NEWS

Applications are now open for free school transport for those eligible, on the Council’s website.

Those who need help to complete the online form should contact our Education Transport team on either 01292 616634 or 01292 612285. These lines are open from 10:00am – 12:00noon and 2:00pm – 4:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Applications need to be submitted before 30/04/23. Those who already have a place do not need to re-apply.

School transport application form – South Ayrshire Council (south-ayrshire.gov.uk)

Groups should complete the attached form and send  back to Milissa.mcculloch@south-ayrshire.gov.uk  for Friday 3^rd February.  This will enable a newsletter around funding to be pulled together that groups have received and the difference this has made to their group/community. Please click on the links for further information.

Newsletter info request template

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For more information on the image above please click on the link: NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Winter (nhsaaa.net)

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