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East Dunbartonshire Council - Greenspace and Biodiversity Policy Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop policy and support delivery of biodiversity, greenspace and environmental projects in East Dunbartonshire. The post is initially available on a temporary basis until 30 June 2021 with the possibility of future extension. Closing Date: Thursday 23 July
Scotland moves in to Phase 3 - guidance

A updated summary of the current Covid-19 phase 3 route map has been published by the Scottish Government.
Surviving to Thriving - Business Support Project Manager

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) are looking for an experienced professional to deliver Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Sustainable Heritage Businesses. MGS are working in partnership with Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) and greenspace Scotland on the project. Closing date: Thursday 23rd July 2020 at 09.00am
Expressions of interest invited for new Business Support programme for greenspace and heritage organisations

greenspace organisations are invited to express interest in a new business support programme for the greenspace and heritage sector

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Bags of Help grants

Bags of Help funds local projects in Scotland, England and Wales that benefit their community. Grants of up to £2,000 are available. Working with Tesco and Groundwork UK, we deliver the Bags of Help in Scotland.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
How we work

We provide a national lead for action on parks and greenspaces. Working in partnership we pioneer new approaches to managing and resourcing greenspace.
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.
ParkPower is Rethinking Parks project

Nesta have announced that ParkPower will be one of five UK Rethinking Parks Prototyping projects.
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Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.
Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
Scotland commits to life-enhancing outdoor play

50 people and organisations, including greenspace scotland, sign up to national pledge on outdoor play and learning.

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