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July 2003

Thursday 31/07/2003

Community projects share £1.3 million

Transport on Islay and Jura, playpark in Hebrides, renovated hall in Moray...

Fast track continues for social work graduates

Another 70 graduates to be added to scheme aimed at meeting staffing demand.

Fishing Transitional Aid deadline extended

Vessel owners have until end of August to submit further applications for aid under scheme.

Proposals to help young people leaving care
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Executive puts forwards ideas on better services for looked after children.

Social work staff numbers

Latest figures show five per cent increase in local authority social workers.

Wednesday 30/07/2003

Borders Common Ridings road closures

Executive pledges to consult with local people on closures linked to traditional festivals.

Figures show 0.3 per cent fall in GDP

Minister says GDP data confirms the difficulties faced by Scottish businesses.

GDP figures

Gross Domestic Product in Scotland fell by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2003.

Kincardine Eastern Link Road

Minister visits site of new road that will connect to new Upper Forth Crossing.

New Institute to promote social work education

Official launch of Institute for Excellence in Social Work Education in Dundee.

Planning Aid for Scotland

Executive announces cash support for voluntary organisation providing planning advice.

Sea eagles - see Mull

A project, by Loch Frisa, is protecting resident sea eagles while allowing visitors to see them.

Tuesday 29/07/2003

Latest housing trends published

Statistical bulletin - Housing Trends in Scotland: Quarter Ending March 31 2003.

National Park celebrates first anniversary

Minister clelebrates the success of the Park Authority's Early Actions Programme.

New guidelines for most vulnerable children

Guidelines to help those who run away from home or who are exploited through prostitution.

Pre-school and daycare census

Figures show nummber of children attending pre-school education is up 6% since January 2002.

Pre-school places rise six per cent

Minister welcomes figures showing rise in number of children attending pre-school education.

Report on costs of Foot and Mouth

Impact of FMD on Scottish economy was a fall in GDP of between £13.6m and £29.8m.

Monday 28/07/2003

Scotland's passenger rail franchise

Tender documents issued to shortlist bidding for contract from Strategic Rail Authority.

Witness Service expands to High Courts

Support for victims, witnesses and their families who give evidence in Scotland’s High Courts.

Friday 25/07/2003

Extra funds to tackle flytipping

Announcement of £250,000 of funding as part of drive to curb anti-social behaviour.

Fife gets £1.63 million from fund

Health Minister approves Health Board's plans for modernisation money.

Precautionary measures on GM trials

Executive takes steps to ensure GM oil seed rape does not accidentally enter the supply chain.

Thursday 24/07/2003

Drug Enforcement Agency inspection report

Agency said to have well-established reputation after its first three years.

Keeping an eye on diabetes

Health Minister endorses moves towards national sight screening programme for sufferers.

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