Consultation on European Structural Funds Replacement Vehicle

Posted on November 14, 2019

Scottish Government is conducting a consultation seeking views on how a replacement funding vehicle for the European Structural Funds could best meet the needs of communities in Scotland.

The purpose of these funds is to “invest in job creation and a sustainable and healthy European economy and environment”. While there are many different funding streams involved, this consultation focuses on the needs currently addressed by the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund.

The deadline for responses is Wednesday 12^th February.

To submit your response, or for further information, please visit the Scottish Government website.

Alternatively, to find out more about Senscot’s planned joint response, contact Senscot by email: mail@senscot.net

CLES Associate Director Vacancy

CLES (the national organisation for local economies) is currently recruiting an Associate Director. The position is full time and home-based, with a one year fixed term contract and a salary of £41,000 – £51,000 per annum. Applicants should have experience in a think tank, charity, local government, academia or NGO setting. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 1st October.

Falkirk School Holiday Food Fund

The School Holiday Food Fund has been set up to support local projects tackling food insecurity in Falkirk communities. Applications for the Fund will be during school holidays in October, and possibly December 2020. Groups can apply for up to £1,000. Groups wishing to apply must be constituted; partnerships involving unconstituted community organisations can apply, but the lead partner must be constituted.

Forth Environment Link Climate Conversation Survey

Forth Environment Link (FEL) has developed a Climate Conversation Survey which seeks to better understand how they can offer support to community groups, organisatons, and local businesses to build resilient and adaptable communities that respond to the changing environment. The survey invites local Falkirk communities, residents, local businesses and groups to provide their views on climate change and the ways they want to help their own communities reduce their carbon footprint.

Virtual Meeting of the Scottish Public Information Forum

The Virtual Meeting of the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) takes place on Thursday 24th September, 2pm – 3:3pm. SPIF has been organised to celebrate International Right to Know Day, and will be part of global celebrations promoted by UNESCO, focusing on to the right to information in times of crisis. The meeting is open to members of the public and those in the public or private sectors, or civil society.

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