News Releases:
Monday 05/03/2007
£2 million to help communities affected by pollution improve their environment.
Peter Lederer appointed Chair of tourism body.
Renewable energy and Scotland's ageing population set to top the agenda at Stornoway Convention.
£3.7 million investment will support a range of local projects in Port Glasgow and Greenock.
£7 million funding for new fire and rescue equipment and facilities.
Launch of new DVD to encourage victims of racist crime to report incidents to the police.
Celebrity angler Jack Charlton launches national campaign to protect Scotland's rivers from deadly GS parasite.
Scheme to give public sector employees the opportunity to pursue their business ideas to be piloted in the Western Isles.
Appointment of six members.
Two members re-appointed.
Inspection of Perth and Kinross Council's social work services.
Friday 02/03/2007
Bill passed by Parliament will protect freshwater fisheries and strengthen the aquaculture industry.
Announcement in response to report on effectiveness of drug education in schools.
£2.3 million of funding expected to create more than 300 new jobs.
Prescription charges to rise by 20p to £6.85 from April 1.
Despite reductions across 14 local authorities, number of persistent young offenders has risen by 72.
Justice Minister says there will be greater emphasis on drug prevention and drugs education.
Thursday 01/03/2007
Analysis shows 72 per cent of respondents in favour of establishment of a Park.
Minister says improvements due to come on-line within a month will lead to less violence and safer communities.
New powers to help secure the conviction of serious criminals come into force from today.