Moray Energy Efficiency Fair (published
24-2-10)
This event is aimed at everyone who wants to know more about saving energy
and reducing costs - individuals, families, community groups and businesses
are all welcome to pop in at any time during the day. The Fair will provide
you with an excellent opportunity to consult with a range of organisations
and accredited installers, who will be on hand to provide you with practical
advice and information on a wide range of products and services. In
addition, presentations and one-to-one surgeries will be available regarding
any energy questions you may have. Free home energy checks can help you to
save energy at home, and you can find out more about financial support which
may be available
Further information: Leaflet
(PDF 769 KB)
Better Community Engagement Demonstration
Project (published 15-2-10)
The Steering Group are launching the programme officially on Monday 1st
March 2010 at New Elgin Hall, Elgin at 1pm. Wendy Louise Smith, the
Scottish Government civil servant in charge of the 10 demonstration projects
across Scotland, will be in attendance. Also in attendance will be
Cllr Eric McGillivray, Chair of the Community Planning Community Engagement
Group; David Allan, the specified better community engagement team member
and Head of Programmes at the Scottish Community Development Centre, and
members of the Moray BCE steering group.
The aim of the afternoon is to bring together all the key stakeholders,
including those wishing to become part of the pilot project. For
further information contact Ian Todd, Community Support Unit Manager, 07800
670669, or email ian.todd@moray.gov.uk
Highlands and
Islands fragile communities to get online advice (published
28-01-10)
People working to grow some of the Highlands and Islands most fragile
communities are to benefit from free online access to a range of top tips
and advice.
The Scottish Community Land Network (SCLN) website,
funded by HIE, has published a training package aimed at supporting anyone
involved in community driven activities.
The resources cover developing a project idea, through
to project implementation and beyond towards future sustainability. There is
also advice on the requirements and responsibilities of employing staff, of
working with volunteers and in dealing with the media.
The original learning materials were created by Comas,
which delivers the workshops on behalf of HIE's Community Land Unit. The
website developer, Walking the Talk, has ensured the materials are
accessible and easy to use online via the SCLN website.
"The 'Mind your own Business' training materials
were developed to support workshops which we hold across the region and so
far have reached well over 100 community groups and organisations. These
packages are now available online and will be useful reading for anyone
interested in helping their communities develop," said Claire Hannah of
HIE.
Ruth Campbell of Comas commented: "The range of
work being carried out in rural communities is truly inspiring. By putting
these resources online we are hoping that it makes it even a little easier
for those who work so hard to achieve their aims."
Anyone interested in accessing the resources can do so
for free by
registering with the network at www.communityland.org.uk
Moray
Performs (published
27-01-10)
Moray Performs is part of the new
accountability that is behind local and national government
reform in Scotland. By exploring the
site you will be able to see if Moray is performing to the
best of its
abilities, and if the services provided meet national and local
standards.
www.morayperforms.org.uk
Seminar on Identity and Rural Equalities (published
26-01-10)
F50KB)
To inspire the seminar's discussions, we are to keen to secure a
local speaker who has experienced tensions between differing layers of
his or her identity. Please read the outline
(PDF 56KB)
of what we would hope to hear from such a speaker - Please can you help us
find someone who is willing to contribute in this way?
Please do register to come along on the 16th
using the registration
form (Word 538KB)
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Better Community Engagement Demonstration
Pilot in Moray (published
18-01-10)
The Moray Project Steering Group are inviting Community Planning Partner
agency staff and local community based groups involved in engaging with
communities to become involved in local demonstration pilot projects
throughout Moray early in 2010.
The local pilot projects, supported by staff of the Community Support Unit,
Project Steering Group and an independent consultant from the Scottish
Community Development Centre will be available to support agency staff in
Moray to develop community engagement skills and toolkits for Better
Community Engagement across Moray.
The engagement will be monitored and evaluated and will feed into the
national project outlined in the information and action plan (see
below.) The outcome of this project between now and March 2011 is to
produce a national 'engagement toolkit' that can be used across the country
to sustain and improve engagement practices. It is also anticipated
that once the project is complete, there will be a sustainable skill base
resource of staff in Moray within the area of community engagement.
For further information: Contact Ian Todd, Community Support
Manager - ian.todd@moray.gov.uk
or telephone 01343 554313.
Document Download: Information and Action Plan
(PDF
133 KB)
Digital Stories launched on www.yourmoray.org.uk
(published 05-10-09)
Digital Stories have recently been added to the Community Planning
Website. These short videos (under 10 minutes) are examples of how the
Moray Community Planning Partnership, or its individual partners have made a
difference within Moray. The Digital Stories can be found under the Resources
section of the website.
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