Update from our Advice Service
Find out how we can support you, particularly if you are a business start up, in 2021.
Volunteering Online – Strathard Framework Project
One of our volunteers reflects on volunteering digitally for a recent community project.
Towards more inclusive volunteering
We are reviewing our volunteer programme to improve our understanding of accessibility and inclusivity.
The Experience of Community Councils in Planning During the Pandemic
Read the findings of our recent survey on experiences of planning during Covid-19.
#NationalPlan4Scot – The Voice of Young People
We are helping young people across Scotland to help shape the future of the National Planning Framework.
Community Round Table: Proposed Changes to Scottish Planning Policy – Housing Policies
PAS recently held a round table event for community groups relating to the consultation paper on housing policies.
Past Protectors are Prize Winners!
Participants in a PAS project have won first prize in a national archaeology competition.
Round table discussion: Covid, Community Engagement and the Planning System – Part 2
The second in our series of round table discussions on the impact of Covid-19 on planning.
Share your views on mediation in planning
Help us shape ideas for the use of mediation in the planning system.
Applecross: our fragile or resilient community?
This is a guest post from the Applecross Community Company on working as a community to bring forward positive change.
Round table discussion: Covid, Community Engagement and the Planning System
A summary of key points from our recent community round table discussion.
Past Protectors: Online workshop and #ArchaeologyShowreel
Past Protectors promotes young people develop awareness of heritage and heritage crime issues.
Volunteer discussions: Facilitation skills
We share some tips of setting up an online facilitated event.
Innovation in lockdown: a view from Dumfries
A guest post about the challenges and innovation in Dumfries during lockdown.
Volunteer discussions: Place from home
PAS volunteers reflect on how we are newly experiencing our places as a result of restrictions on movement.