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Last updated:
10 October 2024
PreBudget 2025 to 2026 9 October 2024
For example, for a second year running, the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) will not be funded.
Last updated:
8 September 2022
20220907_COSLA_Submission
COSLA recognises that national Page 2 of 5 funded policies are important and are part of the mix of interventions which area required, but Councils also need flexible resource which they are can use locally to develop their own projects and programmes.
Committee reports
Date published:
27 February 2026
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Report on the Draft Climate Change Plan - Private sector
However, the draft CCP sets out five ways the Scottish Government provide "cross-sectoral support for businesses":
Policy and strategic planning - by creating a stable policy environment and removing regulatory barriers;
Funding and financial support- examples given include the SME Loan Scheme for energy efficiency upgrades and the Green Jobs Fund;
Advice and expertise - highlighting the roles of Enterprise Agencies, Business Energy Scotland, Energy Savings Trust and Zero Waste Scotland;
Workforce development - for example, the Green Jobs Workforce Academy; and
Tools and resources - for example a Net Zero Accelerator Tool for businesses to develop net zero plans.iiDraft Climate Change Plan, Annexe 1- Supporting Content, pgs 8-9
The Committee heard that private sector finance is vital, with stakeholders proposing a range of mechanisms for leveraging funds, including blended finance modelsiiiWritten submissions - Glasgow City Council; Food and Drink Federation Scotland; The Highland Council, contracts for difference (CfDs)ivWritten submission - The Highland Council, and green bondsiiiWritten submissions - Food and Drink Federation Scotland; Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh; The Highland Council; Get Glasgow Moving; Glasgow City Council.
Last updated:
5 February 2026
NHS Education for Scotland
NES has statutory responsibility for the education, training and development of the healthcare workforce in Scotland, including responsibility for the quality and safety of postgraduate medical training.
Committee reports
Date published:
28 February 2024
Stage 1 Report on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill - Annexe D - Business Engagement Event - Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill ? Wednesday 15 November ? themes arising from discussion
themes arising from discussion
Challenges
Persuading consumers to choose sustainable alternatives;
Cost of living crisis and how it is influencing consumers behaviours;
Awareness of the circular economy and why it is important;
Access to capital investment to grow capacity and output;
Reliance on grant funding as part of overall budget;
Start-up investment and overhead costs required to implement and operate bespoke sustainable infrastructure and facilities;
Advice and support available to help encourage small and medium sized enterprises to navigate funding and policy landscapes;
Access to skilled labour with specific expertise relating to the circular economy;
The cost of educational and apprenticeship programmes to develop skills staff;
Advantages available to businesses with linear models and practices;
Tough market conditions for circular SMEs.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 July 2022
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Local authorities have the flexibility to allocate Scottish Government funding based on their individual needs.
Last updated:
7 November 2022
CallForViewsResponse_Midlothian Council_19 August 2022
• Increase in availability in affordable social housing. 2 • More investment in income maximisation services. • A more coordinated approach to funding. • Long term, sustainable funding. • Data sharing with Social Security Scotland.
Last updated:
21 December 2022
PreBudgetScrutiny_DFMToConvener_20Dec22
We also deals and to fund predominantly joint priorities such as additional funding for Education note the view that local authority and Social Care.
Last updated:
1 June 2023
Minute of meeting held 30 January 2023
Nicola then discussed the vital role the fund played to provide support and care for families with children with additional support needs, and how the fund created stability around funding – allowing the charity to organise support in place of lacking provisions for ASN childr...
Committee reports
Date published:
19 December 2025
Criminal Justice Committee Report on its Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2026/27 - Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland
Forensic Services have been working to develop options for a long-term sustainable model that can meet this demand in the future and expect this to require additional revenue and capital funding from 2027 onwards.
