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Niall Christie

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LGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish Government. 
NEWS 28 February 2023
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Community members’ plea to Aberdeen councillors to support music charity
Parents, grandparents, and carers told how Big Noise Torry creates community cohesion and teaches young people vital life skills.
NEWS 28 February 2023
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Dundee Council’s budget cut to Big Noise project condemned 
Councillors heard an impassioned plea from community members and were asked to continue supporting the project.
NEWS 24 February 2023
 
Charity announces appointment to lead new art project
The Scottish charity is focused on promoting health and wellbeing through visual art within health, social care and community environments. 
NEWS 24 February 2023
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Heritage charity announces appointment of new director
Niall regularly lectures on architecture, heritage and urban design issues and hosts the Trust’s “If Glasgow’s Walls could Talk” podcast.
NEWS 24 February 2023
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Government u-turn on cut to culture funding welcomed
Proposing the Scottish Government’s budget in Holyrood on Tuesday, Mr Swinney unveiled the u-turn. 
NEWS 22 February 2023
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Council urged to support Aberdeen Big Noise social intervention programme
“We urge Aberdeen councillors to urgently demonstrate their commitment to the Torry community and ensure that together we can continue to support the children who need us the most.”
NEWS 22 February 2023
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First Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called pro-life views.
NEWS 22 February 2023
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Coalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
NEWS 21 February 2023
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Charities among voices calling for reversal of job-threatening culture cuts
Creative Scotland faces having to use £7m from its £17m national lottery reserves to preserve “standstill” funding agreements for 120 organisations.
NEWS 20 February 2023
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