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Pavement parking ban set to become legislation

NEWS 24 February 2016 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Scottish Parliament clear to introduce legislation banning cars from obstructing walkways

https://tfn.scot/news/banning-pavement-parking-set-to-become-legislation

Age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to be raised to 12

NEWS 2 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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The move, welcomed by charities, brings Scotland in line with the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child

https://tfn.scot/news/age-of-criminal-responsibility-in-scotland-to-be-raised-to-12-years-old

Burgess opens new Loretto homes in Springburn

NEWS 4 February 2015 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Energy-efficient homes in Springburn are designed to cut tenants’ fuel bills and give them a better quality of life.

https://tfn.scot/news/burgess-opens-new-loretto-homes

How has furlough affected your organisation?

OPINION 30 June 2021 by Sheghley Ogilvie

Families & Young People

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Sheghley Ogilvie examines the impact of furlough on the voluntary sector, and is looking for organisations to share their experiences of the scheme

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-has-furlough-affected-your-organisation

Freedom of Information forum returns after six year absence

NEWS 8 May 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

A forum for campaigners pushing for greater freedom of information is to reconvene in Edinburgh

https://tfn.scot/news/forum-meets-again-after-six-year-absence

Legacy giving is crucial to charity sector - and it must be promoted

NEWS 8 June 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

The UK’s political parties have been urged to support and help grow legacy giving to build a stronger and more resilient charitable sector

https://tfn.scot/news/legacy-giving-is-crucial-to-charity-sector-and-it-must-be-promoted

Fuel poverty will kill 80 elderly people every day this winter

NEWS 29 June 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Charities demand UK-wide ministerial summit into the national scandal of fuel poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/fuel-poverty-will-kill-80-oaps-a-day-this-winter

Techno homes will transform disabled people’s lives

NEWS 3 July 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Housing group plans to roll out more innovative homes across the country

https://tfn.scot/news/techno-homes-will-transform-disabled-peoples-lives

Cross party support for pro-Europe campaigning organisation

NEWS 13 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

The European Movement in Scotland has announced Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale MSP has signed up to be one of its vice presidents

https://tfn.scot/news/cross-party-support-for-pro-europe-campaigning-organisation

Nicola Sturgeon commits to LGBT inclusive education in Scots schools

NEWS 12 January 2017 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed proposals for LGBT+ issues to be taught in Scottish schools

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-commits-to-lgbt-inclusive-education-in-scots-schools

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Pavement parking ban set to become legislation

Age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to be raised to 12

Burgess opens new Loretto homes in Springburn

How has furlough affected your organisation?

Freedom of Information forum returns after six year absence

Legacy giving is crucial to charity sector - and it must be promoted

Fuel poverty will kill 80 elderly people every day this winter

Techno homes will transform disabled people’s lives

Cross party support for pro-Europe campaigning organisation

Nicola Sturgeon commits to LGBT inclusive education in Scots schools

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