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Community Paths Grants
Community Paths Grants

Community Paths Grants Open for Expressions of Interest
Tesco Community Grants Open for Applications
Tesco Community Grants Open for Applications

Community groups across the UK including community councils are being invited to apply for funding for local projects that matter to them. The Tesco Community Grant scheme will award grants to charities and community organisations to fund local good causes whose focus is on supporting children and families.
Covid Community Memorial Projects
Covid Community Memorial Projects

Communities will be supported by artists to develop projects that help them reflect on the impact of the pandemic, as part of longer term efforts to commemorate those who have lost their lives to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Summer Clean Up
Summer Clean Up

As part of their Clean Up Scotland campaign, Keep Scotland Beautiful will be coordinating a Summer Clean from May 28th - June.
The Big Lunch 2021
The Big Lunch 2021

The Big Lunch 2021: Save the Date
Consultation Now Open on Local Place Plans
Consultation Now Open on Local Place Plans

Consultation Now Open on Local Place Plans
Edinburgh: OneCity Trust Main Grant Funding Open for Applications between £5,000 and £10,000
Edinburgh: OneCity Trust Main Grant Funding Open for Applications between £5,000 and £10,000

THE OneCity Trust grant funding programme is open for applications and community councils in Edinburgh can apply for funding for equality and social inclusion projects that meet the priorities of social and civic inclusion as well as cultural and community bridging.
Latest on Local Governance Review and Democracy Matters
Latest on Local Governance Review and Democracy Matters

Community Councils can read about the latest developments in terms of the Local Governance Review in light of the recent joint statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government and the COSLA President.
New Resources to help communities make full use of parks and greenspaces
New Resources to help communities make full use of parks and greenspaces

NEW resources have been published to help communities, schools, health centres and other groups including community councils to use parks and greenspaces more following the pandemic.
Scottish Walking Awards
Scottish Walking Awards

The Scottish Walking Awards are open for nominations until 31st March 2021 and feature ten categories to celebrate the wide range of initiatives underway to get people moving more in Scotland.
New Improved Community Councils Website
New Improved Community Councils Website

WE are delighted to launch a brand new look for the Scottish Community Councils website …along with some new features.
Free Training Courses for Community Councils
Free Training Courses for Community Councils

The Improvement Service and the Open University (OU) in Scotland are working together to offer all community council volunteers the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses.