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The Future for National Parks in Scotland
It is almost 20 years since Scotland’s first National Parks in Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms were established. Both National Parks are home to some of Scotland’s most outstanding scenery, are internationally important areas for nature and receive millions of visitors each year. The Parks work closely with their communities, land managers, local businesses, third sector and individuals to tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis, to help manage facilities for visitors, to... MoreOpened 13 May 2022 -
Improving victims' experiences of the justice system: consultation
The Scottish Government’s new Vision for Justice in Scotland , published in February 2022, sets out our clear and compelling vision for a just, safe and resilient Scotland. We are committed to a transformational approach to justice reform to ensure the system meets the needs and values of today’s society, and the society we want to see in the future. This means putting people at its heart, redesigning historical processes where they no longer meet our needs and reforming in... MoreOpened 12 May 2022 -
Review of permitted development rights - phase 2 consultation
The Scottish Government is carrying out a review of permitted development rights (PDR) as part of our wider planning reform programme. The PDR review is being taken forward in phases, with each phase focussing on specific development types. Through Phase 2 of the PDR review programme, we are seeking views on proposed changes relating to: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure Changes of use in city, town and local centres Port development Read the consultation... MoreOpened 11 May 2022 -
Bovine Tuberculosis: Proposals to amend The Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007
The Scottish Government seek to gather views on specific proposals relating to bovine tuberculosis, including diagnostic testing, cattle movements, isolation requirements and unclean cattle. Read the consultation paper Background Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a notifiable disease of cattle, which can also affect other mammals. It continues to present a significant challenge to the farming sector across the UK. Scotland achieved Officially Tuberculosis Free Status... MoreOpened 9 May 2022 -
Education - National Improvement Framework - A consultation on enhanced data collection for improvement
In 2021, both the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD) and Audit Scotland published reports (links to both are in the related section further down this page) which made recommendations relating to data collection and the need to ensure it reflects the ambitions of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Audit Scotland recommended that the Scottish Government: “work with stakeholders to develop and publish consistent and robust national... MoreOpened 9 May 2022 -
National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision Consultation
This consultation invites your comments on key aspects of the revised National Strategy for Community Justice. Once published, this will supersede the current National Strategy for Community Justice , published in 2016. Please read the accompanying consultation document 'National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision Consultation', and let us know your views. Read the consultation paper MoreOpened 13 April 2022 -
Mandatory calorie labelling in the out of home sector in Scotland
Mandating calorie labelling at the point of choice can support our Out of Home (OOH) sector to make a key contribution in improving our dietary health. This consultation fulfils a pledge made in our 2021 Out of Home Action Plan . The Plan builds on the commitments made in the 2018 Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and recommendations made by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to Scottish Ministers in 2019. We are consulting on: 1. whether the provision of calorie information in... MoreOpened 8 April 2022 -
Call for evidence: Single-use food containers and other single-use items
Material consumption and waste are the primary drivers of nearly every environmental problem we currently face, from water scarcity to habitat and species loss. Around 75% of Scotland’s carbon footprint is caused by the production, consumption, and all too often waste, of goods, and services. In Scotland we use on average 18.4 tonnes of resources per person, well above the 6-8 tonnes per person considered to be sustainable. Cutting our material consumption is therefore one of the most... MoreOpened 7 April 2022 -
University of Strathclyde – Further Education Teaching Programme Consultation
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the proposed further education teaching programme to be delivered by the University of Strathclyde. The Scottish Ministers are proposing to make a determination under article 30 of the 2011 Order to specify that the University of Strathclyde course constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a further education teacher. The Teaching Qualification in Further Education (or... MoreOpened 4 April 2022 -
Proposed changes to fees charged for applications under the Electricity Act 1989
This consultation document sets out proposals for changes to fees to be charged for applications submitted under sections 36, 36C and 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 ("the Electricity Act"). Read the consultation paper . MoreOpened 30 March 2022 -
Children’s Care and Justice Bill - consultation on policy proposals
Scotland’s ambition is to be the best place in the world to grow up. To achieve this Scotland is adopting a progressive, and continually improving, approach to supporting our children and young people to achieve the best outcomes possible. This consultation covers potential legislative reforms to promote and advance the rights of all children and people who have been harmed. In particular, the objectives of these proposals are to safeguard and support Scotland’s children... MoreOpened 30 March 2022 -
Social Security: safeguarding data sharing consultation
Social Security Scotland is a public body which has daily interaction with the public and, where appropriate, their representatives. The Scottish Government is very much aware that Social Security Scotland supports some of the most vulnerable people in society. To adequately support these clients the Scottish Government must have clear and robust processes in place. This includes where information is presented leading Social Security Scotland to conclude whilst undertaking their duties... MoreOpened 25 March 2022 -
Home education guidance
Why we are consulting This consultation seeks views on the draft updates to the existing Home education guidance , published in 2007. This guidance is published under Section 14 of the Standards in Scotland’s Schools Act 2000, and local authorities are to have regard to the guidance. The draft guidance sets out the roles and responsibilities of local authorities and parents in relation to home education. It provides information on... MoreOpened 23 March 2022 -
Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 consultation on regulations allocating the new Transport Appeals to the General Regulatory Chamber
A consultation on the allocation of functions to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland General Regulatory Chamber, and amendments to the composition and Rules of Procedure in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland and the Upper Tribunal for appeals relating to: Low Emission Zone Schemes Workplace Parking Licensing Schemes the prohibition of Dropped Footway Parking the prohibition of Pavement Parking the prohibition of Double Parking The Tribunals (Scotland) Act... MoreOpened 22 March 2022 -
Guidance on Providing Community Equipment and Housing Adaptations
We are consulting on revised guidance on the provision of community equipment and housing adaptations, which will replace the current guidance, published in 2009, available through the link below: Guidance on the provision of equipment and adaptations, 2009. Defining Community Equipment and Housing Adaptations Community equipment can include, but is not limited to: Equipment to support people with more significant health needs to be nursed or cared for,... MoreOpened 21 March 2022 -
Scottish Mental Health Law Review consultation
This consultation paper outlines some of the proposals for change to the law put forward by the Executive Team of the Scottish Mental Health and Incapacity Law Review. They have been developed in partnership with people with lived experience, including unpaid carers, and mental health practitioners through a series of Advisory Groups and Reference Groups. This consultation relates to all people who have been, or could in the future be, subjected to mental health legislation,... MoreOpened 17 March 2022 -
Tied Pubs - Scottish Pubs Code - part 2
This consultation seeks your views on the Scottish Government's proposals on the Scottish Pubs Code for tied pubs. It seeks your views on what else the Scottish Pubs Code should contain beyond Market Rent Only leases and guest beer agreements (which were subject to a separate Scottish Pubs Code Consultation – Part 1 earlier this year). This consultation includes proposals for information to be provided to new tenants and at lease renewals, proposals on rent reviews and rent... MoreOpened 17 March 2022 -
Enhancing sustainable fisheries management - Remote Electronic Monitoring
This consultation sets out our overview of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) and its application across the fishing fleet. The consultation seeks views on the rollout of REM to the scallop and pelagic fleet segments, and initial views on REM applied across other sections of the fleet. Read the consultation paper . MoreOpened 15 March 2022 -
Scotland's Future Catching Policy consultation
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on Scotland’s Future Catching Policy (FCP), which will establish a new approach to managing sea fishing activities within Scottish waters and will ensure that the right management measures are in place to support reasonable and pragmatic decision making. Read the consultation paper . MoreOpened 15 March 2022 -
Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shone a spotlight on older people, who were amongst the worst affected by the virus in society. In fact, 73.3% or almost three quarters of those currently on the COVID-19 highest risk list are 55 years of age or over. As we rebuild and remobilise the NHS in Scotland, we have a significant opportunity to ensure that older people are placed at the centre of that recovery and focus on a preventative, joined up approach to healthy ageing in older... MoreOpened 8 March 2022 -
Scottish Carer's Assistance
Scottish Carer’s Assistance will replace Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. Launching Scottish Carer’s Assistance will be our highest priority following the delivery of Adult Disability Payment in August this year, the extension of Scottish Child Payment for 6 to 16 year olds by the end of this year (subject to the Department for Work and Pensions providing the necessary data) and our first low income winter heating benefit in winter 2022/23. As part of... MoreOpened 28 February 2022 -
Options to increase Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) capacity
Currently, there are two regional Mother and Baby Units in Scotland. These are at St John’s Hospital, Livingston hosted by NHS Lothian and Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Each Mother and Baby Unit can take up to six women and their babies. Information from the existing Mother and Baby Units and data linkage show that, over the five years 2016-2020, there were an average of 115 Mother and Baby Unit admissions per year. However, there were... MoreOpened 28 February 2022 -
Tightening rules on advertising and promoting vaping products
Vaping products (electronic cigarettes) have become popular over the past decade as an alternative to smoking tobacco. While current evidence shows that vapes are less harmful than smoking tobacco, they are not harm-free and we do not know what damage they could cause to human health in the long-term. Lots of studies have looked into the question of whether vapes can damage human health after long-term use. Some have found they are relatively safe while others have found using these... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
Consumer Scotland draft workplan for energy, post and water 2022-23: Consultation
Consumer Scotland will be the official, independent and expert voice of the consumer in Scotland. The Consumer Scotland Act 2020 gave it the general function of providing consumer advocacy and advice with a view to: reducing harm to consumers increasing confidence among consumers in Scotland in dealing with businesses that supply goods and services to consumers increasing the extent to which consumer matters are taken into account by public... MoreOpened 2 February 2022 -
Proposal to designate Red Rocks and Longay as a Marine Protected Area
The Scottish Government's vision is for a marine environment that is clean, healthy, safe, productive and diverse seas; managed to meet the long term needs of nature and people. Scotland’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network is being developed to help safeguard our most important natural and cultural heritage features on the principle of sustainable use. By doing so we are protecting the natural goods and services they provide for current and future generations to enjoy. ... MoreOpened 1 February 2022 -
Future pandemic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies in Scotland
The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Scotland. In response, the Scottish Government worked with partners to quickly establish new supply chains and put in place cross public sector collaboration with the NHS on PPE supply issues. Whilst acknowledging that the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the situation could change, the PPE market has now stabilised, and Scotland has both a resilient supply of PPE and an ample... MoreOpened 25 January 2022 -
Wellbeing and living with COVID protection measures
During the coronavirus pandemic, various protective measures and regulations have been introduced to limit the spread of the virus. These measures have changed the way we connect, shop, travel and work. People across Scotland have been doing their best to follow these measures to keep themselves and others safe. The Scottish Government knows that some people are finding the duration of the pandemic difficult and that people's individual circumstances will impact on their... MoreOpened 24 January 2022 -
Introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking
This consultation is seeking views on our proposals for the implementation of a mandatory digital waste tracking service. In particular, it seeks thoughts on: accessing the data on the waste tracking system fees and charges exemptions and alternative requirements for digitally excluded persons offences and sanctions Whilst waste policy is a devolved matter, the UK Government and devolved administrations have agreed to work together to develop a UK-wide waste... MoreOpened 21 January 2022 -
Second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2)
The second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Final Summary Report , sets out transport recommendations for the next 20 years. STPR2 is one of the mechanisms for delivering the Vision, Priorities and Outcomes of the second National Transport Strategy (NTS2) . It is an important tool for achieving the Government’s commitment to 20% reduction in vehicle kilometres by 2030 and contributing to Scotland’s net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2045.... MoreOpened 20 January 2022 -
Consultation on the draft Joint Fisheries Statement
We are seeking your views on the draft Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). It has been developed by the four UK fisheries policy authorities (The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, and the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland), as required by the Fisheries Act 2020. The JFS is intended to set out the UK overarching policy direction from... MoreOpened 18 January 2022
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