Social Enterprise Archive

A discussion paper by Dr Mike Danson on Scoping the classic effects of monopolies within
concentrated patterns of rural land ownership. 
​A report by Scottish Government on the next steps to tackling biodiversity loss has been published.
A website with up to date advice and support for businesses operating after Brexit.
​This report aims to report openly and transparently on how COVID-19 has affected progress towards Scotland’s National Outcomes.
​Ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Community Land Scotland have published their manifesto: Land for the Common Good. It calls for a renewed focus on land reform as a crucial foundation stone for a greener, fairer, more prosperous and sustainable Scotland.
​The Social Renewal Advisory Board was set up by Scottish Ministers to make proposals that can renew Scotland once we start to emerge from the pandemic. The final report “If not now, when?”, sets a course towards this future
​Proposals have been unveiled for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
Scottish Government has announced two new schemes under the banner – Investing in Women. Both schemes are targeted at women living in rural communities and women in agriculture and have been designed to address inequality and provide more opportunities:
​In February 2020, Scottish Government hosted the Energy Networks Vision Summit aimed to help shape the future of Scotland’s electricity & gas networks, giving stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues addressed in the Scottish Government report ‘Scotland's electricity and and gas networks: 'Vision to 2030'.
The Trade Vision sets out the Scottish Government’s trade principles of Inclusive Growth, Wellbeing, Sustainability, Net Zero and Good Governance. These principles are rooted in Scotland’s National Performance Framework and will underpin the trading and investment relationships coveted for Scotland.
​An update on the 2021-22 Scottish Budget.  Scottish Government have increase the  Budget investment for a Fairer Scotland.
In June 2020 Scottish Government launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The results of the review have now been published.
​The Argyll and Bute Rural Growth Deal Heads of Terms agreement published 11 February 2021.
​This framework builds on Scotland’s first cyber resilience strategy, Safe, secure and prosperous: a cyber resilience strategy for Scotland, expanding on its achievements and addressing ongoing – and new – challenges.
​This document sets out the strategic approach the Scottish Government is taking to help achieve the 2025 vision for Fair Work.
​A publication comparing and contrasting statistics on key policy topics such as People and Communities, Services and Lifestyle, Economy and Enterprise broken down by Remote Rural, Accessible Rural and the Rest of Scotland.
The council agreed a £2.35 million boost for coastal communities across Argyll and Bute.