Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries asking for information on council tax, in particular whether council tax has to be paid on empty properties, uninhabitable property or
Tag: FAQs
Fireworks
Reading Time: 3 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries on fireworks around this time of year. This blog pulls together information from different sources on the topic. It also looks
SPICe FAQ – Patient Transport Services
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries relating to patient transport services for those who need support to reach healthcare appointments. The majority of patient transport services in Scotland
SPICe FAQ – Men’s Sheds
Reading Time: 2 minutesSPICe has recently had a flurry of enquiries from MSPs regarding funding streams for groups wishing to set up a local Men’s Shed. A Men’s
SPICe FAQ – Vaping in Public Places
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?
SPICe FAQ – Funding for Community Sport
Reading Time: 2 minutesA common question received by SPICe is where community sports clubs can go to find funding for equipment, premises and other costs which are necessary
SPICe FAQ – Repairs in Private Rented Property
Reading Time: 3 minutesSPICe receives many enquiries about repairs to private rented property. This blog post is aimed at answering some FAQs about the repairing standard. It also
SPICe FAQ – MP or MSP? Taking on constituent casework.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are often asked whether both an MSP and an MP can get involved in the same case on behalf of a constituent. There aren’t
SPICe FAQ – MSPs and FOI
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe are regularly asked if Members of The Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and their staff can be required to release information under Freedom of Information (FOI)
SPICe FAQ – Paper Bag Charges
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the last few weeks we have received a number of enquiries from constituency offices across Scotland asking whether paper bags are exempt from the