Scottish Government

People and Society

Thursday 04/10/2001

Schools to enter Queen's poetry competition [People and Society]

Golden Jubilee chance for children to write a poem to remember.

Monday 01/10/2001

Homeless Act comes into force [People and Society]

The Housing (Scotland) 2001 Act to tackle homelessness, promising warm, affordable housing.

Social Services Council established [People and Society]

A new regulatory and training body has been created to oversee the social services workforce.

Friday 28/09/2001

Victim Support unveils new strategy [People and Society]

Aim to ensure that there are "no more victims" created by criminal justice system.

Thursday 27/09/2001

Housing trends published [People and Society]

The Executive published information on housing and households in a new statistical bulletin.

Lifeline for struggling mortgage payers [People and Society]

A National Mortgage to Rent Scheme is to be set up to help families avoid reposession.

Social Inclusion Partnerships extended [People and Society]

Evaluation results in more time being given to partnerships to form localised strategies.

Wednesday 26/09/2001

New benefits for voluntary sector [People and Society]

The Executive today outlined new benefits for the voluntary sector in Scotland.

Friday 21/09/2001

Central heating scheme extended [People and Society]

The Executive is to accelerate its programme of free central heating for the elderly.

Pupils brief South African Transport Minister [People and Society]

South African Transport Minister met Edinburgh school pupils before going on to Velo-city 2001.

Thursday 20/09/2001

English language funding for newcomers to Scotland [People and Society]

Asylum seekers and others new to Scotland benefit from £1.7 million of funding for English classes.

Wednesday 19/09/2001

Financial aid to integrate communities [People and Society]

Glasgow will receive £700,000 in additional community funding to help with refugees.

Learning centres to double [People and Society]

learndirect scotland to increase learning centres from 155 to over 300 in next nine months.

Ring 'n Ride bus service on schedule [People and Society]

North Lanarkshire has a new "on demand" bus service for its more rural areas.

School children to join Our World challenge [People and Society]

WWF and Executive team up to encourage children to get involved in environmental issues.

Tuesday 18/09/2001

Homeless get priority treatment [People and Society]

The NHS is to treat the health of homeless people as a priority, following guidance issued today.

Housing stock transfer addresses council debt [People and Society]

New arrangements could wipe out millions of pounds in debt if tenants vote for transfer.

Friday 14/09/2001

Smartcards for smart kids [People and Society]

New Smartcards launched today in Glasgow to offer young people free swimming and discounts.

Thursday 13/09/2001

Children first in new drugs guidelines [People and Society]

New guidance to provide better services for children in drug abuse families.

Tuesday 11/09/2001

Global dimension for school curriculum [People and Society]

International perspective needed for pupils to learn their place in the world.