Scottish Government

Thursday 13/06/2019

Government response to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups and the Disclosure of Criminal Information consultation [General]

Scottish Government response to the consultation report on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups and Disclosure of Criminal Information.

Wednesday 24/04/2019

Social Security Experience Panels: Carer's Allowance Supplement [Research]

This report outlines Social Security Experience Panels members experiences of Carer’s Allowance and views relating to the introduction of Carer’s Allowance Supplement

Social Security Experience Panels: Carer's Allowance Supplement - Visual Summary [Research]

This visual summary outlines Social Security Experience Panels members experiences of Carer’s Allowance and views relating to the introduction of Carer’s Allowance Supplement

Tuesday 26/03/2019

Guidance on the presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting [Education and Training]

Guidance on the presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting.

Tuesday 26/02/2019

Social Housing Allocations in Scotland- A Practice Guide [Housing]

Practice guide for Scottish social housing landlords on allocation of housing

Scottish local government financial statistics 2017-2018 [Statistics]

POBE provides details of the provisional cost of Scottish local authority services for 2017-18 and the budgeted cost of those services for 2018-19.

Friday 22/02/2019

Guide to air weapon licensing in Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Guidance published by Scottish Ministers on the practical application of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015

Analysis of responses to Barclay Implementation: A consultation on non-domestic rates reform [Economy]

This report presents the findings of an analysis of the responses to a consultation on accepted recommendations requiring legislation that came out of the Barclay Review of non-domestic rates. The consultation ran from 25 June until 17 September 2018.

Barclay Implementation Advisory Group Final Report [Economy]

The Barclay Implementation Advisory Group was established to inform advice to Scottish Ministers in respect of the implementation detail of a number of the Barclay recommendations. This report summarises the discussions from the Barclay Implementation Advisory Group, and Billing and Appeals Sub-groups.

Thursday 21/02/2019

A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland - Analysis of Responses [Environment]

Anslysis of the reponses to the deposit return scheme for Scotland consultation

No Deal Brexit - Economic Implications for Scotland [Economy]

This paper provides an illustration of the potential impact that a No Deal Brexit - leaving the EU on the 29th March 2019 without a transition period or agreement on any future trade deal and wider economic relationship - could have on the Scottish economy over the next 12-24 months.

Wednesday 20/02/2019

Climate Ready Scotland Scotland’s Climate Change Adaptation Programme 2019-2024 - Strategic Environmental Assessment [Environment]

This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) investigates the likely significant effects on the environment by the implementation of the Scottish Government's Climate Change Adaptation Programme.

Tuesday 19/02/2019

Scotland's Open Government Action Plan 2018-20 - Detailed commitments [Government]

Full detail of Scotland's Open Government Action Plan commitments for 2018 to 2020. Supporting document for the plain english summary of the Action Plan. Detailed breakdown of each commitment including planned activity and milestones.

Monday 18/02/2019

Building regulations – proposals to require provision of ‘Changing Places Toilets’ in certain types of new buildings. [Building]

The proposal to revise regulations to address the provision of more accessible sanitary accommodation is an action focussed on meeting the needs of those within our communities for whom implementation of current good practice (within regulations) is not sufficient.

Changing Places Toilets - Building Standards Consultation [Building]

Changing Places Toilets offer larger, supported facilities that address the needs of people for whom current accessible sanitary accommodation is inadequate. These facilities enable people with complex care needs to take part in everyday activities such as travel, shopping, family days out or attending a sporting event.

Good College Governance Consultation: Report on Respondents Feedback [Education and Training]

This report provides analysis of responses from the Good College Governance Consultation.

The Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH): Scottish Government Guidance for Social Landlords (Revised February 2019) [Housing]

Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019

Sunday 17/02/2019

Consultation on the Law of Succession [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The paper seeks views on a new approach to reform of intestate succession and on cohabitants' rights in intestacy. It also seeks views on a number of discrete succession issues

Saturday 16/02/2019

Consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance in Scotland [Environment]

This consultation seeks to gather evidence on future arrangements for the application of EU environmental principles and for environmental governance in Scotland, in the event that the UK exits the EU.

Analysis Report of Responses to the Online Discussion on 'Developing an Environment Strategy for Scotland' [Environment]

An Online Discussion was held in June-August 2018 seeking views to help inform the development of an Environment Strategy for Scotland. This report presents the findings of an independent analysis of responses to the Online Discussion.