Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog considers the number of second homes in Scotland and the policy measures that affect them. Second homes are normally defined as a home
Tag: Local Government
Local government elections May 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes Local 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
Budget Bill Stage 1: an extra £120 million for local authorities
Reading Time: 3 minutes This blog looks at the announcement of an additional £120 million for local authorities in the Stage 1 Budget Bill debate.
Are citizens’ assemblies in Scotland “here to stay”?
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog looks at the Scottish Government’s response to the work of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland.
Afghanistan Citizen Resettlement Scheme, part 2: How will Scottish local authorities support the resettlement of Afghan citizens?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the role of Scottish local authorities in resettlement of refugees.
Afghanistan Citizen Resettlement Scheme, part 1: How has the Government responded to the crisis in Afghanistan?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the Government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan.
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 update
Reading Time: 5 minutes The European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, a Member’s Bill introduced by Andy Wightman MSP, aims to incorporate the European Charter of Local
Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill – the story so far
Reading Time: 6 minutes On Tuesday 24 November 2020, the Scottish Parliament will consider the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3. This blog looks at the
Budget Bill Stage 1 – a deal, but questions over how it will be funded
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog considers the Budget deal announced between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party.
Budget 2020-21: a bigger Budget, but bigger risks
Reading Time: 7 minutes An initial look at Budget 2020-21.