Place Standard
@placestandard.bsky.social
The Place Standard supports an approach which is designed to harness the distinct characteristics of places, whether these are in cities, regions, towns or rural areas. The process should feel unique to its location each time that it is applied.
Does the rewilding of day-care or school yards, contribute to children’s wellbeing & can rewilding prevent the development of immune defence disorders @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @csharkfin.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.biwe.fi/en/nationwid...
www.biwe.fi/en/nationwid...
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Does the rewilding of day-care or school yards, contribute to children’s wellbeing & can rewilding prevent the development of immune defence disorders @kats-eye.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social @csharkfin.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social
www.biwe.fi/en/nationwid...
www.biwe.fi/en/nationwid...
This Scottish Government consultation outlines the draft Climate Change Plan, detailing policies to eliminate Scotland’s contribution to global emissions and provide benefits for its people @kats-eye.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This Scottish Government consultation outlines the draft Climate Change Plan, detailing policies to eliminate Scotland’s contribution to global emissions and provide benefits for its people @kats-eye.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
The way streets are designed affects how people move & connect. This research uncovers the most common accessibility obstacles & offers practical solutions to redesign our streets for everyone @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/res...
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/res...
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The way streets are designed affects how people move & connect. This research uncovers the most common accessibility obstacles & offers practical solutions to redesign our streets for everyone @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/res...
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/res...
A message to us all presented with eloquence, passion, power, & the insight of a lived experience. @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @drumchapelyoker.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvF...
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A message to us all presented with eloquence, passion, power, & the insight of a lived experience. @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @drumchapelyoker.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvF...
Sunderland has launched new Digital Health Hubs to boost digital inclusion. The programme supports people in managing long-term health conditions, accessing financial advice & connecting with specialist services @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.smartcitiesworld.net/inclusivity/...
www.smartcitiesworld.net/inclusivity/...
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Sunderland has launched new Digital Health Hubs to boost digital inclusion. The programme supports people in managing long-term health conditions, accessing financial advice & connecting with specialist services @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.smartcitiesworld.net/inclusivity/...
www.smartcitiesworld.net/inclusivity/...
Getting outside is more important than ever at this time of year. It can lift your mood, boost your health & help you stay connected to your community. Even a short walk or wheel can make a real difference @walkingscotland.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social
walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/saf...
walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/saf...
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Getting outside is more important than ever at this time of year. It can lift your mood, boost your health & help you stay connected to your community. Even a short walk or wheel can make a real difference @walkingscotland.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social
walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/saf...
walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/saf...
This project supported the ‘Learning for Sustainability Policy' in our places & communities. Piloted in Armadale West Lothian, to understand lessons that could be transferable nationally @kats-eye.bsky.social @scotecodesign.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.ads.org.uk/resource/lea...
www.ads.org.uk/resource/lea...
October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This project supported the ‘Learning for Sustainability Policy' in our places & communities. Piloted in Armadale West Lothian, to understand lessons that could be transferable nationally @kats-eye.bsky.social @scotecodesign.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.ads.org.uk/resource/lea...
www.ads.org.uk/resource/lea...
Scottish Gov. consultation. Forestry & Land Scotland Draft Corporate Strategic Plan which is responsible for managing Scotland's national forests & land. The consultation sets out the proposed direction of travel & priorities @kats-eye.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Scottish Gov. consultation. Forestry & Land Scotland Draft Corporate Strategic Plan which is responsible for managing Scotland's national forests & land. The consultation sets out the proposed direction of travel & priorities @kats-eye.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
Creating climate resilience in communities. Since August 2023 the Creative Climate Futures project has been supporting local climate action in two neighbourhoods in Glasgow through work with embedded artists and community organisations @fp2131.bsky.social
cultureforclimate.scot/creating-cli...
cultureforclimate.scot/creating-cli...
October 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Creating climate resilience in communities. Since August 2023 the Creative Climate Futures project has been supporting local climate action in two neighbourhoods in Glasgow through work with embedded artists and community organisations @fp2131.bsky.social
cultureforclimate.scot/creating-cli...
cultureforclimate.scot/creating-cli...
Thu 6 Nov, 11:00 - 12:30, – is the launch of the Place & Wellbeing, Integrating Transport & Public Health in Scotland briefing, a resource to support joined-up working between transport planners & public health practitioners @kats-eye.bsky.social
www.improvementservice.org.uk/events/place...
www.improvementservice.org.uk/events/place...
October 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thu 6 Nov, 11:00 - 12:30, – is the launch of the Place & Wellbeing, Integrating Transport & Public Health in Scotland briefing, a resource to support joined-up working between transport planners & public health practitioners @kats-eye.bsky.social
www.improvementservice.org.uk/events/place...
www.improvementservice.org.uk/events/place...
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a second trial of 24/7 free bus travel for older and disabled people across the city.
@andyburnham.bsky.social
publictransport.news/bus/greater-...
@andyburnham.bsky.social
publictransport.news/bus/greater-...
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a second trial of 24/7 free bus travel for older and disabled people across the city.
@andyburnham.bsky.social
publictransport.news/bus/greater-...
@andyburnham.bsky.social
publictransport.news/bus/greater-...
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Europe is increasingly facing climate-related hazards. Extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, and droughts threaten human health, ecosystems, and create substantial economic losses.
October 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Europe is increasingly facing climate-related hazards. Extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, and droughts threaten human health, ecosystems, and create substantial economic losses.
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Climate change communicators’ carbon footprints affect their audience’s policy support | Climatic Change
Find out more: link.springer.com/article/1...
#ClimateAction
Climate change communicators’ carbon footprints affect their audience’s policy support | Climatic Change
Find out more: link.springer.com/article/1...
#ClimateAction
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October 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Climate change communicators’ carbon footprints affect their audience’s policy support | Climatic Change
Find out more: link.springer.com/article/1...
#ClimateAction
Climate change communicators’ carbon footprints affect their audience’s policy support | Climatic Change
Find out more: link.springer.com/article/1...
#ClimateAction
The recent Planetary Health Check 2025 revealed that seven of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @who.int @eea.europa.eu @eurohealthnet.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1126278219?f...
vimeo.com/1126278219?f...
October 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The recent Planetary Health Check 2025 revealed that seven of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @climatexchange.bsky.social @who.int @eea.europa.eu @eurohealthnet.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1126278219?f...
vimeo.com/1126278219?f...
This recent report ‘Follow the Carrot’ shows free school meals could be a £600 million opportunity for UK agriculture, if we ensure the food on the plates is sourced by local sustainable farmers @playscotland.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.sustainweb.org/reports/sep2...
www.sustainweb.org/reports/sep2...
October 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
This recent report ‘Follow the Carrot’ shows free school meals could be a £600 million opportunity for UK agriculture, if we ensure the food on the plates is sourced by local sustainable farmers @playscotland.bsky.social @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
www.sustainweb.org/reports/sep2...
www.sustainweb.org/reports/sep2...
Public Health Scotland have developed an innovation framework to help address the complex & evolving challenges in public health across Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
achws-org.stackstaging.com/public-healt...
achws-org.stackstaging.com/public-healt...
October 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Public Health Scotland have developed an innovation framework to help address the complex & evolving challenges in public health across Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social
achws-org.stackstaging.com/public-healt...
achws-org.stackstaging.com/public-healt...
Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets & restore pride in their towns @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets & restore pride in their towns @kats-eye.bsky.social @etive1.bsky.social @planningaidscot.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
What does it take to build a country that works for every generation? Ireland is providing a blueprint. The Age Friendly Programme is turning WHO guidelines into tangible real-world action @eea.europa.eu @kats-eye.bsky.social @spookyuk.bsky.social @who.int @etive1.bsky.social
agefriendlyireland.ie
agefriendlyireland.ie
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
What does it take to build a country that works for every generation? Ireland is providing a blueprint. The Age Friendly Programme is turning WHO guidelines into tangible real-world action @eea.europa.eu @kats-eye.bsky.social @spookyuk.bsky.social @who.int @etive1.bsky.social
agefriendlyireland.ie
agefriendlyireland.ie
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This year’s World Mental Health Day highlights how catastrophes and emergencies affect people’s mental health.
Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.
Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.
October 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
This year’s World Mental Health Day highlights how catastrophes and emergencies affect people’s mental health.
Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.
Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.
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We're supporting World Mental Health Day with Mental Health Foundation Scotland 🌍
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We're supporting World Mental Health Day with Mental Health Foundation Scotland 🌍
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
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Scottish Gov. consultation. To reform national support & delivery services for the health & social care system. The intention is to combine the functions of NHS Education for Scotland & NHS National Services Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/health-workf...
consult.gov.scot/health-workf...
October 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Scottish Gov. consultation. To reform national support & delivery services for the health & social care system. The intention is to combine the functions of NHS Education for Scotland & NHS National Services Scotland @kats-eye.bsky.social @fp2131.bsky.social
consult.gov.scot/health-workf...
consult.gov.scot/health-workf...
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Regardless if you “believe” in it or not. Climate change is barreling toward us like a freight train. We MUST do things to adapt or we as a species will perish (the poor and middle class first).
#ClimateChange
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#ClimateAction
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Strategies for urban water adaptation to #ClimateChange
Watch ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOt3...
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability', @IPCC_CH
#ClimateAction #video #Klima #climate
Strategies for urban water adaptation to #ClimateChange
Watch ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOt3...
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability', @IPCC_CH
#ClimateAction #video #Klima #climate
Strategies for urban water adaptation - Climate Action | My Zero Carbon
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October 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Regardless if you “believe” in it or not. Climate change is barreling toward us like a freight train. We MUST do things to adapt or we as a species will perish (the poor and middle class first).
#ClimateChange
#ClimateAction
#ClimateChange
#ClimateAction
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The Faience Corridor of Glasgow City Chambers. Ten feet wide and one hundred feet long, every inch of its walls and domed ceilings are adorned with glazed decorative ceramic tiles.
#glasgow #glasgowcitychambers #design #ceramics #tiling #faience #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #glasgowcitychambers #design #ceramics #tiling #faience #architecture #architecturephotography
October 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Faience Corridor of Glasgow City Chambers. Ten feet wide and one hundred feet long, every inch of its walls and domed ceilings are adorned with glazed decorative ceramic tiles.
#glasgow #glasgowcitychambers #design #ceramics #tiling #faience #architecture #architecturephotography
#glasgow #glasgowcitychambers #design #ceramics #tiling #faience #architecture #architecturephotography
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Good morning Glasgow. Autumn is well and truly underway in the city, and as you can see from this shot of Kelvin Way this morning, the turning leaves are adding a much needed splash of colour to the rapidly shortening days
#glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #autumn #kelvinway #glasgowtoday
#glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #autumn #kelvinway #glasgowtoday
October 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Good morning Glasgow. Autumn is well and truly underway in the city, and as you can see from this shot of Kelvin Way this morning, the turning leaves are adding a much needed splash of colour to the rapidly shortening days
#glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #autumn #kelvinway #glasgowtoday
#glasgow #goodmorning #goodmorningglasgow #autumn #kelvinway #glasgowtoday