There are 37,087 results relating to "S6W-01975"
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Date answered:
28 February 2025
S6W-34346
The £15 million we have invested annually in local authority community-based mental health supports has also benefitted many neurodiverse children and young people. S6W-34346
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Date answered:
27 February 2025
S6W-34222
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) undertake risk-based l audits in meat plants with frequency of audit informed by compliance levels of the business.FSS have a primary responsibility to monitor the performance of, and promote best practice by, enforcement authorities enforcing food legislation in Scotland where compliance does not meet legal requirementsThe overarching aim is to provide assurance that the delivery of official controls for food and feed is compliant with Scottish and UK legal requirements and official guidance.The audit programme is risk-based, and all reports are published. https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/business-and-industry/safety-and-regulation/audit-and-monitoring S6W...
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Date answered:
27 February 2025
S6W-35156
These are operational matters for individual taxi drivers and/or operators, in conjunction with licensing authorities.In May 2023 the Scottish Government published updated best practice guidance for local licensing authorities and taxi and PHC operators on the licensing of taxis and PHCs and their drivers.The guidance was updated with the assistance of a working group that consisted of representatives from the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, various local licensing authorities, taxi and PHC trade representatives and UNITE the Union.The guidance can be viewed at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/taxi-private-hire-car-licensing-best-practice-licensing-authorities-taxi-private-hire-car-operators-3rd-edition/Chapter 5 (vehicles) of the guidance provides examples of best practice that independent licensing authorities may wish to consider in relation to security in vehicles, such as the use of CCTV. S6W...
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Date answered:
26 February 2025
S6W-34605
The LGBF, which is run by the Improvement Service on behalf of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE) (Scotland), helps councils compare their performance against a suite of efficiency, output and outcome indicators that cover all areas of local government activity.All new policy commitments or changes to existing policy, that have a financial impact on local government, must be approved through the formal financial governance process which requires agreed recommendations from the joint Scottish Government and COSLA Officers’ Settlement and Distribution Group and political agreement from Scottish Ministers and COSLA political Leaders.The Scottish Government also publish the Scottish Local Government Financial Statistics (SLGFS) annually that provides a comprehensive overview of financial activity of Scottish local authorities based on authorities audited accounts. S6W...
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Date answered:
25 February 2025
S6W-35028
Although complex, once developed and introduced, this will encourage improvements in the terms and conditions of the social care workforce, specific to the roles and responsibilities across this sector.The Scottish Government is committed to promoting collective bargaining and, despite financial constraints, we continue to provide funding and support to trade unions, recognising their role in advancing fair work across Scotland. S6W...
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Date answered:
25 February 2025
S6W-34266
The risk management advice can be used to inform ministerial decisions on changes to legislation, or to provide guidance on issues affecting businesses and consumers. S6W-34266
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Date answered:
24 February 2025
S6W-34280
Further to this, FSS will also target products in its national food sampling programmes where there is intelligence on the potential mis-use of certain additives to inform the targeting of enforcement action or guidance that may be required to strengthen compliance. S6W-34280
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Date answered:
24 February 2025
S6W-34146
(c) No individuals were convicted and sentenced to 'other penalties' under legislation related to speeding on trunk roads (where main crime) between 2018-19 and 2022-23. S6W-34146
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Date answered:
24 February 2025
S6W-34273
Recent results show 8 in 10 adults in Scotland have heard of FSS.Pre- and Post-Campaign Research: Evaluates shifts in public perception and behaviour before and after key campaigns.Social Media Metrics: Engagement rates (likes, shares, comments) and reach help measure the impact of online campaigns.Website Analytics: Tracking page views, dwell time, and downloads of guidance materials indicates audience interest and information retention.Media Coverage Analysis: Volume, sentiment, and audience reach of press and broadcast coverage provide insights into campaign effectiveness.Food Safety & Fraud Reporting: Changes in public reporting of food safety concerns and food crime cases following awareness efforts.Public Sentiment Analysis: Social listening tools help gauge real-time reactions to food safety incidents and misinformation.Quarterly Reporting to the Executive Management Board & Finance and Business Committee (FBC): Key performance indicators (KPIs) track campaign success.Lessons Learned Assessments: Inform future improvements to communications strategy. S6W...
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Date answered:
24 February 2025
S6W-34524
We are aiming to assist the sector by improving notification of continued funding to third sector organisations and increasing the number of two year grants we can offer as part of our commitment to Fairer Funding. S6W-34524
