Environmental Standards Scotland - updated Strategy 2026-2031

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Closes 9 Jan 2026

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Updated Strategy questions

Please find questions relating to the updated text within our Strategy below.

1. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree’ to ‘strongly agree’, how much do you agree that ESS’ proposed approach will avoid overlap with other statutory regimes, administrative complaints procedures, public bodies or parliamentary committees? (as set out in paragraphs 1.7 – 1.9)
2. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ approach to keeping persons informed about its handling of their representations? (as set out in paragraph 4.22)
3. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ approach to deciding whether to initiate an investigation, and how investigations should be carried out and prioritised? (as outlined in 4.17 – 4.23)
4. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ approach to engaging with public authorities to swiftly resolve concerns and agree remedial action? (as set out in paragraphs 4.3 – 4.5)
5. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ approach to determining whether to issue a compliance notice or improvement report? (as set out in paragraphs 4.6 – 4.10)
6. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ proposed approach to determining whether a failure to comply with environmental law and the environmental harm caused (or at risk of occurring) are serious for the purposes of applying for a judicial review or intervening in existing civil proceedings? (as set out in paragraphs 4.11 – 4.13)
7. On a scale of ‘strongly disagree ’to ‘strongly agree’, to what extent do you agree with ESS’ approach to taking different types of information into account for the purposes of exercising our functions? (as set out in paragraphs 4.20 – 4.29)