14 results
-
Draft Climate Change Plan
This draft Climate Change Plan includes the policies and proposals that Scotland needs to end our contribution to increasing global emissions and deliver real benefits for people across Scotland – warmer homes, better air quality, and the health benefits of active travel – to support people in our communities to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. We invite you to share your views on the Plan by responding to this consultation. You’re welcome to contribute as an... MoreOpened 6 November 2025 -
Agglomerations Noise Action Plan for Scotland
An Agglomerations Noise Action Plan is required, by The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (“the 2006 Regulations”), to be produced on a five yearly cycle, based on the results of the strategic noise maps. The 2006 Regulations requires the Scottish Government to bring about measures which are intended to avoid, prevent, or reduce, on a prioritised area basis, the harmful effects, including annoyance due to the exposure to environmental noise. This... MoreOpened 4 November 2025 -
Scottish Road Works Register Prescribed Fees Regulations 2026
As in previous years, we intend to create a new Scottish Statutory Instrument accounting for the target cost of operating the Scottish Road Works Register in the 2026-27 financial year. The intention is to revoke the 2025 Instrument, and replace with a new Instrument for 2026. This consultation seeks your views on making this change. As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come back later' at the bottom. This means you can save your progress and... MoreOpened 3 November 2025 -
The Future of Council Tax in Scotland
The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) are seeking your views on the future of council tax in Scotland. Council tax is a vital source of funding for local services such as schools, social care, roads, libraries and waste collection. The council tax system has remained largely unchanged since its introduction over 30 years ago. This consultation forms part of a joint programme of work led by the Scottish Government and COSLA which is... MoreOpened 27 October 2025 -
Forestry and Land Scotland Draft Corporate Strategic Plan 2026 - 2030
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is an executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and land. We are launching a public consultation on our next Corporate Strategic Plan which sets out the proposed direction of travel and priorities for our organisation . The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding. Read the consultation... MoreOpened 27 October 2025 -
Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Levels for Decriminalised Parking Enforcement
Since 1997, 23 local authorities in Scotland have introduced decriminalised parking enforcement (DPE) regimes into their areas. These regimes enable local authorities to administer their own parking penalty charge schemes to encourage compliance with on-street parking controls. Parking policies are an essential part of a local authority’s traffic management strategy as they are designed to effectively manage the traffic network, improve and maintain traffic flows whilst... MoreOpened 24 October 2025 -
Enforcement of the Temporary Accommodation Standards Framework
Scotland has some of the strongest homelessness rights in the world. Having somewhere to call home is a basic human right and housing is one of the most important factors in a person’s quality of life. Anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness is entitled to help from their local authority, including access to temporary accommodation if it is needed. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that temporary accommodation is of good quality and meets all the needs of the... MoreOpened 22 October 2025 -
Draft Circular Economy Strategy
The Scottish Government is committed to moving from a linear “take, make and dispose” economic model to a circular economy where materials and goods are valued and kept in use for as long as possible. This draft circular economy strategy sets out the rationale and benefits of a more circular economy within the wider economic framework and describes our overall vision to 2045 and the outcomes that we are working towards. Read the consultation paper . The... MoreOpened 21 October 2025 -
Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 thresholds
This consultation seeks views on amending the goods, services, works and community benefit thresholds within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act) . When public bodies buy goods, works or services they must follow certain rules set out in law. Which rules apply to the award of a contract is determined by the value of that contract. Public procurement in Scotland can be broadly divided into three categories, based on the value of the contract: ... MoreOpened 16 October 2025 -
NHS Delivery - a new national delivery organisation to lead transformation across our health and social care system
We are seeking views on our proposals to reform national support and delivery services for our health and social care system. We believe such reform is necessary if we are to be able to provide continuing high-quality health and social care services to the Scottish public in the years ahead. The consultation paper seeks comments on our intention to combine the functions of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) from 1 April 2026 as a first step in... MoreOpened 1 October 2025 -
Regulation of fish and shellfish farm deposits
The Scottish Government Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 sets out the commitment to streamline the consenting process for aquaculture, to improve efficiency, and clarify the consenting process for aquaculture development between 3 – 12 nautical miles. Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are the responsible authority for the regulation of fish farm environmental discharges between 0-3 nautical miles, and Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team... MoreOpened 24 September 2025 -
Compulsory Purchase Reform in Scotland
The Scottish Government wants compulsory purchase to fulfil its potential as a tool for delivering projects in the public interest – one that encourages authorities to make positive and proactive use of their powers, including in partnership with third parties. We want to reform the system to make it simpler, more streamlined and fairer for all parties. Compulsory purchase is a powerful tool. It can help to deliver a wide range of projects – large and small – that would... MoreOpened 19 September 2025 -
School inspections are changing: the views of children and young people
An introduction from His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education What is a consultation? A consultation is when people ask for your ideas and opinions before making decisions. It's a way for you to have your say and help shape what happens in the future. As part of this consultation, you are about to complete an online questionnaire so we can understand what you think about school inspections. School inspectors are thinking about making changes to the way schools... MoreOpened 3 September 2025 -
School inspections are changing
An introduction from His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education Making education better for every learner As Scotland’s inspectorate of education, we have a duty to uphold the rights of children and young people and to ensure the education system delivers what they need to thrive. Why inspection matters Our role is to shine a light on what works, share effective practice, and support improvement across the system. But we also recognise that for some... MoreOpened 3 September 2025
14 results.
Page 1 of 1