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Prevention of Homelessness Duties - A Joint Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation
Ending homelessness is everyone's business. Imagine a world where homelessness is rare, brief and unlikely to happen again. It might be difficult to imagine, but it is not impossible. In most cases, homelessness is preventable. Scotland has strong housing rights for those experiencing homelessness, but we know that experiences of homelessness can go beyond the need for housing and can involve a range of unmet needs. It has been identified that we can do more at an earlier... MoreClosed 8 April 2022 -
20% car kilometre reduction route map
In response to the global climate emergency, Scotland’s Climate Change Plan update in 2020 set out a world-leading commitment to reduce car kilometres by 20% by 2030. Transport accounts for a quarter of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, with cars making up almost 40% of transport emissions. Carbon-reduction modelling has concluded that it will not be possible to reach net-zero emissions through technological solutions alone. Reducing car use is essential in order for the transport... MoreClosed 6 April 2022 -
Draft National Planning Framework 4
This consultation is seeking views and comments on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). NPF4 will, when adopted, set out the Scottish Governments priorities and policies for the planning system up to 2045 and how our approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. NPF4 differs from previous NPFs in two ways. It incorporates Scottish Planning Policy and the NPF into a single document and will form a part of the... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Open Space Strategies and Play Sufficiency Assessments
Open spaces, green infrastructure and outdoor places to play are key components in successful placemaking, helping to create pleasant, liveable, healthy and resilient communities. Considering access to quality open space, green infrastructure, and play opportunities as a key part of placemaking can help realise our ambitions for delivering 20 minute neighbourhoods. The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 introduced new duties on planning authorities to prepare and publish an Open... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
National litter and flytipping strategy consultation
This consultation, which was drafted in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and Scottish Environment Protection Agency ( SEPA), is seeking views on the aims, objectives and actions that will sit under, the new National Litter and Flytipping Strategy for Scotland. These proposed actions sit within three strategic themes that were agreed by stakeholders: Behaviour change Services and infrastructure Enforcement ... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Local development planning - regulations and guidance: consultation
This consultation seeks views on the secondary legislative requirements and the draft guidance to stakeholders on implementing the future local development plan system. There are 4 parts: Part A, the Introduction; Part B, the Proposals for Regulations, including draft regulations; Part C, Draft Guidance; and Part D, the Impact Assessments. Read the Consultation Papers: *Please note all the Consultation questions are included in Part A Local Development Planning -... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Resource Spending Review Framework
On 9 December 2021, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy launched the Scottish Government’s first multi-year Resource Spending Review since 2011 . The aim of this Resource Spending Review is to set out spending plans for the remainder of the parliamentary term which support the Scottish Government’s ambition s . Our review focuses on resource spending plans. Resource spending is money that is spent on ... MoreClosed 27 March 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... MoreClosed 22 March 2022 -
An updated marine litter strategy for Scotland
This consultation is one of the final stages in the process of updating the Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A large amount of work has already been undertaken with guidance from the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group. Membership of the Marine Litter Strategy Steering Group includes representatives from academia, environmental charities and non-governmental organisations, terrestrial litter interests, the fishing industry, and public bodies that have responsibility for dealing with... MoreClosed 22 March 2022 -
Non-domestic rates: decapitalisation rates for the 2023 revaluation
The next revaluation of non-domestic property in Scotland is due to take effect from 1 April 2023 based on rental values as at 1 April 2022 (the 'tone date'). At revaluation Scottish Assessors review rateable values resulting in a new valuation roll for all non-domestic properties in Scotland. While most rateable values are based on estimated annual rent, around 9% of subjects, accounting for 22% of total rateable value are derived using the contractor's basis method of valuation. In the... MoreClosed 13 March 2022 -
The not proven verdict and related reforms
This consultation seeks views on the three verdict system in Scottish criminal trials and, if the not proven verdict were to be abolished, whether any accompanying reforms would be necessary to other aspects of the Scottish criminal justice system including jury size, majority required for verdict and the corroboration rule. The views gathered will inform what, if any, reforms will be taken forward. Read the consultation paper MoreClosed 11 March 2022 -
Scotland's pavement parking prohibitions: pre-implementation directions and regulations for local authorities
The Scottish Government has been working to improve parking legislation in Scotland in order to tackle the impact of inconsiderate and obstructive parking and ensure that our roads and pavements are accessible for all. As part of this work, The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 bans pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs, and gives local authorities the relevant powers to enforce these new provisions. The Act also gives local authorities the power to exempt areas... MoreClosed 11 March 2022 -
The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax - Additional Dwelling Supplement: A call for evidence and views
The Scottish Government seeks evidence and views on the operation of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) . The Scottish Government committed to a review of the ADS in the 2021-22 Programme for Government. This call for evidence and views is the first stage of that review. The Scottish Government is seeking views on a number of key themes including: The length of time... MoreClosed 11 March 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... MoreClosed 4 March 2022 -
Scottish court fees 2022-2025
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to increase court fees by 2% on 1 April 2022, and on 1 April 2023 and 2024. This increase is in line with expected inflation. The consultation also seeks views on minor changes to exemptions from court fees and also some technical changes to the fees narratives. Read the consultation paper MoreClosed 4 March 2022 -
Draft framework for pain management service delivery
The Scottish Government are committed to improving care for people with chronic pain. In support of this, we made a number of commitments in our Programme for Government, including the development of a new Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery. This draft Framework sets out a vision of providing person-centred, effective and safe care that improves the quality of life and wellbeing of people living with chronic pain in Scotland, and describes our commitments to deliver this... MoreClosed 28 February 2022 -
Winter heating benefits: low income winter heating assistance
The Scottish Government has now committed to replacing the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) of £25 for every 7 day period of very cold weather, with a new £50 winter heating payment paid annually to those low-income households currently eligible for the CWP. This will be an investment of £20 million every year and support 400,000 households, giving eligible low-income households guaranteed support with energy bills. We are therefore consulting on the policy... MoreClosed 25 February 2022 -
Regulation of energy efficiency in existing non-domestic buildings: call for evidence
The Heat in Buildings Strategy confirms that the Scottish Government will develop a new regulatory framework for zero emissions heating and energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings by 2025. The framework will build on the Scottish Government’s existing commitments to extend regulation to improve energy efficiency and, where possible within our legal competence, to require the adoption of zero emissions heating systems. The aim is to ensure that all non-domestic... MoreClosed 25 February 2022 -
Incineration in the waste hierarchy review: call for evidence
Read the consultation paper Section 1: Overview The Scottish Government has committed to reviewing the role of incineration in the waste hierarchy in Scotland, to ensure that how residual waste is managed in Scotland aligns with Scotland’s carbon reduction ambitions. On 30 September, the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity set out Scottish Government’s intention to appoint an independent chair to undertake the work, and for it to... MoreClosed 21 February 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... MoreClosed 13 February 2022 -
Building regulations - compliance and enforcements: consultation
Building Standards Division (BSD), is developing a national Compliance Plan approach to provide greater assurance that compliance with building regulations is achieved from design to completion. This consultation seeks to obtain the views on the development of a new Compliance Plan Manager role within the building standards system which will apply to specific High Risk Building (HRB) types, the definition of these HRBs and the level of fines where work is not carried out in... MoreClosed 9 February 2022 -
Cancer Care: Review of Bladder Cancer Quality Performance Indicators
We welcome your views on the Draft Revised Bladder Cancer Quality Performance Indicator Engagement Document. Please provide comments whether they be on all individual Quality Performance Indicators or only those relevant to you. In particular we are looking for comments on: The appropriateness of the QPIs that have been developed. The target levels that have been set. Feasibility of measuring... MoreClosed 8 February 2022 -
National Public Energy Agency: call for evidence
The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019 set legally binding targets for Scotland to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, with interim targets requiring a 75% reduction by 2030, and 90% by 2040. To achieve this requires transformational change in the way we heat our homes, workplaces and community buildings. As set out in the Scottish Government’s new Heat in Buildings Strategy , our vision is that by 2045 our homes and buildings are... MoreClosed 8 February 2022 -
Guiding principles on the environment: draft statutory guidance
The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (“the Continuity Act”) introduces new duties on Ministers and other public authorities to have due regard to five guiding principles on the environment. The guiding principles sit alongside Scotland’s arrangements for environmental governance, including the establishment of Environmental Standards Scotland and the publication of our Environment Strategy . Guiding principles on the... MoreClosed 8 February 2022 -
Bail and release from custody arrangements in Scotland
We want to reassess what role prisons and the use of imprisonment should play in a just and fair society. We have the opportunity to take a transformative approach to the way some parts of the justice system operates in Scotland, delivering better outcomes for all. This includes a focus on the role of custody, both now and in the future. The use of remand and arrangements around release from custody are two areas which we consider have the potential to contribute to this shift in how... MoreClosed 7 February 2022 -
Assessment of Wellbeing (GIRFEC)
This is a consultation on statutory guidance in line with Section 96(3) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act), which states that Scottish Ministers must issue guidance on how the eight wellbeing indicators are to be used to assess the wellbeing of a child or young person. The guidance will explain what “wellbeing” is in the context of the Act. Responding to this consultation - BSL Assessment of Wellbeing - BSL Assessment of Wellbeing - Easy... MoreClosed 4 February 2022 -
Onshore Wind Policy Statement
Onshore wind is a proven cheap and reliable source of electricity generation and Scotland’s resource and commitment have seen us lead the way in onshore wind deployment and support across the UK. It is clear that onshore wind will be vital in our progress towards Scotland's legally-binding net zero targets. We believe that Scotland's net zero commitment presents the perfect opportunity to revisit and reassess our original Onshore Wind Policy Statement that was published in 2017. ... MoreClosed 31 January 2022 -
Review of the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement
In September 2017, the Scottish Government published the first Scottish Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement (the Statement). This set out the principles for land rights and responsibilities in Scotland and was the first of its kind in the world. The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 required that seven specific aspects be considered when developing the statement, including respecting human rights, supporting and facilitating community empowerment and furthering sustainable... MoreClosed 28 January 2022 -
Draft Hydrogen Action Plan
On 10 November 2021, the Scottish Government published a draft Hydrogen Action Plan that articulates the actions that will be taken over the next five years to support the development of the hydrogen economy in Scotland which will further our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Scotland’s energy system, homes, industry and transport, while ensuring a just transition. The Environmental Report and and Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment that accompany the... MoreClosed 26 January 2022 -
Ending the need for food banks: a draft national plan
The draft national plan sets out what the Scottish Government are currently doing and what more we intend to do, alongside others, to end the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity. The consultation questions will help us to identify further practical action that can be taken at all levels to deliver this vision. We are inviting responses to this consultation by 25 January 2022. Read the consultation paper Easy Read An Easy Read version of the... MoreClosed 25 January 2022
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