SoSEP Consultation Events
South of Scotland Economic Partnership is hosting 28 consultation events (breakfast, mid-morning, mid-afternoon and evening meetings) across south Scotland for
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News
Launch of Highlands and Islands Air Transport Survey Report
Air travel has been described as a ‘lifeline not a luxury’ for people living and working in the Highlands and
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Brexit could lead to ‘21st Century Clearances’
FINAL 21st Century Clearances The potential impact of Brexit on rural Scotland has been described as the ‘21stCentury Clearances’ in
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Transport (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1
The Rural, Economy and Connectivity Committee recently published its Stage 1 Report on the Transport (Scotland) Bill. SRA participated in
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Climate Change Motion – proposed and open for voting.
This proposed motion was deferred for further discussion at the Scottish Rural Parliament 2018. After discussion the following motion is
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Rural GP services – update
The Public Petitions Committee is currently considering a petition on Medical care in rural areas which raises concerns expressed by
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Job Grant consultation open
The Scottish Government is seeking views on key eligibility criteria and format of the Job Grant, a new benefit which
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Rural parents call for 20mph speed limits outside schools
Rural parents in Scotland are asking their MSPs to back a campaign for speed limits outside schools to be reduced
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Building links across Europe
Scottish Rural Action is proud to be a partner in the Rural Opinion Advocacy and Development (ROAD) project which is
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Emma Cooper to step down from SRA
Emma Cooper, Chief Executive of Scottish Rural Action, is to step down from her post at the end of February
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