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Conclusion In summary: We are grateful for a first core grant increase in many years; However this in no way undoes the cumulative effect of 15 years’ of below CPI settlements, which – despite immense efforts – continues to leave us at individual and collective tipping points; We welcome the opportunity for further discussion on how the budget evolves to support the aspirations of the culture strategy, and helps us grow the outstanding cultural and economic benefits we have consistently delivered for Scotland over the last 15 years; We urge SG to consider the following practical steps that would provide meaningful additional support: o Early clarity on finalisation of the 24/25 budget, and a commitment to avoid the immense last minute pressures and uncertainty of March 2023, which were very disruptive to core activity and morale; o Multi-year grant agreements – we all work in artforms which require commitments to artists, creatives, and venues well in advance of an annually agreed funding settlement, meaning Scottish audiences are missing out on the world’s top talent who are already booked by the time our grant is confirmed, unless we take substantial financial risk; o Early clarity on the priorities and timings of the additional £100m for arts and culture announced by the First Minister at the SNP conference; o In particular a timeline for the prioritisation and allocation of the £25m for 25/26...
They build capacity in schools to support children with additional support needs. On 26 October 2023, the Scottish Government published the ‘Getting It right for every child’ (GIRFEC): Child’s Plan Practice Statement which compliments the guidance series published in September 2022 to help and support practitioners and managers embed and implement ’Getting ...
David McGill Clerk of the Parliament 7 November 2023 Appendix (Note: this Appendix does not form part of the Minutes) Committee Reports The following reports were published on 6 November 2023— Finance and Public Administration Committee, 8th Report, 2023 (Session 6): Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2024-25: The Sustainability of Scotland’s Finances (SP Paper 460) Social Justice and Social Security Committee, 8th Report, 2023 (Session 6): Subordinate Legislation considered by the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on 26...
The Comhairle granted planning permission for the project on 26 July 2023. The primary responsibility for the operation of the planning system and service lies with the local planning authority.
The petitioner underwent her first cervical screening test at age 26 and was found to have Grade 2 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2) cell abnormalities in her cervix.
In 2022, almost 14GW of renewable electricity generation capacity produced 35 TWh of zero carbon electricity. This is 26% of all renewable capacity and generation in the UK, and represents approximately 2% and 0.4% of all renewable capacity in Europe and the World respectively. 4.
Yours sincerely Professor Graeme Roy Health spending FSR, page 26 (link) The Block Grant and the Fiscal Framework FSR, pages 11, 38, 45 (link) UK Government response to debt FSR, page 48 (link) Demographics FSR, Chapter 2 (link) Local Authority population change FSR, page 19 (link) Capital SEFF, page 18 (link) Scottish Fiscal Commission, The Governor’s Hous...
David McGill Clerk of the Parliament 2 February 2023 Appendix (Note: this Appendix does not form part of the Minutes) Subordinate Legislation Affirmative Instruments The following instrument was laid before the Parliament on 2 February 2023 and is subject to the affirmative procedure— Budget (Scotland) Act 2022 Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2023 [draft] laid under section 7(2) of the Budget (Scotland) Act 2022 Negative Instruments The following instruments were laid before the Parliament on 2 February 2023 and are subject to the negative procedure— Public Health Scotland Amendment Order 2023 (SSI 2023/24) laid under section 105(2) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 (SSI 2023/25) laid under section 113(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Sites of Reverse Vending Machines) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (SSI 2023/26...