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Draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products and Oxo-degradable Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: discussion paper
We are seeking views and comments from stakeholders and the general public on the draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products and Oxo-degradable Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations to inform our work on finalising the regulations. Why we are engaging These regulations propose introducing market restrictions – effectively a ban – for problematic single-use plastic (SUP) items and all oxo-degradable products in line with Article 5 of the EU Single-Use Plastics... MoreClosed 13 April 2021 -
River basin management plans - silage, slurry and anaerobic digestate – improving storage and application: consultation
This consultation invites stakeholders to respond to a range of proposed updates to The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (“CAR”). This consultation serves several purposes: Proposed consolidation of The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2003 into CAR as a set of general binding rules, Modernisation of those provisions to take account of recent changes in land use... MoreClosed 13 April 2021 -
Climate Change - Net Zero Nation: draft public engagement strategy - consultation
ERRATA: Since its original publication on 16 December 2020, the consultation period has been extended and will now close on 31 March 2021. This extension is not anticipated to impact on the publication schedule for the finalised strategy. This Draft Public Engagement Strategy sets out our overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero and climate ready nation. By putting our people at the heart of everything we do, we aim to enable and... MoreClosed 31 March 2021 -
Clyde Mission Call for Ideas
Clyde Mission - The Grand Challenge The Clyde Mission is a national, place-based, mission to make the Clyde an engine of sustainable and inclusive growth for Glasgow, the city-region and Scotland. The Clyde Mission seeks to recognise and use the Clyde as a national, strategic asset. The geographical footprint of the Mission covers the river and land immediately next to it (500m) along the length of the river, from the Lowther Hills through to the opening... MoreClosed 29 March 2021 -
Energy Consumers Commission 2021/2022 Project Plan: Consultation
A consultation on the Energy Consumers Commission's project plan covering 2021-2022 ahead of the set up of Consumer Scotland in late 2021. Sets out proposed priorities for advocacy and specific projects to be completed and builds on the remit and themes set out in the Energy Consumers Commission's 2020/2021 Work plan. MoreClosed 19 March 2021 -
Adult disability payment: consultation
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment. Adult Disability Payment is a new Scottish benefit which will replace Personal Independence Payment and be delivered by Social Security Scotland. This form of assistance is provided to disabled individuals between the ages of 16 and state pension age to mitigate the additional costs of living with a disability or health condition. MoreClosed 15 March 2021 -
Planning system - promotion and mediation: draft guidance - consultation
This consultation paper relates to the introduction of guidance on the promotion and use of mediation in the Scottish planning system. It provides draft guidance to planning authorities, developers, communities and other potential parties on the use of mediation in development planning and in pre-application consultation. The draft guidance is part of our wider work on planning reform and implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, including steps to reduce conflict, improve... MoreClosed 12 March 2021 -
New Build Heat Standard: scoping consultation
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that, from 2024, new buildings must use heating systems which produce zero direct emissions at the point of use. We are currently developing our New Build Heat Standard to achieve this, and this initial Scoping Consultation aims to set out our high-level vision for the new Standard - which has been underpinned by a series of key outcomes. MoreClosed 3 March 2021 -
Farm Animal Welfare Committee's opinion on the welfare of animals during transport: consultation
We are seeking views on the recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee in their ‘Opinion on the Welfare of Animals during Transport’. MoreClosed 26 February 2021 -
Complaints against lawyers and legal firms in Scotland: consultation
This consultation sets out proposals and seeks views on potential improvements to the legal complaints system, within the current legislative framework of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007. MoreClosed 20 February 2021 -
National Planning Framework: Position Statement
The Position Statement sets out the Scottish Government's current thinking on the issues that will need to be addressed when preparing Scotland's fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4). It draws on the ideas and evidence we received from a broad range of people and organisations through our early engagement programme. We currently expect that NPF4 will focus on achieving the following four key outcomes: Net Zero Emissions; Resilient... MoreClosed 19 February 2021 -
Strengthening Scottish Charity Law Survey
This engagement follows on from a previous consultation in 2019 which sought views on potential improvements to the statutory charity regulation framework in Scotland. The consultation looked at proposals put forward by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The proposals broadly focus on improvements to charity law that would increase transparency and accountability in order to maintain public trust and confidence in charities and OSCR. We are restarting engagement with the charity... MoreClosed 19 February 2021 -
Consultation on Making Scotland's Future: A Recovery Plan For Manufacturing - Draft
ERRATA: Since the launch of this consultation on 4th December 2020, the consultation period has been extended and will now close on 12 th February 2021. This decision is in response to early feedback from industry stakeholders to accommodate the priorities of our businesses who are continuing to prepare for all scenarios of the EU exit. The length of extension been agreed by all partners as reasonable and will not impact on the wider delivery of the Recovery Plan. ... MoreClosed 12 February 2021 -
A consultation on the regulation of electricians
Currently anyone can call themselves an electrician, without the need for any qualifications or competency. This can lead to customers, especially domestic consumers, hiring unqualified or less competent individuals, resulting in faults that can lead to fire or personal injury, such as electric shocks. The consultation considers whether regulatory measures are required to give greater protection to the public and reduce the level of poor electrical workmanship by a persistent... MoreClosed 12 February 2021 -
Consultation on a possible revision of the Councillors' Code of Conduct
The Councillors’ Code of Conduct is being refreshed to make it easier to understand and to take account of developments in our society, such as the role of social media. We aim to strengthen the Code to reinforce the importance of behaving in a respectful manner and to make it clear that bullying and harassment is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. We aim to produce a Code that is fit for purpose and will ensure the highest standards of conduct by our councillors to... MoreClosed 8 February 2021 -
Ethical standards in public life: consultation on model code of conduct for board members of devolved public bodies
The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 requires Scottish Ministers to issue a Code of Conduct for Councillors (Councillors’ Code) and a Model Code of Conduct for members of devolved public bodies (Members’ Code) as listed in Schedule 3 to the Act, as amended. The aim of the Model Code is to set out clearly and openly the standards that Board Members of listed organisations in Schedule 3 of the 2000 Act must comply with when carrying out their duties. This... MoreClosed 8 February 2021 -
Digital submission services
This consultation seeks views on whether the ability to submit certain applications to the Keeper digitally, and the legislation which underpins that (which has been in place on an emergency basis since April and May 2020) should be made available permanently. MoreClosed 1 February 2021 -
Consultation on the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland describes the responsibilities and expectations of everyone who works with children, young people and their families in Scotland. It sets out how agencies should work together with children, young people, parents, families and communities to protect children from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The National Guidance should underpin local multi-agency child protection procedures, guidance and training. The current version of the... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Review of Colorectal Cancer Quality Performance Indicators Consultation
Under the auspices of the Scottish Cancer Taskforce, National Cancer Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) were developed to drive continuous quality improvement in cancer care across NHSScotland. The Colorectal Cancer QPIs were first published in December 2012. The QPIs are subject to formal review every 3 years, therefore the second cycle of review has now been undertaken following analysis of Year 6 national comparative data. In order to ensure success of the... MoreClosed 29 January 2021 -
Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 - a consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland
In November 2018 the Scottish Government commissioned an independently led review of its Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy, which was published in 2015. The aims of the review were to assess progress to date in implementing the strategy and to make recommendations for additional actions required to deliver further air quality improvements. A report setting out the conclusions and recommendations arising from the review was published in August 2019. These recommendations have been... MoreClosed 22 January 2021 -
Consultation: Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy
Our land is one of our greatest national assets and it plays a fundamental role in supporting our environment, economy and our health and wellbeing. In recognition of this the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 placed a statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to produce and publish a Land Use Strategy. This in turn must be reviewed on a five yearly basis. Scotland’s Land Use Strategy is a strategic document that sets out our vision for achieving sustainable land use in Scotland,... MoreClosed 17 January 2021 -
Fish - additional quota allocation 2021: consultation
This consultation seeks views on how additional Scottish quota is allocated in 2021. From 1 January 2021, the UK will be an independent Coastal State. Negotiations with the EU and other Coastal States on fishing opportunities for 2021 are ongoing. In these negotiations the UK aims to secure Additional Quota – that is quota over and above the share which the UK received as an EU member state under the Common Fisheries Policy. In our Future of Fisheries Management Policy Intent... MoreClosed 15 January 2021 -
Establishing a Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet
The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019 requires the establishment of a national Nitrogen Balance Sheet for Scotland by March 2022, via a process of regulations. The Scottish Government is now consulting on proposals for establishing a Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet (SNBS). Nitrogen is a basic building block of life and present everywhere across the economy and environment. A Nitrogen Balance Sheet is a way to keep track of how nitrogen is being... MoreClosed 14 January 2021 -
Consultation on the M8 and M9 Trunk Roads (Newbridge to Hermiston Gait) (Actively Managed Hard Shoulder and Speed Limit) Regulations
The regulations will allow the introduction of an Actively Managed Hard Shoulder (AMHS), for use by certain buses, over a four mile section of the M8 and M9 motorways. This will extend over a four mile section from a point south of the Hillwood Rail overbridge (south of Junction 1 of the M9) in an eastbound direction to the Hermiston Gait Roundabout (Junction 1 of the M8). In a supplementary measure, to extend the 50 mph speed limit on the M9 to M8 eastbound interchange link... MoreClosed 13 January 2021 -
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018-2032
This is a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018-2032. This report aims to assess the environmental impact of the policies within the update to the Climate Change Plan. Read the Strategic Environment Envronmental Assessment. The Climate Change Plan update, to which this Environmental Report relates, sets out the Scottish Government's approach to delivering a green recovery and a pathway to meet the emissions... MoreClosed 12 January 2021 -
Consultation on Future Arrangements for Early Medical Abortion at Home
We are seeking views on the future arrangements for early medical abortion at home across Scotland. The responses will help to inform the Scottish Government’s decision on whether the current arrangements should continue once there is no longer a significant risk of COVID-19 transmission. MoreClosed 5 January 2021 -
Consultation: Introducing market restrictions on single-use plastic items in Scotland
This consultation proposes the introduction of market restrictions – effectively a ban – on the most commonly littered single-use plastic items found on European beaches. It represents an important next step in our efforts to tackle our plastic problem, allowing us to maintain pace with the environmental standards of our European partners while re-affirming Scotland’s position as a world-leader in the circular economy. MoreClosed 4 January 2021 -
Registers of Scotland Fee Review (2020)
Registers of Scotland’s aim is to operate on a self-sustaining basis. We generate income from charging fees for our services. These fees are based on a cost-recovery model. Our current forecasts show we need to increase fees to recover our costs over the next five years. This consultation sets out our proposals to vary fees. These include increasing statutory fees and removing rejection fees. Responses to this consultation will help shape our next... MoreClosed 24 December 2020 -
A Consultation on the Digital Strategy for Scotland
We live in a digital world. It is changing the way we work, do business, entertain, deliver services, shop and keep in touch with our family and friends, as well as the work of government. It is a source of incredible opportunity – to open new markets, scale rapidly, tackle climate change and make links across the globe. It also brings new challenges around privacy, regulation and social and digital inclusion, and the coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated the pace of digital... MoreClosed 23 December 2020 -
Scotland's Economic Performance - The contribution of place-based economic development zones
The Scottish Government is committed to sustainable, inclusive economic growth as part of our ambition for Scotland to flourish through a just transition towards a net zero, wellbeing economy. We are seeking to engage a broad range of stakeholders about the potential contribution placed-based economic development initiatives and specific incentives or measures can make to building a green, jobs-focussed, fair work recovery and renewal and driving inclusive, sustainable economic... MoreClosed 20 December 2020
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