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16th April 2022 admin

Mentors For DoH Accelerator Capacity Building And Mentoring Programme

NICVA is recruiting a team of mentors who will work with the organisations funded under the Department of Health’s three health funds delivered

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WCVA
15th April 2022 admin

Develop your innovative thinking with Infuse

If you work for a voluntary sector organisation in the Cardiff Capital Region, you can now apply to join the

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SCVO
14th April 2022 admin

Grant awarded to tackle youth homelessness

Young people will be given the skills to take control of their own lives

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SCVO
14th April 2022 admin

TFN magazine’s April edition is out now – read it here!

Mag looks at foodbanks and the cost of living crisis and the brilliant work of Community Jobs Scotland over the

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14th April 2022 admin

Harm vs Good

The societal shift towards value and purpose driven investment has been a clear result of the events of the last

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14th April 2022 admin

Unhappy with a Charity Commission decision made prior to May 2019?

The Charities Act (NI) 2022 will reinstate the vast majority of decisions made by Charity Commission staff prior to the

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14th April 2022 admin

Volunteering in England in 2032

Key messages from NCVO’s Vision for Volunteering submission NCVO is currently collaborating with NAVCA, the Association for Volunteer Managers, Volunteering

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14th April 2022 admin

Top 10 Results from NICVA’s Annual Individual Charitable Giving Survey 2022

NICVA commissions an annual survey into charitable giving in Northern Ireland. The Individual Giving Survey 2022 was undertaken in January 2022.

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SCVO
13th April 2022 admin

Young person’s charity launches manifesto ahead of elections

Scottish charity includem unveiled its manifesto ahead of May’s council elections

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SCVO
13th April 2022 admin

Scottish Government urged to reform public bodies’ equalities rules

The plan has been under review for several years.

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WCVA
13th April 2022 admin

Do you qualify for free digital skills training?

Newid is running free digital skills training for organisations that provide advice, support and guidance to voluntary groups and charities.

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WCVA
13th April 2022 admin

‘Breathing space to explore, develop, overcome & achieve…’

With new funding on the horizon, our new report highlights the successes of organisations that received grants through the pilot

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WCVA
13th April 2022 admin

Work for WCVA – health & social care liaison

We’re hiring for the position of ‘Third Sector National Health and Social Care Manager’ and after receiving feedback we have

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Age Scotland unveiled new head of dementia to tackle illness

The new head of dementia first joined Age Scotland in 2019 as manager of the About Dementia project.

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Department store becomes community hub

Several community projects will be based in the former store

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Arts festival returns after two year forced break

Back with a full programme of events

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

New report details value of Citizen’s Advice Bureaus

The average financial value of these gains is over £4,400, including direct cash in people’s pockets and benefits in kind,

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Social ventures set to flourish with £500k support

Early-stage social firms get financial backing

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Community funder launches strategy review

Both pieces of activity will shape how the fund invests in communities going forward

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Colleges offer more places to tackle Scotland’s social care crisis

Ongoing staffing problems are the result of too few applicants with qualifications  

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SCVO
12th April 2022 admin

Councils urged to play their part in ending child poverty

The manifesto has been published ahead of local elections on May 5, and has been set out by End Child

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12th April 2022 admin

Mobilising the public response to war in Ukraine through partnership and collaboration

The Russian-Ukraine war is a horrific crisis that has shocked the international community. It’s driven many of us in England

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SCVO
9th April 2022 admin

Scots struggling with housing costs

Research for Shelter Scotland has found 48% of people surveyed said that they had struggled to meet their housing payments. 

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SCVO
8th April 2022 admin

Blood cancer patients warn of suffering of delayed diagnosis

The report, A Life Worth Living, warns half of myeloma patients have been left with life-altering spinal fractures and other

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SCVO
8th April 2022 admin

New head at the helm of leading charity

Takes up post in July

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SCVO
8th April 2022 admin

Pre-registration opens for The Gathering with largest ever number of events  

June’s event will be the first in-person conference post-pandemic. 

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SCVO
8th April 2022 admin

Former charity CEO cleared of taking sexual pictures of friend

Sheriff satisifed he took pictures but said there was not enough evidence to convict

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SCVO
7th April 2022 admin

Governments must tackle economy and climate crisis

Deep emissions cuts are needed now

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SCVO
6th April 2022 admin

Leading environmental stalwart steps down

Grew the organisation from six to 20 staff

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SCVO
6th April 2022 admin

Lottery operator takes legal action after losing licence to Czech company

Said the decision was fundamentally wrong

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WCVA
6th April 2022 admin

WCVA launches bilingual version of the Charity Essentials health check tool

WCVA has worked with our sister council in England, NCVO, to launch a bilingual version of the Charity Essentials tool.

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WCVA
6th April 2022 admin

Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

21 March 2022 was a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day forward, physically punishing

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WCVA
6th April 2022 admin

Campaign to help trustees be ‘certain in uncertain times’

WCVA is supporting the Charity Commission’s current campaign to raise awareness amongst charity trustees of their core responsibilities, and to

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WCVA
6th April 2022 admin

Charity Commission – Update on holding remote meetings

Since April 2020 charities have been able to hold meetings by telephone or online, even if their governing document does

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SCVO
5th April 2022 admin

Have your say on mental health law review

Recommendations could lead to a fundamental change in mental health legislation

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SCVO
5th April 2022 admin

Charities warned they could lose supporters over environment and social issues

RSM urged charities to consider their commitments when choosing corporate partners, especially given the financial impact of the pandemic. 

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

Cost of living crisis hits donations hard

Public are tightening their belts when it comes to giving

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

Thousands plunged into fuel poverty as energy prices rise

More than 8 in 10 people in Scotland are worried about the impact of rising bills.

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

Revealed: the scale of cyber attacks plaguing the sector

Majority of big charities hit – many groups attacked weekly

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

Expansion plans after Victim Support wins major funding bid

Service supporting families who have been bereaved by a murder abroad to be expanded

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

Thousands of Scots still trapped in unsuitable temporary housing

Impact of this on families can be devastating

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SCVO
2nd April 2022 admin

New funding supports social prescribing in Scotland  

A total of £86,927 was distributed among 12 organisations

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WCVA
2nd April 2022 admin

gofod3 2022 – Now accepting applications to host events

Got something to share with voluntary organisations in Wales? We’re now taking applications to host events at gofod3. We’re over

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SCVO
1st April 2022 admin

Scots philanthropist gives rural farmers ownership of tea factory

Factory is 100% owned by smallholders

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SCVO
1st April 2022 admin

Respite grants available for carers to take a break

A pot of £1 million is available

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SCVO
1st April 2022 admin

Older people want assurance of face masks says charity

Older people feel more confident wearing a face mask in shops and on public transport

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SCVO
1st April 2022 admin

Community buys UK’s most remote pub

Locals raised over £320,000 for the buyout

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1st April 2022 admin

12 things I’ve learnt about culture change over the last 12 months

Yesterday, alongside NCVO’s Chair Priya Singh, I spoke at an ACEVO members event about NCVO’s culture change work. At NCVO

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SCVO
31st March 2022 admin

Charities urged to join push to make websites eco-friendly

The initiative will see organisations of charitable status have their sites analysed by experts to determine how much CO2 they

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

Employers praised for flexible working conditions

SCVO and the Wise Group have been named one of Scotland’s top 10 employers for embracing flexible working

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

Still Game stars to host event in memory of tragic Manchester Arena bombing victim

Glitzy fundraising night planned

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

Huge increase in legacy income could provide financial succour for the sector

Wills could add an extra £4.2bn a year to the sector’s coffers

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

Project turns entrepreneurial ideas into social good

Young people encouraged to launch social businesses

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

New leaders take up roles at mental health charity

Support in Mind Scotland hopes the new faces will drive the organisation forward into a new era

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

Cost of living main driver for personal debt warns charity

Living costs continue to rise and rise

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SCVO
30th March 2022 admin

New CEO announced at leading Scottish charity

New chief executive at the helm

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Uncategorized
30th March 2022 admin

Minimum Wage increased rates – April 2022

The National Minimum and National Living Wage rates will increase on 1 April 2022.

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30th March 2022 admin

Volunteering round-up: March 2022

Welcome to the March volunteering round-up, with the latest sector updates and training opportunities. Vision for Volunteering launch The Vision for

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SCVO
29th March 2022 admin

Children across Scotland share widespread financial concerns

“These areas require more investment and development if the Scottish Government is ever to meet its ambition.”

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SCVO
29th March 2022 admin

Ukrainian visa scheme offers “false hope” says Scottish refugee charity

Visa scheme is in disarray say charities

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SCVO
29th March 2022 admin

Poverty campaigners hail victory as child payments rise from £10 to £25

Payments will help struggling families

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29th March 2022 admin

Invitation to iCommunity workshops

iCommunity, a joint project of NICVA and The Wheel that is bringing together nonprofits and social enterprises in Northern Ireland

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29th March 2022 admin

NI Assembly dissolved in advance of upcoming Assembly Elections 2022

The NI Assembly was today dissolved in advance of the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections due to take place on Thursday 5th

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SCVO
28th March 2022 admin

Plans for waste incinerator go up in smoke as campaigners force u-turn

Overwood incinerator planned to burn 33,000 tons of waste

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SCVO
26th March 2022 admin

Charities warn of inadequate settlement scheme for Ukrainian refugees

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SCVO
26th March 2022 admin

Brave mum will launch Race for Life in Scotland

Samantha Currie shares inspirational Mother’s Day story as she get set to launch major charity fundraiser

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26th March 2022 admin

The Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland – Consultation

SIB is currently in the process of developing a new Investment Strategy on behalf of the NI Executive and have

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26th March 2022 admin

Policy and Public Affairs Quarterly Update (January – March 2022)

Catch up on what NICVA’s Policy and Public Affairs team have been up to in the last quarter to highlight and support

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26th March 2022 admin

Impact Practice Manager IPM’22

New role in NICVA, funded by the Department for Communities (DfC) under the Regional Infrastructure Support Programme (RISP) 

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26th March 2022 admin

Project Coordinator PC’22

This new role in NICVA will coordinate the delivery of a capacity building and mentoring programme for organisations funded under

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26th March 2022 admin

NICVA JOBS

Two new job opportunities at NICVA

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SCVO
25th March 2022 admin

Aid charity rejects £750,000 donation for Ukraine

Huge call for the organisation but says it’s the right one

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SCVO
25th March 2022 admin

People will die as Tories yet again target foreign aid

Is the UK government planning to effectively abandon the “development” part of the FCDO?

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SCVO
25th March 2022 admin

Chancellor’s spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty

Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday. 

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SCVO
25th March 2022 admin

Ukrainian orphans finally arrive in Scotland

Huge relief for all involved

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25th March 2022 admin

Value of the Sector – Resource launch

On 22 March NICVA launched the new ‘Value of the Sector’ resource. The information contained within the resource is a

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25th March 2022 admin

The Fundraising Regulator Strategy Consultation

An invitation to respond to the consultation on the FR strategy and a reminder about information and guidance available on their

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25th March 2022 admin

Governance round-up: March 2022

Charities supporting Ukraine Earlier this month, my colleague Alex posted a blog explaining how charities and civil society can support

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SCVO
24th March 2022 admin

Disabled access worsens across the UK during pandemic, new study warns

A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 

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SCVO
24th March 2022 admin

Fundraising group takes over Giving Tuesday

It started in the States in 2012 and was ported over the Atlantic in 2014, since when it has brought

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SCVO
24th March 2022 admin

Well-known Edinburgh charity announces rebrand and name change

The Eric Liddell Centre will become the Eric Liddell Community from the start of next month. 

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SCVO
24th March 2022 admin

Oil giant accused of trying to “capitalise” on Ukraine war

Shell is reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field

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24th March 2022 admin

Respond, recover, reset: what the voluntary sector can learn from the past two years

Today we celebrate the launch of the final report of the Respond, recover, reset project (grant number ES/V007610/1). The project

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SCVO
23rd March 2022 admin

Top Scottish charity compromised by cyber-attack as data is dumped on dark web

Emails and phone lines have been affected as well as 12GB of personal data

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SCVO
23rd March 2022 admin

“Scrap the Cap”: Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor

After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.

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SCVO
23rd March 2022 admin

Comic Relief donations drop for fourth year in a row

Is the public disengaging with the annual fundraiser?

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SCVO
23rd March 2022 admin

Councils must tackle pandemic’s impact on visually disabled people

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have launched their 2022 Scottish Local Authority Elections Manifesto

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23rd March 2022 admin

The Fundraising Regulator Strategy

An invitation to respond to the consultation on the FR strategy and a reminder about information and guidance available on their

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Charity warns of “astronomical” rise in bills for remote and rural homes

Those who rely on oil are not protected by the energy price cap, which sets a limit on the maximum

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

New CEO unveiled for street paper network charity

Mike Findlay, a third sector leader with 20 years of experience working in senior communications roles in both London and

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Cash payments should be prioritised for families in poverty

Cash gives low-income families more flexibility

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Charity warns of link between debt and mental wellbeing

gets set to face more pressure in the coming months with rising energy bills and prices in the shops, CAS

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Hibs charity’s outstanding efforts leads to new life for 50 Ukrainian orphans

Amazing effort by the little known charity set up in 2005

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Study claims people-led fundraising more successful than charity-run campaigns

A report found that community or person-led appeals tended to gather more support from donors. 

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SCVO
22nd March 2022 admin

Charity clashes with council over vital support provided to city’s homeless

Services such as a soup kitchen are in jeopardy

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WCVA
22nd March 2022 admin

Document retention periods for European funded projects

Organisations delivering European funded projects are required to maintain adequate project records and make them available to the Welsh Government

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22nd March 2022 admin

JOINT FORUM COMMUNIQUÉ MARCH 2022

Catch up on the most recent news & activity happening via the Government and Voluntary & Community Sector Joint Forum.

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WCVA
22nd March 2022 admin

Free coaching support for heritage organisations

Heritage organisations or organisations running a heritage project in Wales can apply now for the second round of coaching support

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SCVO
19th March 2022 admin

Glasgow charity reurns from Ukrainian frontline

Mission to see how donations are being spent

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SCVO
19th March 2022 admin

Councils urged to encourage people to ditch private transport for public

A range of incentives could be offered

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