Here's what's happening in politics across the UK, Scotland and North-east today.
Scottish Parliament
No business.
UK Parliament
No business of interest.
Aberdeen City Council
No business.
Aberdeenshire Council
Business of interest includes a meeting of the Northern Roads Collaboration Joint Committee. The local authority role and resources of the A9/A96 Dualling Programmes will be discussed. Full agenda can be viewed here.
News/funding/consultations
- New Upskilling Fund opens to applications – People who are part of, or wishing to enter a land or nature based industry, can apply for funding support to gain practical skills required to respond to the climate change challenge. More information can be viewed here.
- Business Ventilation Fund – The fund will help businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. New applications must be submitted by 5pm on 11 March 2022. More information can be found here.
- Childcare sector support fund – Childcare services hit by Omicron will be able to apply for grants of up to £4,500. More information can be found here.