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June 2004

Wednesday 30/06/2004

Care homes census

Results of September 2003 census on registered care homes.

Consultation on non-domestic rates scheme

Proposed transitional arrangements aim to give more notice to ratepayers of bill increases.

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Fifth annual report shows 34 out of 420 cases referred back to High Court.

Delayed discharge targets met

NHS Board and Local Authority Partnerships have met their annual targets.

Fife criminal justice social work services report

Inspection finds evidence of good practice but inconsistencies in overall quality of services.

Funding for Highlands & Islands farm businesses

Nearly £700,000 awarded following latest round of Agricultural Business Development Scheme.

Funding to improve rural transport

Gaps in rural public transport bridged by community-run projects.

Government improvement service appointment

Chief Executive announced for new service to improve public services delivery.

Independent group to shape future of social work

Number of recent events make fundamental look at social work vital - Minister.

Local government finance review team named

New group to examine forms of local taxation – including reform of council tax.

Renewable energy report

Minister comments on report published by the Enterprise and Culture Committee.

Urban regeneration companies announced

Stirling, Clydebank and Edinburgh to benefit from £20 million specialist funding.

Tuesday 29/06/2004

Fire (Scotland) Bill published

Minister announces new legislation to deliver modernised fire and rescue service.

Primary class sizes at all time low

Latest figures show that average size of all primary classes is falling.

Pupil Census Results 2003

Latest figures on number of pupils in publicly funded schools.

Smoking debate schedule begins in Dundee

Public invited to have say on smoking in public places at series of forums.

Young people consulted on children’s hearings

Public meeting in Dundee has given young people the chance to comment on review of system.

Monday 28/06/2004

Bail and remand paper published

Consultation launched by the Sentencing Commission for Scotland.

Final Allander series lecture

FM says public sector in Scotland 'too big' and economy needs rebalancing.

First Minister opens Gorbals learning centre

Glasgow library and learning centre attracts thirty thousand visitors in first month.

Funding for Edinburgh housing

Executive to provide £600m of funding if council tenants vote for community ownership.

Marches and parades review

Former Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Sir John Orr to carry out review.

New fiscal for Inverness

Gary Aitken appointed as Procurator Fiscal for Inverness Sheriff Court.

New freight railway opens

Opening of new light railway which will transport coal from a mine by rail in East Ayrshire.

Nursing takes on new roles

Increasing number of specialist nurses taking lead clinical responsibilities.

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