcomed in Waterford, with Waterford Road Safety Officer Jemma ...

25 Aug 2022 at 12:33

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Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced plans this ...

24 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

24 Aug 2022 at 16:33

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Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

24 Aug 2022 at 16:33

Councils to receive more money to get lone migrant children out of hotels sooner

Councils will receive extra money to incentivise them to move lone migrant children out of hotels and into their care faster, the Government has said. Local authorities that move unaccompanied asylum-seeking ...

24 Aug 2022 at 20:35

Over €10,000 in grants announced to bring benefits to communities and local waters in Carlow

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Over half a million euro in grants announced to bring benefits to communities and local waters

Some €510,000 in grants have been issued through the Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund. The latest call has seen 182 successful applications for funding in 2022. Over €10,000 ...

14 Jun 2022 at 16:33

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