Author: SPICe
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What’s the story? Common frameworks so far…
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If you’re looking at ‘common frameworks’ and drawing a blank, this blog article, the first in a trio, is for you. In it we try…
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Smoke and heat alarms in homes – frequently asked questions
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This blog answers some of the most frequently asked questions in relation to the upcoming changes to smoke and heat alarms in homes.
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A feminist approach to foreign policy: what could it look like for Scotland?
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The Programme for Government 2021-22 included a commitment for a “feminist approach to foreign policy”. What could this mean for Scotland’s international affairs?
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Land, space and place: NPF4 and land use
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This blog looks at the relationship between Scotland’s Fourth National Planning Framework and other strategic land uses.
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Why are so many vaccinated people catching COVID-19? A guide to interpreting the stats
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This blog explains which statistics can tell us how effective COVID-19 vaccines are, and which statistics can’t.
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Budget Bill Stage 1: an extra £120 million for local authorities
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This blog looks at the announcement of an additional £120 million for local authorities in the Stage 1 Budget Bill debate.
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NPF4: Energy for electricity and heat
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Introduction SPICe is producing a series of blogs on the Draft Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4), which provides a statutory strategy and framework for land…
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The final countdown: Budget Bill debate moves to conclusion
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This blog summarises the upcoming Budget Bill stages.
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NPF4: Mainstreaming Climate Change?
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Introduction Published during COP26, the Draft Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) provides a statutory strategy and framework for land use out to Scotland’s net zero…
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NPF4 and the nature emergency
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This blog discusses policies in the new draft Fourth National Planning Framework for biodiversity and nature recovery.
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Draft National Planning Framework 4 – Hub for SPICe material
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A central hub for SPICe blogs and briefings on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
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Aquaculture and the Fourth National Planning Framework
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This blog explores the policies for aquaculture in the Fourth National Planning Framework