Here's what's happening in politics across the UK, Scotland and North-east today.
Scottish Parliament
No business.
UK Parliament
No relevant Chamber business.
The Treasury Committee published its report on the Budget and Spending Review. The report explores the current tax burden, changes to health and social care levy and the pre-briefing of budget measures to the media. You can read the full version here
and a useful summary here.
Aberdeen City Council
No business.
Aberdeenshire Council
Today’s business includes a meeting of the Local Review Body.
Funding/Consultations/News
- The CV19 Cancellation Fund for Cultural Organisations is now open. The fund will offer a one-off award to organisations which are able to provide evidence (contracts, correspondence, promotional information) of the arrangement and subsequent cancellation or postponement of activity due to CV19 restrictions. This can include the cancellation or postponement of performances, productions, exhibitions and shows from which organisations would have received income. More information can be found here.
- The Scottish Brewers Support Fund 2022 will provide financial support to eligible breweries directly affected by the public health advice and guidance introduced from 9 December 2021 to 24 January 2022 to control the coronavirus Omicron variant. Businesses do not need to apply – local authorities will contact businesses directly.
- Covid Recovery and Reform Bill introduced. Legislation proposing the permanent adoption or temporary extension of some beneficial measures enacted during the coronavirus pandemic has been published. More information can be found here.