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The Accounts Commission will report on a national basis about the extent to which communities have been involved with councils to develop their new priorities with the new council make-up.
PACT staff are experienced facilitators who work with SPICe and Clerks to prepare committee members for engagement sessions and visits. Practical steps are taken, for example, to ensure that there are breakout spaces for those who want to take time to themselves before, after or during sessions.
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee (LGHPC) held an evidence session in March 2024 with a range of stakeholders to hear their experiences of CWB and to gather views on the potential impact of future legislation. The LGHPC also visited the island of Cumbrae to see examples of CWB in action.
An abduction is very likely and imminent (within next 48 hours)
If a parent believes their child may be taken out of the UK within 48 hours without a required consent, and there is a relevant court order in place, that parent should contact the police immediately via 101 or visit a police station.1Reunite International. (2020).
The Committee also took evidence from Tom Arthur, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance; Richard Dennis, Accountant in Bankruptcy and Agency Chief Executive; and James Clelland, Solicitor, Scottish Government.
The Committee visited One Parent Families Scotland in Glasgow for an informal discussion and held an online session with The Poverty Allia...
Exceptional attachment is seen as a particularly intrusive form of debt enforcement
Exceptional attachment replaced poindings and warrant sales as the diligence which catches assets in a debtor's home. Sheriff officers will visit the home in order to take control of the assets.
Reporters: None
Committee Clerk: Diane Barr
Advisers: None
Visits: None
Events: None
WitnessesThe following witnesses were called to give oral evidenceCategoryNumberScottish Government Ministers3Scottish Government officials6Members of the Scottish Parliament0Representatives of public bodies12Representatives of local authorities0UK Ministers0UK Government o...