Changing the International Territorial Level Geography for Scotland
Feedback updated 12 Feb 2025
We asked
We sought views on updates to the International Territorial Level boundaires for Scotland. The International Territorial Levels (ITLs) are geographic boundaries used in the production of statistics in the United Kingdom.
You said
The consultation received 21 responses. 11 responses were received from organisations, and 10 from individuals. Overall the proposals received support, although we received a small number of objections in relation to how the islands of Arran and Cumbrae should be grouped.
We did
We published recommendation to the Office for National Statistics based on the responses we received. These recommendations were implemented by the Office for National Statistics.
Results updated 12 Feb 2025
The consultation analysis report was published on 11 December 2024, making recommendations to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Office for National Statistics published finalised ITL boundaries for the UK in January 2025.
Published responses
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
Overview
The International Territorial Levels (ITLs) are geographic boundaries used in the production of statistics in the United Kingdom. They were created by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to produce regional statistics within the UK, and to allow international comparisons.
The Office for National Statistics are currently reviewing existing ITL boundaries. The purpose of this consultation is to seek user feedback on proposed changes to the Scottish ITL2 and ITL3 regions.
Once this consultation has concluded and new ITL boundaries are agreed with Office for National Statistics, the new geography will be implemented from 1 January 2025.
Useful information about responding to this consultation
As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come back later' at the bottom. This means you can save your progress and return to the consultation at any time before it closes. If you don't use this feature and leave the consultation midway through, your response will be lost.
Once you have submitted your response, you can enter your email address to get a pdf copy of your answers sent to you.
On the 'About You' page at the end of this consultation, organisations will have the opportunity to tell us more about their work and/or how their response was informed.
After the consultation has closed there will be a few months delay before any responses are published. This is because we must check any responses to be published abide by our Terms of Use.
A analysis report will usually be published some months after the consultation has closed. This report will summarise the findings based on all responses submitted. It will be published on the Scottish Government website and you may be notified about it if you choose to share your email address with us. You can also join our consulation mailing list where we regularly list newly published analysis reports (as well as new consultations).
What happens next
Feedback provided by this consultation will be used to determine a final proposal for changes to the ITL geographies. Once these new ITL boundaries are agreed with the Office for National Statistics, the new geography will be implemented from 1 January 2025.
Interests
- Digital
- Main hub
Share
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook