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SNP Conference - Third Sector Highlights
Created: 17/10/2023
News/Events Category: General NewsThe SNP Conference was held in Aberdeen, Sunday 15 - Tuesday 17 October 2023.
On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf made the closing keynote speech which detailed, among other things, key announcements for the third sector.
- There will be a council tax freeze for 2024/25 and they are still committed to local tax reform
- There is a £300 million budget to reduce NHS waiting lists
- A £500,000 fund is available to support women fleeing domestic abuse, delivered by Women's Aid in five pilot areas
- Up to £500 million will be available to anchor a new offshore wind supply chain
- SNP will double investment in arts and culture over the next five years. This is £100 million more than the current investment
- By the end of current parliament, subject to due diligence and market testing, the Scottish Government will go to the International Bond Market in its own right and issue a bond for key infrastructure e.g. affordable housing
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