Reading Time: 8 minutesA look at the Scottish Government’s involvement in the Homes for Ukraine Scheme six months after it was established.
Category: People & Communities
Dà rna dachaighean ann an Alba – fìrinnean, figearan agus poileasaidh
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides and overview of facts, figures and policy on second homes.
The Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium – background information
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog provides background on the Scottish Government’s planned evictions moratorium.
The Scottish Government’s planned rent freeze – background
Reading Time: 10 minutes(Please note there is a new blog on this topic, published on 9 June 2023). Last updated: 3 October 2022 On 6 September 2022, the
What is ethical commissioning and why does it matter?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog explores ethical commissioning as part of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill.
The National Care Service will be here soon…or will it?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis extended blog will have a brief look inside the National Care Service Bill, now it’s arrived and consider what’s in it, and, perhaps more interestingly, what is not.
Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading Time: 17 minutesAn extended blogpost on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, looking ahead to Stage 3.
Local government elections May 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutesLocal elections were held in Scotland on 5 May 2022. Voters elected councillors for individual wards who then represent the ward on their local authority’s
Supporting Ukrainians in Scotland
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhilst the design of the Ukraine Family and the Homes for Ukraine visa schemes are the responsibility of the UK Government, the Scottish Government is responsible for looking after and supporting Ukrainians who look to settle in Scotland. This blog sets out the arrangements that have been put in place to support Ukrainians coming to Scotland.
Fàs agus crìonadh sluaigh ann an eileanan na h-Alba – 2001 gu 2020
Reading Time: 5 minutesRo-rà dh Mar thoradh air gnìomhachd co-cheangailte ris na h-eileanan anns an t-seisean pà rlamaid mu dheireadh thà inig Achd nan Eilean agus a’ chiad Phlana Nà iseanta nan