Local action to shine in the spotlight of national conference
The vision and investment to revitalise Perth is poised to inspire communities across Scotland when the city hosts a significant showcase. Perth Concert Hall will be the venue for the 2024 Scotland’s Towns Conference (STC24) on Wednesday, November 27....
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Scotland Loves Local Gift Card partners hailed as ‘force for good’
A commitment to positively impacting people, places and businesses was the driver for Miconex – the Scottish fintech which delivers the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card – being honoured at the PayTech Awards, in association with Fintech Futures. The...
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Scotland Loves Local Week to return for 2024
The second annual Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from August 26th until September 1st 2024. The week shines a spotlight on the critical difference that choosing local can mean to the future of communities – as well...
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Major conference to focus on the future of Scotland’s towns
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Perth & Kinross Council to host a major event to help drive a better future for Scotland’s communities. Delegates from across the country will gather at Perth Concert Hall for the...
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Voluntary organisations use local gift card to support first tenancies and people facing crisis
The Fife Gift Card is being used by voluntary organisations in initiatives designed to support those in need, including those moving from homelessness into their first tenancies, and people facing crisis circumstances. A collaboration between Fife Council and their...
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National search to find Teacher of the Year goes live in Scotland
Nominations are now open in a national Teacher of the Year competition in Scotland. Led by fintech Miconex and sponsored by group collecting platform GiftRound, the competition has £1250 in local gift cards as the prize. The teacher who...
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