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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 -
Digital ethics: a framework for trust
Scotland is facing difficult decisions about using digital options to maintain, provide and improve services. The aim of this conversation is to inform what principles and frameworks might look like to guide how Scotland can develop as an Ethical Digital Nation . We are examining issues around culture, trust and technology which considers the impact on people and society and aims to encourage a fair and responsible digital society. Our focus for this conversation is trust in the... MoreClosed 18 December 2020 -
Research to understand potential barriers to adherence with coronavirus restrictions in Scotland
During the coronavirus pandemic, various restrictions and regulations have been introduced to limit the spread of the virus. These important restrictions have changed the way we shop, travel, work and socialise. People across Scotland have been doing their best to follow these restrictions to keep themselves and others safe. The Scottish Government knows that some people are finding it difficult to follow the restrictions completely. This short survey asks a few questions about your... MoreClosed 18 December 2020 -
Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) Regulations 2021
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 2021-22 financial year. The intention is to revoke the 2020 instrument, and replace with a new instrument for 2021. This consultation seeks your views on making this change. MoreClosed 18 December 2020 -
Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age
This consultation welcomes views on the mandatory retirement age (MRA) for devolved judicial office holders in Scotland whose MRA falls within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. The consultation asks if the MRA for Scottish judicial offices should be raised, and if so, whether this should be to 72 or 75, and whether the MRA for Scottish judicial offices should maintain parity with the MRA for judicial office holders in the rest of the UK. The consultation... MoreClosed 14 December 2020 -
Draft Strategy for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research 2022-2027
Scottish Government funds a multi-million pound portfolio of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture. We are developing a strategy for the next cycle of research which starts in 2022. The strategy will outline our vision, priorities and mechanisms for funding that research. MoreClosed 14 December 2020 -
Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: Updating environmental standards for the water environment
Environmental standards form the foundation of a risk-based approach to River Basin Management Planning. In 2014, prior to the publication of the second River Basin Management Plans, Scottish Ministers directed the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to apply a range of environmental standards in protecting, improving and assessing the condition of the water environment. Updating environmental standards in the light of improved scientific understanding is important. It... MoreClosed 11 December 2020 -
Equally Safe: A consultation on challenging men's demand for prostitution, working to reduce the harms associated with prostitution and helping women to exit
Prostitution is a form of commercial sexual exploitation. Commercial sexual exploitation persists as a result of how women are viewed by society . The Scottish Government’s definition of gender based violence is clearly set out in Equally Safe, Scotland’s strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls: “Gender based violence is a function of gender inequality, and an abuse of male power and privilege. It takes the form of... MoreClosed 10 December 2020 -
Consultation on free bus travel for people resident in Scotland aged under 19
The Scottish Government intends to launch a new statutory national concessionary travel scheme providing free bus travel for young people resident in Scotland up to their 19th birthday (referred to as ‘under 19s’ or ‘under 19’ throughout this consultation). We anticipate that legislation to underpin the scheme would be required to be laid in Parliament in early 2021 and the scheme would come into effect later in 2021. The consultation will run for six weeks and we are... MoreClosed 7 December 2020 -
Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030 Draft Public Consultation
The Road Safety Framework to 2030 sets out a compelling long-term vision for road safety, Vision Zero, where there are zero fatalities and injuries on Scotland’s roads by 2050. The journey to achieving this vision will also include ambitious interim targets where the number of people being killed or seriously injured on our roads will be halved by 2030. Views are being sought to inform proposals for achieving the targets which will be crucial to Scotland having the best road... MoreClosed 1 December 2020 -
Consultation to amend the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to include Integration Joint Boards
Integration Joint Boards The integration of health and social care is one of the most significant reforms since the establishment of the NHS. It is about ensuring that those who use services get the right care and support whatever their needs, at any point in their care journey. With a greater emphasis on community-based and more joined-up, anticipatory and preventative care, integration aims to improve care and support for those who use health and social care services and equips... MoreClosed 22 November 2020 -
Consultation on the content of the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Specified Type B Procedures) (Scotland) Regulations
On 11 June 2019 the Scottish Parliament passed the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Act 2019 (‘the 2019 Act’). The 2019 Act provides for a deemed authorisation system of deceased organ and tissue donation for transplantation in Scotland. This is more commonly referred to as an ‘opt-out’ system, replacing the current ‘opt-in’ model. It has now been announced that this legislation will come into effect on 26 March 2021. The 2019 Act also introduces a... MoreClosed 20 November 2020 -
Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan – 2021-22 to 2025-26
The Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan sets out a clear vision for our future infrastructure - to support and enable an inclusive net zero emissions economy. The plan focusses on adopting and building on the recommendations of the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland's Phase 1 report. It sets out our long term vision for Scottish infrastructure, shows how we will choose the right future investments, and sets out a 5 year programme of further improvements in our approach. The... MoreClosed 19 November 2020 -
The Scottish Government's Programme for Reviewing and Extending Permitted Development Rights (PDR) in Scotland – Consultation on Phase 1 Proposals
We are seeking views on draft proposals for changes to Permitted Development Rights for the four development types selected for Phase 1 of our programme. We are also seeking views on the accompanying update to the 2019 Sustainability Appraisal and a number of draft impact assessments examining the potential impact of the proposed changes. Read the consultation paper. MoreClosed 12 November 2020 -
Island Communities Impact Assessments Guidance and Toolkit
To inform the guidance and toolkit for completing an Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) as required under the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. MoreClosed 9 November 2020 -
Proposed Changes to Pre-Application Consultation Requirements in Planning
This consultation paper relates to proposed changes to the existing requirements for pre-application consultation (PAC) with local communities on national and major developments. These requirements were introduced in 2009, as part of the implementation of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. The proposed changes to PAC are the first part of a wider package of measures on improving community engagement in planning matters and building public trust. The proposals for changes... MoreClosed 6 November 2020 -
Scottish public authorities sharing data: further consultation
The UK Digital Economy Act 2017 (“The Act”), Part 5 introduces new information sharing powers to reduce debt owed to, or fraud against, the public sector. To be able to use the information sharing powers, public authorities (and bodies which provide services to public authorities in Scotland) must be listed in Schedule 7 of the Act for the debt powers or Schedule 8 for the fraud powers. A listed public authority can only share data under these powers with other... MoreClosed 6 November 2020 -
Consultation on a Ministerial Statement for modifying local connection referrals in Scotland
This consultation invites comments on the content of a Ministerial Statement to set out the circumstances in which, and the general criteria by reference to which, the power of Scottish Ministers to modify local connection referrals between local authorities in Scotland is to be exercised. It also invites comments on the proposal to suspend local connection referrals between Scottish local authorities to remove barriers people face to accessing the support they need. MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
A consultation on the future of the Land Court and the Lands Tribunal
The objective of this paper is to offer an opportunity for views to be gathered on the future of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland. The main proposal relates to a possible amalgamation of the two bodies. This would be achieved by the incorporation of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland into an expanded Scottish Land Court. The consultation also seeks views on four administrative issues. The first relates to issues about recusals by legal... MoreClosed 19 October 2020 -
The management and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Scotland
The management and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Scotland is currently carried out in line with the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (“the current regulations"). Following a recast of the European Union legislation on Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, it is necessary to comply with a lower threshold for PCB contamination, with 0.005% PCBs by weight and a volume... MoreClosed 16 October 2020
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