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Community organisations have the opportunity to sign up to the Communities Call for Climate Action, which calls for Scottish Government to do more to tackle climate change and to recognise and support the role of community organisations in making major necessary changes. The Call for Action has been written by a group of organisations working across Scotland to raise awareness and encourage action towards solving the climate emergency.

Police Scotland’s Forth Valley division has developed a new Banking Protocol information video, with input from Royal Bank of Scotland colleagues. The video outlines the shared responsibilities of individuals and their family members, with the Banking Protocol a “last line of defence” against fraudulent activity.

Digital Skills Scotland have secured funding for 2020 for a range of fully funded online courses aimed at supporting individuals and businesses who want to learn and progress. Courses include Digital Marketing, Videography, and App Development, and are accredited by the NCFE. Places are limited, and early sign ups are advised.

The EU Citizens Rights Project is hosting an EU Settlement Scheme Information Session on Monday 20th January, 6pm – 8pm at the Raploch Community Campus, Forth Valley College, Drip Road, Stirling, FK8 1RD. The session will cover what the EU Settlement Scheme is, and when and how to apply, amongst other points. There will also be a legal speaker and Q&A session. Additionally, EU citizens and their family members will have the opportunity to book individual appointments with a trained immigration advisor.

Scottish Government is reviewing current dog control law. This initial consultation is focused on improving the operational effectiveness of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, to aid enforcement agencies. The deadline for responses is Wednesday 15th January.

Forth Environment Link’s Community Meals return for 2020 with the first of the year taking place on Wednesday 15th January, 6pm – 7:30pm at their Falkirk office, 199A – 203 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1DU. The event is free and open to everyone, though donations are welcome.