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Update to the 2020 Offshore Wind Policy Statement: Scotland’s Offshore Wind ambition
The outlook for offshore wind in Scotland has changed since the original Offshore Wind Policy Statement was published in 2020, which outlined an ambition that Scotland's 2GW of operational and under construction offshore wind capacity at the time could grow to between 8GW and 11GW by 2030. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the number of potential offshore wind developments due to the ScotWind and the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing rounds. ... MoreCloses 13 August 2025 -
Scottish Aggregates Tax - proposed approaches to cross-border taxation
The Scottish Government is seeking views on options for approaching cross-border taxation for Scottish Aggregates Tax (SAT). The Aggregates Tax and Devolved Tax Administration (Scotland) Act 2024 (“the 2024 Act) provides for the key elements of a new devolved tax on the commercial exploitation of aggregates in Scotland - the Scottish Aggregates Tax (“SAT”). SAT is intended to replace UK Aggregates Levy (UKAL) from 1 April 2026. This is subject to the successful... MoreCloses 18 August 2025 -
Pathway Action Plans for Invasive Non-native Species
We want your views on five Pathway Action Plans to reduce the risk of invasive non-native species spreading in Great Britain. What the plans cover The plans focus on stopping invasive species from spreading through: recreational boating and angling - preventing species moving between waterways horticulture - stopping invasive garden plants and soil contaminants spreading zoos - preventing animals escaping from zoos or wildlife parks pets - stopping released or... MoreCloses 18 August 2025 -
Draft Updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
Sectoral Marine Planning provides a framework for the sustainable development of offshore wind energy in Scotland’s marine environment. The draft updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE) sets out an integrated planning framework for both the ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds alongside consideration of additional capacity for test and demonstration (T&D) projects. It has been informed by the latest scientific evidence and sets out the opportunities as well... MoreCloses 22 August 2025 -
Private Rented Sector (PRS) Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES)
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government's proposals to introduce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations in the domestic Private Rented Sector (PRS) using existing powers within in the Energy Act 2011. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings has been a priority for Scottish Ministers for over a decade, with draft Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations consulted on in 2019 and then laid before Scottish Parliament... MoreCloses 29 August 2025 -
Environmental Standards Scotland Strategy 2026-2031
Environmental Standard Scotland (ESS) is an independent public body, established by the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021. ESS monitors compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law in Scotland. Our role is to hold local authorities to account to improve the quality of the environment in Scotland and help achieve the highest environmental standards. This consultation is seeking views and comments on ESS’ draft Strategy... MoreCloses 29 August 2025 -
Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment (HEETSA) - Scoping Consultation
The purpose of this Scoping Consultation is to set out the Scottish Government’s initial proposals for the scope of a Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment ( HEETSA) and seek stakeholder views on the overall concept of HEETSA and how it relates to other parts of the heat and energy efficiency retrofit landscape. The Scottish Government’s objective in making these initial proposals is to safeguard consumers by developing a technical suitability... MoreCloses 29 August 2025 -
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations - Dissolution Regulation Amendments
This consultation gives you the opportunity to provide your views on our proposals to improve the current law on the dissolution of Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIOs) . This would involve making changes to the existing regulations . You do not need to answer every question but, the more information we have, the better we will be able to understand what you feel is needed. The consultation was published on Friday 20 June 2025 and... MoreCloses 11 September 2025 -
Call for input on the future of the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme in Scotland
The Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme is a legacy EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) scheme. It provides aid to groups of fruit and vegetable growers, recognised as producer organisations, to encourage them to work collaboratively and increase the quality and quantity of the produce they grow. The EU legislation was brought in to domestic law so it could carry on as it originally operated. Since leaving the EU, the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme in... MoreCloses 14 September 2025 -
Scotland's Census 2031 - Topics
The National Records of Scotland (NRS), on behalf of the Registrar General for Scotland, is responsible for conducting Scotland’s census. These statistics are of national strategic importance and bring a wide range of benefits to Scotland. Census statistics provide an accurate picture of Scotland’s population including its size, distribution, and demographics. Our statistics inform policy making, enabling government agencies to make decisions regarding funding for services... MoreCloses 30 September 2025
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