NEWS

Winter and the Cost of Living

Outside the Box has a new Winter Support resource which shares tips for supporting each other through Winter and the Cost of Living.

They’ve been talking to communities from the Borders to the North coast about how they get through difficult winters. And local people across Scotland have lots of wisdom and ideas to offer. From staying warm, reducing energy costs, to looking out for neighbours – there are small, practical things everyone can do. You can read it here

hscp.south-ayrshire.gov.uk | #SAWellbeingPledge

Visit our web site at www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Community Action Fund

The Community Action Fund exists to support grassroots campaigning and community organising in the UK.

It will provide one-off grants between £2,500 and £20,000.

These grants are available to grassroots organisations that are building the power of their community and campaigning for long-term change. The deadline is 26th February 2023 and you can find out more here

Veterans’ partnership steps up

Support for former services personnel on medical appointments – Veterans’ partnership steps up – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

Recent Publications:

In summer 2022, SG ran four National Care Service (NCS) Bill engagement sessions. A number of questions were asked during these sessions, so they have produced questions and answers (Q and A) for these. National Care Service: questions and answers – engagement sessions – easy read – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

National Care Service: keeping you informed survey

SG want to understand the best way to let you know what they are doing to develop the National Care Service (NCS). This survey will let you tell them how you would like to find out updates and news about the NCS. National Care Service keeping you informed survey (www.gov.scot)

The Household Hardship Fund Now Open

The Household Hardship Fund is a £2 million fund provided by The National Lottery Community Fund and administered by Corra Foundation. Groups can apply for up to £5,000 to provide families and individuals with cash or vouchers. All funds must be passed on to families and individuals by 30 June 2023.

Eligibility information and application form are now available here

Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill

The Scottish Government is looking for disabled people to advise them about their new Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill. The new deadline is 19th January and you will get paid for your time. Apply to be involved here

Energy Grants

A total of £3 million is available as grants to charities and community energy groups that support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, or that work on innovation and carbon emissions reduction. The deadline for applications 30 Jan 2023 and you can find out more here

Make Time for Young Carers – We are looking for your stories!

The theme for Young Carers Action Day 2023 (YCAD) is ‘Make Time for Young Carers’. We would love to hear about what this means to you – tell us about why it is important to make time for young carers and what you could do/are doing to support young carers to have good health and wellbeing. Your story could be in the form of a blog, video, infographics, artwork, photo, poem, song – any format or media you feel most comfortable with. We can provide support if you want to get involved but are a bit stuck for ideas. Created content will be shared on social media in the run up to YCAD to help generate campaign buzz.

For more information contact claire.flanagan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

First edition of the Scam Share bulletin of 2023. Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin 12 Jan (mailchi.mp)

ELECTION OF TROON COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 16TH FEBRUARY 2023 !!

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW DETAILS OF HOW TO APPLY TO BE A MEMBER OF

TROON COMMUNITY COUNCIL.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, 16TH OF FEBRUARY AT 4.00.P.M

Appendix D Election of Troon Communit Council Members

Nomination forms can also be obtained by contacting:-

Returning Officer

Community Council Elections

County Buildings

Wellington Square,

Ayr KA7 1DR

TEL:01292-612305

email communitycouncils@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

  As you know, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) campaigns to protect the interests of smaller businesses and the self-employed.  And we take every opportunity to celebrate the huge contribution the 358,575 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises operating in Scotland make to our economy and local communities.  That’s why we have the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards.

In the current, to say the least, challenging trading environment, these awards are an opportunity to showcase those local firms who go the extra mile for their customers, or have shown tenacity in overcoming obstacles, or simply have a great story to tell.

Year after year, Scotland’s businesses have punched above their weight at the FSB awards. Indeed, three of the four winners of the top UK national prize, the overall FSB UK Small Business of the Year, have come from Scotland: Cruise Loch Ness of Fort Augustus two years ago; Woodlands Glencoe of Ballachulish one year ago; and the Amity Fish Company of Peterhead in 2022.  There’s no reason why 2023 shouldn’t continue this winning streak.

Wouldn’t it be great if a firm from South Ayrshire – and in particular Troon – was able to scoop one of the top prizes?  They’re free to enter, open to all (FSB members and non-members) and with a category to suit all sectors – but the entry deadline for the Scotland Final is fast approaching: Thursday 19^th January.

So, with 3520 registered businesses in South Ayrshire, if you think there’s a potential award winner or two in Troon, please do share this nomination link with them .