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The impact on many of Scotland’s most fragile communities could be significant and we should not be surprised that the Tories are finding new ways to attack the poorest in our society.
What further impact may routine services face as a result of any—very welcome—increased roll-out of new coronavirus vaccines over that period, and how can the Scottish Government provide additional support to minimise that impact?
We plan to invite key stakeholders—who will, of course, include local authorities—to a round-table discussion in the new year to discuss proposals for future action on fly-tipping.
My officials will undertake a review of the arrangements for patient travel early in the new year, and I have asked them to conclude that review quickly.
We have established a collaborative town centre review to develop a new vision for our towns, taking Covid-19 into account, and to establish the means to achieve that.
However, following sustained pressure from the Scottish Government, the new proposals envisage a system of prioritising hauliers carrying live and fresh produce such as Scottish seafood.
Covid has presented challenges to engaging new participants in delivering services, and the numbers of referrals and starts have dropped since lockdown started.
Work is on-going for the construction of the new women’s national facility to replace Cornton Vale, and work on the two women’s community custody units will recommence in September.