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The SCSN has joined 150 organisations in signing a joint letter to the First Minister Humza Yousaf urging him to ensure that his first Budget as First Minister includes significant additional investment across government portfolios to tackle child poverty. Tackling poverty is a key concern in building safer communities in Scotland. Across a broad range...
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is calling on the public to stay safe this winter and to consider the additional safety measures we must all be aware of throughout the winter months. The information contained within the ‘Keep Safe this Winter’ guidance will help you make informed choices on how to stay safe and keep well...
We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2023, taking place 11 – 17 September. Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are...
We’re proud of being early adopters of a four day working week, and for having been recognised by the Four Day Week Campaign with Gold Accreditation – having cut our working hours by 20% with no loss of pay or conditions! We’ve received positive feedback from our members, stakeholders and importantly from our staff since...
The Scottish Community Safety Network has added it’s support to a new campaign by our friends at RoSPA to oppose the Retained EU Law Bill. The Retained EU Law Bill (REUL), currently going through parliament, threatens to abolish approximately 4000 pieces of longstanding legal protections on 31 December. This would spell catastrophe for the health...
While fireworks can be great fun, they can be dangerous if not used properly. During the bonfire season, most firework injuries treated at emergency departments happen at informal private displays. Over half of those requiring treatment are children. Rockets are responsible for the majority of serious eye and hand injuries, however sparklers, fountains and firecrackers...
Scotland’s leading authorities have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact that fireworks can have on people and animals. The group, which includes the Scottish Government, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Scotland, the Scottish SPCA and many more have joined forces for the third year running to...
In November last year, Glasgow held the COP26 Climate Conference. Like many people, we’d also been becoming increasingly aware of news items/articles, research and warnings being issued by climate scientists – which began to make it crystal clear that climate change would have a serious impact across a range of community safety areas of interest....
Crimestoppers Scotland, BTP Scotland, Network Rail and the Rail industry raise awareness about what constitutes sexual harassment, encouraging reporting and helping to make sure there is no unsafe space on Scotland’s railways. Research shows people don’t realise that behaviours like wolf whistling, leering/staring or deliberately invading personal space are forms of sexual harassment. Crimestoppers Scotland...
New campaign to help keep teenagers on track to have a safe Christmas Fearless – the youth service of independent charity Crimestoppers – is today launching a new Christmas campaign across Scotland to encourage young people to speak up 100% anonymously when they have valuable information about crime over the festive season. Supported by Network...