Scottish Planning System Consultation

Posted on March 10, 2017

The Scottish Government Planning team are holding a public consultation on the future of the Scottish Planning System.

The consultation, titled “Places, People and Planning”, aims to give everyone a say in the future of planning in Scotland. It builds on the work of the Independent Panel, the Scottish Government and stakeholders, presents proposals for change and provides an opportunity for people to help shape the future of the planning system in Scotland.

Following completion of the consultation period, analysis of the responses will be undertaken and published within 12 weeks of the consultation closing. The analysis will help inform the drafting and production of a draft Planning Bill, which is to be introduced to Parliament in Year 2 of the Parliamentary Programme.

The deadline for responses is Tuesday 4^th April.

For further information, please visit the Scottish Government’s consultation website.

Forth Valley SDS Community Engagement Officer Vacancy

Forth Valley Self Directed Support is currently recruiting a Community Engagement Officer. The position is full-time, with a salary of £27,000 and a fixed term contract until March 2021. The deadline for applications is 1pm on Monday 18th March.

NHS Forth Valley Community Food Development Worker Vacancies

The NHS Forth Valley Nutrition and Dietetics Health Improvement Team is currently recruiting 3 Community Food Development Workers. The positions are 18.75 hours per week, with a salary of £23,113 – £29,905 per annum (pro rata). The deadline for applications is Monday 4th March.

FDAMH Central Spark Recovery Coordinator Vacancy

Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) are currently recruiting a Recovery Coordinator as part of their Central Spark project. The position is 27 hours per week, with a salary of £22,00 per annum (pro rata) and a fixed contract of 2 years. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 28th February.

Introduction to Tendering Webinar

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is holding an “Introduction to Tendering” webinar on Tuesday 5th March, 11am – 12:30pm.

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