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Cllr Harkin: Minister Hargey in danger of providing "divisive two-tier system" for Community and Voluntary workers

A Derry Councillor has claimed that Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey “is in danger of promoting a divisive two-tier system in workplaces” within the Community and Voluntary (C&V) sector. Cllr Shaun Harkin of People Before Profit, who represents ...

21 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Derry News

Foyle MLA Ferguson welcomes pay uplift for community welfare advice staff

Sinn Féin's Ciara Ferguson, has welcomed confirmation of pay rises for local welfare advice workers funded by the Department of Communities. The Foyle MLA was commenting after the local Council was updated on the rollout of the Fair Funding and ...

12 Feb 2022 at 09:33

Scotland

Sheriffs lack confidence in using alternatives to remand, MSPs told

Sheriffs lack confidence in alternatives to remand, leaving some people stuck in a “no man’s land” within the justice system, MSPs have heard. Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee heard from a number of groups in the justice sector as part of ...

14 Dec 2022 at 12:42

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Send unwanted items to the needy instead of landfill says councillor

A county councillor has issued a plea to sections within Donegal County Council to cooperate so that unwanted household items and toys can be directed to the needy instead of landfills. The call came from Cllr Patrick McGowan at Monday's ...

19 Jul 2022 at 08:33

Scotland

Social care sector struggling to recruit and hold onto staff, say providers

Social care and support providers in Scotland are finding it hard to recruit and keep staff with many workers choosing to leave the sector, a report has suggested. Research conducted by the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in ...

11 Jul 2023 at 12:43

King to visit food bank and community centre which supports struggling families

The King is to visit a food bank and community centre which supports people facing homelessness and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Charles will tour The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, ...

16 Jan 2025 at 09:05

Causeway residents urged to speak to community and voluntary sector reps about what’s important to them

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Speak to your community and voluntary sector reps about what’s important to you in Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Causeway Council’s Community Planning team has highlighted the important role community and voluntary sector leads have within the local Community Planning Strategic Partnership; and is encouraging members of the public to ...

28 Feb 2025 at 21:33

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Mid Ulster Grant Aid Programme opens in New Year

Mid Ulster District Council’s Community and Voluntary Sector Grant Aid Programme will open for online applications on Friday, January 17 2025. Information sessions are being held across Mid Ulster in January for groups ...

13 Dec 2024 at 11:33

Northern Ireland

Executive must help fill growth fund shortfall, Northern Ireland Secretary says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the Stormont Executive has to “put some money in” to support community groups impacted by the switch to the Local Growth Fund. The chairwoman of the Northern Ireland Affairs ...

04 Mar 2026 at 13:55

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