Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog looks at the announcement of an additional £120 million for local authorities in the Stage 1 Budget Bill debate.
Tag: Local Government
Are citizens’ assemblies in Scotland “here to stay”?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis 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 minutesThis 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 minutesThis 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 minutesThe 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 minutesOn 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 minutesThis 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 minutesAn initial look at Budget 2020-21.
SPICe FAQs: young people, alcohol and the law
Reading Time: 4 minutesA blog drawing together answers to questions SPICe has been asked about young people, alcohol and the law.
Where does health care end and social care begin? 20 years along the road to integration
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog looks at the journey to health and social care integration so far