Consultation on Electoral Reform In Scotland

Posted on January 12, 2018

Scottish Government has launched a public consultation to explore electoral reforms which Scottish citizens may wish to see taken forward in future. They are keen to get views on a number of issues.

Scottish Government’s 2016 – 2017 programme for included commitment to taking forward a consultation exercise regarding what electoral reforms Scottish citizens would like to see in future legislation.

The deadline for responses is Monday 12^thMarch.

To submit your response or for further information, please visit the Scottish Government Consultation page. Alternatively, for further information contact the Elections Policy Team by email: ElectionsTeam@gov.scot

Signpost Recovery Administrator Vacancies

Signpost Recovery are currently recruiting for 2 Administrators. The positions are 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £15,248 – £17,090 per annum. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 2nd May.

Scottish Parliament BSL Plan Consultation Event

The Scottish Parliament is holding a 2 day event for British Sign Language (BSL) users on the afternoon of Friday 18th May and the morning of Saturday 19th May at the Parliament, in order to help prepare and shape its BSL Plan. They want to take this opportunity to explain to BSL users what they are currently doing with the plan, and how they can get involved. A BSL video is available on the Scottish Parliament website.

Consultation Event on National Transport Strategy

As part of their review of the National Transport Strategy (NTS), Transport Scotland are working with Age Scotland to hold a community engagement event on Monday 14th May, 1:30pm – 3pm at Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie, Alloa FK10 3EA.

FREE Hearing Check and Information Session

Action on Hearing Loss Scotland staff and volunteers are running a hearing check and information session on Thursday 3rd May, 11am – 3pm at the Later Life Information Centre, 25 Upper New Market Street, Falkirk, FK1 1JH.

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