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Mark Roberts Chief Executive Environmental Standards Scotland Ìrean Àrainneachdail na h-Alba [email protected] ard Mountain MSP Edw Convener Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP anuary 2025 10 J Dear Convener, Draft Scottish Budget 2025/26 The draft Scottish Budget for 2025/26 allocates a total of £3.8 million to Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS).

Last updated: 1 September 2026

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Recognising Women Councillors’ Experiences of Gender-based Violence in Scotland (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* R S7M-00982 Stuart McMillan: Congratulating Inverclyde Tourist Group on its 25th Anniversary (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Michelle Campbell*, Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00981 Bob Doris: Hospice Care Week 2026 - Don’t Leave Hospice Care to Chance (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Michelle Campbell* R, Jackie Dunbar*, Colin Beattie*, Dawn Black*, Patricia Gibson*, Katie Hagmann*, Gary Bouse*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00979 Laura Moodie: Recognising NSPCC Scotland’s Read, Write, Relationships Campaign (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Katie Hagmann*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00978 Marie McNair: Champion Dance and Cheer Wins Best Gym - Europe at Cheer Awards (lodged on 27 August 2026) Tuesday 1 September 2026 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Victor Currie* S7M-00977 David Torrance: Beetle Drive in Aid of MacMillan Cancer Support (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00974 Steven Bonnar: Child Maintenance, Protecting Children and Families in Scotland (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Patricia Gibson*, Katie Hagmann* S7M-00971 Alyn Smith: Record Keeper of the Year 2026 (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00970 Alyn Smith: City of Stirling Football Hall of Fame (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Victor Currie* S7M-00969 Dawn Black: Congratulating Southesk Primary School on Achieving OPAL Platinum Status (lodged on 27 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00968 Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill: Celebrating the Life and Work of Dolly Parton (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00967 Michelle Campbell: Acknowledging the Remarkable Life of Dolly Parton (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00966 David Torrance: Kirkcaldy Road Running Festival 2026 (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00965 Laura Mitchell: Burghead War Memorial Rededication Ceremony (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00963 Mark Simpson: Supporting the Revival of Caird Park Golf Course (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Angela Ross* S7M-00962 Colin Beattie: Samantha Gough Appointed an MBE (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00961 Dawn Black: Congratulating Whyte Cargo on Being Selected as a Finalist in The Courier Business Awards (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00960 Jenni Minto: Cllr Dougie Philand (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Gary Bouse* S7M-00957 Steven Bonnar: A Welcome to School for Every Child (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Patricia Gibson* S7M-00956 Dawn Black: Celebrating the Success of Summer's End Angus 2026 (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00955 Dawn Black: Congratulating Montrose Community Trust on Being Selected as a Finalist in The Courier Business Awards (lodged on 26 August 2026) Tuesday 1 September 2026 18 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00954 Willie Rennie: HEART Fuel Poverty Programme (lodged on 26 August 2026) New Support: Alex Cole-Hamilton* S7M-00953 Claire Baker: Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) reaches its 60th Anniversary (lodged on 28 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Baillie*, Lloyd Melville*, Laura Mitchell*, Katie Hagmann*, Gary Bouse* S7M-00950 Patricia Gibson: 250th Anniversary of the Death of David Hume (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00949 Clare Adamson: Celebrating 20 Years of the Scottish Storytelling Centre (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Katie Hagmann* S7M-00947 Thomas Kerr: Results of the Independent Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Stephen Kerr* S7M-00946 Laura Mitchell: Celebrating the Spirit of the Cairngorms (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00945 Laura Mitchell: The Launch of Moray Disability Sports Hub (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00943 David Torrance: Celebrating the Life of Ian Norval, Distiller of Kirkcaldy's Own Whisky (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00931 Patricia Gibson: Celebrating Marymass Festival 2026 in Irvine (lodged on 25 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00927 Colm Merrick: Ukrainian Independence Day (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Katie Hagmann* S7M-00926 Fulton MacGregor: A Play-Based Kindergarten Stage for Scotland (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Katie Hagmann* S7M-00925 Heather Anderson: Angus Cycling Festival (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Victor Currie* S7M-00923 Stephen Kerr: Supporting The Sunday Post It’s Time Campaign to End Violence Against Women (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Adam Harley* S7M-00922 Zen Ghani: Celebrating Nine Years of The Slated Teapot (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00917 Keith Brown: Bridge of Allan Named Scotland’s Prettiest Village or Small Town to Visit (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* Tuesday 1 September 2026 19 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00916 Clare Adamson: Recognition of Gordon Campbell's Service to the Coltness Community (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00915 Martyn Day: Parliament Recognises the Success of the Grangemouth Kerse Road Gap Community Art Project (lodged on 21 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00914 Clare Haughey: A Royal Burgh in Felt and Stitch (lodged on 21 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00912 David Torrance: Fife Voluntary Action Awarded Carer Positive Engaged Accreditation (lodged on 21 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00911 David Torrance: The Perfect Scoop wins Dessert Outlet of the Year award (lodged on 21 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00902 Jack Middleton: Aberdeen Science Centre Appoints New Patron (lodged on 21 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00901 Tim Eagle: Recognising Michael Dawson's Contribution to Elgin and the wider Moray community (lodged on 20 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00897 David Torrance: Congratulations to Little Beehive Nursery Kirkcaldy on Achieving UNICEF UK Silver: Rights Aware Accreditation (lodged on 20 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00895 Paul McLennan: Celebrating Dunbar Day Centre 50th Anniversary (lodged on 20 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00894 Pauline McNeill: Urgent Support for Palestinian Students Seeking to Study in Scotland (lodged on 20 August 2026) New Support: Lorna Slater*, Daniel Johnson* S7M-00893 Marie McNair: Gaelic Hearts Early Years Award (lodged on 20 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00892 Zen Ghani: Clair McDonald: Alasdair McKee Award 2026 (lodged on 24 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00891 Marie McNair: Stepping Stones’ 35th Anniversary (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00890 Alex Kerr: Hareleeshill Community Hub Poppy Project (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00888 Fulton MacGregor: North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band named Novice A World Pipe Band Champions (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00887 David Barratt: Congratulating St Ninian’s RC Primary School in Cardenden on its 100th anniversary (lodged on 19 August 2026) Tuesday 1 September 2026 20 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00886 Marie McNair: Allander Dental Care Take on Triple Charity Challenge (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00885 Laura Mitchell: 30th Anniversary of Elgin’s Biblical Garden (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00882 Jack Middleton: Aberdeen FC Community Trust - Centre Circle Whole Family Hub (lodged on 19 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00881 Jack Middleton: Denis Law Legacy Trust Impact Report (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00880 Dawn Black: Recognising the Actions of Stonehaven RNLI Volunteer Keith Scott and the Contribution of the RNLI and Emergency Services (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00879 Patricia Gibson: Celebrating 20 Years of Montenegro's Independence (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00874 Stuart McMillan: 20 Years of the Energy Ombudsman (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00873 Dawn Black: Brechin Cathedral Trust Takes Ownership of Brechin Cathedral (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00872 David Torrance: Golden Jubilee of St Peters Episcopal Church in Kirkcaldy (lodged on 18 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00868 Heather Anderson: Maggie’s: Thirtieth Anniversary and V&A Dundee Exhibition (lodged on 17 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00865 Clare Haughey: Welcoming Rutherglen’s Inaugural Book Festival (lodged on 14 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00864 David Torrance: Celebrating the Kirkcaldy Lottery's Support of the Adam Smith Global Foundation and Local Artists (lodged on 14 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00863 Colm Merrick: Celebrating 21 Years of Yoker Community Campus Development Company (lodged on 14 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00862 Clare Haughey: 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Blantyre in Malawi (lodged on 14 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* Tuesday 1 September 2026 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00859 Dawn Black: Congratulating the Stonehaven Fireballs on Reaching the Finals of the 2026 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00858 Dawn Black: Congratulating The Harbour Bar in Gourdon on Reaching the Finals of the 2026 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00857 Michelle Campbell: Celebrating the Work of Turf Youth and Community Project (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00856 Michelle Campbell: Celebrating the Work of Erskine Veterans Charity (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00855 Laura Mitchell: Celebrating Alan Winchester’s Contribution to Scotch Whisky (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00854 Laura Mitchell: World Organ Donation Day 2026 (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00850 Clare Haughey: The Newton Arms Named Community Venue of the Year (lodged on 13 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00849 Colm Merrick: Celebrating 10 Years of Anyiso (lodged on 12 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00847 Martyn Day: Congratulations to Murdoch Kennedy (lodged on 12 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00846 Laura Mitchell: Moray Girls FC Receives ScottishPower Grassroots Football Funding (lodged on 12 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00843 David Linden: Baillieston Main Street Pavement Festival Raises Over £3,000 for Charity (lodged on 12 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00840 David Linden: Glasgow’s Big Hearted Sandmyle Hotel (lodged on 12 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00838 Heather Anderson: Mark Stewart Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist (lodged on 11 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00834 David Torrance: Congratulations to Little Beehive Nursery Kirkcaldy on Achieving UNICEF UK Silver: Rights Aware Accreditation (lodged on 11 August 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00815 Patricia Gibson: Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026 (lodged on 7 August 2026) New Support: Adam Harley* S7M-00780 Clare Adamson: Congratulations to Steven Bryce on Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal Success (lodged on 17 August 2026) Tuesday 1 September 2026 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00707 Katy Clark: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's Service Delivery Review (lodged on 22 July 2026) New Support: Meghan Gallacher* Tuesday 1 September 2026 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Questions | Ceistean Questions Members selected for Portfolio Questions on 9 September 2026 The following members have been randomly selected for Portfolio Questions on the above date.

Committee reports Date published: 26 June 2023

A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland - Fleet age, maintenance and capacity

We heard views that it is taking longer and costing more to find replacement parts, especially specialist parts for uniquely designed vessels.iiWritten submissions from Auchrannie Resort and Orkney Ferries Ltd CMAL told us that responsibility for maintenance and repair lies with the ferry operator.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 28 February 2023, Col 18 Evidence from the private company Pentland Ferries highlighted the importance of inbuilt redundancy within their vessels, e.g. in the form of additional engines.iiNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 1 November 2022, Col 18 CMAL confirmed to us that such redundancy would be designed into new...

Committee reports Date published: 24 March 2021

Annual report 2020-21

The Committee took evidence at Stage 1 on the Bill at its meeting on 19 November 2020, and published its Stage 1 Report on 26 November 2020. At its meeting on 17 December 2020 the Committee considered the Bill at Stage 2.

Committee reports Date published: 19 January 2026

Audit Scotland Budget Proposal for 2026/27 - Sustainability of efficiency savings

Sustainability of efficiency savings In our Report on Audit Scotland’s Budget Proposal 2024/25, the Commission concluded that, “in future years, we expect to see more evidence from Audit Scotland on how it has undertaken to achieve efficiency savings and avoid underspends”.1Scottish Commission for Public Audit. (2024, January 26). Audit Scotland Budget Pro...

SPICe briefings Date published: 16 January 2026

Scottish Budget 2026-27 - Deputy First Minister, Economy and Gaelic

Digital Connectivity also sees a large increase (111% in real terms) which largely reflects the fact that one-off income was received in 2025-26 as part of the Gainshare agreement with BT.

SPICe briefings Date published: 16 December 2025

Scottish Parliament Statistics 2024-2025 - Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill SP Bill number44 Type of BillG Length of Bill (no. of pages in the Bill excluding contents pages and back sheets)110 Date introduced13 Mar 24 Preliminary discussions in committeeNZET 4 Jun 24Lead committee appointedStage 1 discussions in lead committeeNZET 11 Jun 24NZET 18 Jun 24NZET 25 Jun 24NZET 5 Nov 24NZET 19 Nov 24NZET 26 Nov 24NZET 3 Dec 24NZET 10 Dec 24NZET 17 Dec 24NZET 28 Jan 25NZET 4 Feb 25NZET 18 Feb 25NZET 11 Mar 25NZET 18 Mar 25Stage 1 discussions in other committeesDPLR 18 Jun 24DPLR 17 Sept 24DPLR 29 Oct 24DPLR 26 Nov 24Stage 1 report ref.SP 721SP 760Stage 1 plenary debate26 Mar 25Preliminary discussions in committee prior to Stage 2Stage 2 committee discussionsAfter stage 2 discussionsStage 2 report ref.Discussions in committee prior to Stage 3Stage 3 plenary debate/sDate passed / fell / withdrawnLength of Bill as passedLength of passage in calendar daysDate of Royal AssentAct Number

Committee reports Date published: 9 July 2025

Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship - Issues reported by the Survivor Reference Group

One woman mentioned that in her interactions with the police, she felt that she was educating officers with information she had researched independently.Key themes from lived experience engagement with members of Scottish Women's Aid Survivor Reference Group: 26 March Another women explained how her husband was able to make changes to their joint mortgage, ...

SPICe briefings Date published: 6 December 2024

Scottish Budget 2025-26 - Capital forecast

The reason for this is the Scottish Government plans to borrow less in 2026-27 than in 2025-26, and there is no planned use of ScotWind proceeds in 2026-27.

Committee reports Date published: 8 May 2024

Instruments considered by the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee during the third quarter of the Parliamentary Year 2023-24 - Annex A – Reporting grounds: 7 December 2023 to 29 February 2024

The reporting grounds engaged in this quarter are set out below: General reporting ground Non-Domestic Rates (Transitional Relief) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/5) Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee Council Tax (Dwellings and Part Residential Subjects) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/10) Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee Firefighters’ Pension Schemes (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 (SSI 2024/26...

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