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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

At both locations, she spoke with staff to find out more about how they are helping local people access advice, support and services to tackle poverty and improve their wellbeing. 🫶

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

She also visited the Stobswell Together Drop-In at Arthurstone Library, where people can access a range of support services in their community.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, the Council’s Fairness and Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Siobhan Tolland, visited the NHS Tayside Advice Centre stall at Ninewells Hospital to find out more about the support and advice available to local people.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

These included energy advice to help manage household bills, practical support for unpaid carers and disabled people and guidance on employment opportunities and getting into work.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

People had the opportunity to chat with local organisations, find out more about the support available, and access advice on a range of issues.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, a community event took place at Boomerang yesterday, bringing members of the public together with organisations from across the city. 💟

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Participants also shared practical approaches to making services more poverty sensitive and reflected on how their own practice can help reduce inequalities. The training was delivered by staff from NHS Tayside and Dundee City Council’s Community Health Team.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The interactive session explored the impact of poverty and inequality on health and wellbeing, the stigma and barriers people may face when accessing support, and ways to build confidence in having supportive, non-judgemental conversations.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, the Community Health Team and NHS delivered Poverty Sensitive Practice Training for staff, volunteers and community partners working directly with individuals and families experiencing poverty.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

By bringing these services together in one place, it is hoped that young people will find it easier to access the advice, support and opportunities they need to build a positive future.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The hub brings together a range of services to support young people, including housing, mental health, employment and wellbeing support, with support from partners across the city.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, Cllr Siobhan Tolland, the Council’s Fairness and Wellbeing spokesperson, visited the new DWP Youth Hub on Kemback Street, based at The King’s Trust. 👑

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A group of City-Wide Pupil Voice pupils helped to shape the plan to ensure it would be easy for younger pupils to understand, providing vital feedback on the language and design of the document. Full details: bit.ly/4AL4WON

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The report has been designed for Primary 7 pupils and above, explaining how Dundee is working together to make life fairer for children, young people and families.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

First Dundee child friendly fairness and poverty report launched! Based on Dundee’s Fairness and Local Child Poverty Action Plan 2025/26, the 16-page young person's edition uses bright colours, illustrations and easy-to-understand language to make it more engaging.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Cllr Tolland also spoke with organisers about the new leaflet and how it can help people find the right advice and support when they are worried about money.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The launch event brought together projects, services and organisations supporting people in Dundee's communities, with interactive scenarios, updates from local advice agencies and opportunities to network and share good practice.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The new leaflet provides clear, practical information to help people who may be experiencing financial insecurity and highlights where they can access advice and support.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePoverty Week, Council Spokesperson for Fairness and Wellbeing, Cllr Siobhan Tolland, attended the launch of the new 'Worrying About Money?' leaflet at Drumgeith Community Campus in Dundee. 💷

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Lord Provost of Dundee, Councillor Siobhan Tolland, the Council’s Fairness spokesperson, and Community Planning Manager Peter Allan welcomed Professor Sinclair to the event and joined partners in reflecting on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Professor Sinclair shared insights from the latest report, prompting discussion on the continuing importance of tackling poverty and inequality across Scotland.🗣️

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, partners from across Dundee came together at the City Chambers for a launch event featuring a lecture by Professor Stephen Sinclair on the 10th edition of the Poverty in Scotland report.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

There are a number of events happening in the city, which you can see on our calendar: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/sites/defaul... For more information on #CPW26 please visit: www.povertyalliance.org/cpw/

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This week is #ChallengePovertyWeek. 🩷 The campaign aims to raise awareness of the realities of living in poverty and highlight the positive action being taken across the city to tackle poverty and inequality.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Running from 5-11 October, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the realities of living in poverty and highlight the positive action being taken across the city to tackle poverty and inequality. Read more at: bit.ly/DundeeCPW26

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Challenge Poverty Week 2026

A range of activities, information sessions and events will take place across Dundee as part of Challenge Poverty Week, hosted by the Council and its partners.Running from 5-11 October, the campaign a...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A range of activities, information sessions and events will take place across Dundee as part of Challenge Poverty Week, hosted by the Council and its partners. 🩷

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congratulations to Vascular Flow Technologies and Change Centre Dundee on this well-deserved recognition, and best of luck at the awards. Full details can be found on the Living Wage Scotland website: scottishlivingwage.org/lws-awards/

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LWS Awards 2025

Living Wage accredited employers in Scotland Awards 2025

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The awards ceremony will take place in November at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, bringing together organisations from across Scotland to recognise and celebrate their commitment to fair work and the Living Wage.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Living Wage in Scotland is currently £13.45 per hour. There are 118 Living Wage-accredited employers in Dundee, collectively uplifting 2,118 workers to the real Living Wage. Together, these employers provide employment for 43,695 people across the city.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Two Dundee organisations have been recognised in this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards. Vascular Flow Technologies has been nominated in the Social Impact category, while the Change Centre Dundee has been nominated for the Local Champion Award. 🏆

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Dundee Gaelic Choir (Còisir Gàidhlig Dhùn Dè) are celebrating its 60th anniversary since the choir was re-constituted, by holding an exhibition in the Wellgate Library.🎶 Find out more: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/events/event...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The survey has been developed with the support of Dundee City Council, Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Tayside, and local people. More information is available on the Council’s website: bit.ly/4xC7FY2 Take part in the survey here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/3CQwSdM3dg

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Engage Dundee 2026 launches

The Dundee Partnership is asking the people of Dundee to share their experiences in everyday life as part of a major new survey.The Engage Dundee consultation process looks to identify what is going w...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Engage Dundee consultation process looks to identify what is going well, the challenges people may be facing, the support needed and what should be prioritised in the next ten-year long City Plan.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Dundee Partnership is asking the people of Dundee to share their experiences of everyday life as part of a major new survey.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

£80 per monthly ticket: • Valid in Dundee City Council Multi-Storey Car Parks • Purchase and manage tickets online • Self-administer vehicles through your online account • Make payments securely online Full details bit.ly/47hBPFc

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Monthly Parking Tickets and Bulk Buyers | Dundee City Council

Monthly Tickets Dundee City Council operates a 2-tier system of monthly car park tickets which are available to purchase by calendar month.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New Bulk Buyer Monthly Parking Tickets for Dundee Businesses 🚗 Employers with 20 or more staff can now take advantage of Dundee City Council's Bulk Buyer Monthly Parking Ticket Scheme, offering a simple and flexible parking solution for your workforce.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dundee Climate Week 2026 is this week and a programme of free events and activities showcasing climate action are taking place throughout the city. 🌍 www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A new report is highlighting the continued impact of the city council’s procurement and community benefits policies in generating local economic and employment opportunities. More here: bit.ly/4y1S59g

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Dundee Fringe is returning to the city for its sixth year, with two senior councillors giving their backing to the event and encouraging locals to come along and join in the fun.🎭 Read more at: bit.ly/DundeeFringe...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

More details can be found here: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Work to build 24 new flats on a prominent corner site in the West End of Dundee is on schedule for completion next year. 🏗️ More than £8.5m has been set aside to fund the project, at Blackness Road which will provide six wheelchair accessible one-bedroom flats and 18 two-bedroom properties.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

These conversations will help inform the development of the new City Plan and priorities for Dundee, ensuring partners continue to work collectively to deliver positive change across the city. www.dundeecity.gov.uk/dundee-partn... #DundeePartnership

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A Partnership Development Workshop, facilitated by Simon Hewitt, Principal of Dundee and Angus College, focused on strengthening collaboration, improving coordination and turning partnership discussions into action.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Partners discussed key issues including the City Plan, economic growth, support for families, public protection and climate change, alongside other local priorities.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dundee Partnership comes together to shape future of city. 🤝 Members of the Dundee Partnership Management Group have signed the new Dundee Partnership Charter, marking a shared commitment to working together around the principles and priorities that matter most to Dundee and its communities.

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Initial Qualification Scotland results are showing encouraging areas of improvement for pupils in the city. More details here: bit.ly/4i31XKP

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

People in Dundee are being encouraged to attend events throughout September for Recovery Month. TSI Dundee (formally Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action) have developed a programme of events with the support of recovery organisations within the city. Full details here: bit.ly/4gKcsAw

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The event marked an important start to Recovery Month, highlighting the strength, compassion and commitment of people across the city working to reduce harm, support recovery and save lives. #DundeeRecoveryMonth

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Every life matters. Something as simple as carrying naloxone and knowing how to use it can make the difference between life and death. We also need to break the stigma around addiction and, above all, see people for who they are, as people, not their circumstances."

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Dundee City Council @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Cllr El-Nakla said: “Today is about remembering those we have lost, standing alongside those affected by drug and alcohol related harm and making sure people know that support is available.

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