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June 2004

Monday 14/06/2004

Efficiency measures for Scotland’s water industry

Water Services Bill to minimise charges and deliver transparent economic regulation.

Mapping the future in fight against poverty

Minister says deprivation index will help target future regeneration and anti-poverty efforts.

Minister comments on schizophrenia review

Report highlights good practice but shows much still to be done.

Residents contribute to East Kilbride nature area

Pupils and pensioners have helped design information panel for John Struthers Nature Area.

Revamped crime and victimisation survey

More people than ever to be asked their views on crime and its consequences.

School pupils to get physical

New measures include two hours of PE classes each week to tackle growing obesity levels.

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004

Occurrence of deprivation across Scotland outlined in new report.

Friday 11/06/2004

Eight appointed to Culture Commission

Experts to review cultural provision in Scotland over next 12 months.

First Group preferred bidder for Scotrail

Appointment of new franchise will deliver ‘better deal’ for passengers.

Fly direct between Auld Reekie and New York

Executive’s Route Development Fund helps secure non-stop, daily, Edinburgh-Newark service.

G8 summit to meet at Gleneagles

Bringing world's leaders to Scotland is a privilege and opportunity - First Minister.

New further education college

Ministers approve merger of two Glasgow city colleges.

New protection for Galloway shellfish stocks

Maximum vessel size proposed to help conserve shellfish stocks in south-west Scotland.

Tayside shrieval appointments

Three new sheriffs to take up posts in Perth and Dundee.

Thursday 10/06/2004

Edinburgh Fringe Programme launched

New sponsorship deal allows Executive to use programme as a means to promote Scotland.

Edinburgh prison report published

Follow up inspection inspection shows 'dramatic change' with opening of new houseblock.

International Aerospace Park welcomes first tenant

Enterprise Minister opens Goodrich service centre - creating an extra 97 jobs in Ayrshire.

Local government financial statistics

Summary of local authority revenue, capital expenditure and income for 2002-03.

Report into emergency deer cull

Analysis of handling of deer cull on Glenfeshie estate in Highlands.

Residents urged to recycle

East Dunbartonshire latest council to benefit from Strategic Waste Fund allocation.

SEPA given further powers to monitor waste

New regulations aim to ensure only genuine waste recycling takes place, such as composting.

Wednesday 09/06/2004

Blueprint for medical education and training

New reports propose modernised arrangements for doctors’ training and careers.

Healing Scotland's industrial scars

A £20 million regeneration fund to 'green' and restore derelict land.

Improved recycling facilities for Dundee

Almost £26 million in funding will ensure recycling is made easier for local residents.

Review of early years workforce

Executive aims to improve qualifications, career paths and the status of the sector.

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