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We support the creation of the Passenger Standards Authority (PSA) with responsibility for consumer licence functions and increased statutory powers, grown out of Transport Focus. This is the best way to incorporate Transport Focus’s existing skills and knowledge.
Long term empty homes are likely to an issue in any community, but we would make the same case about who is best place to make decisions on applying a council tax premium.
In the current delivery plan which runs to 2026, Best Start, Bright Futures, the Scottish Government clearly states that parental employment is a key driver to meet the statutory targets to address child poverty.
Recent schemes in England to create loans for cultural organisations have had very mixed results and are likely not the best option for museums and galleries in Scotland.
Recent schemes in England to create loans for cultural organisations have had very mixed results and are likely not the best option for museums and galleries in Scotland.
. • Developed a high level Housing Emergency Action Plan based around 3 main themes of Maintaining Affordable Housing Supply, Making best use of existing properties and Housing access and enhancing prevention of homelessness.
As discussed during the session, there is an expectation that all staff will work from an office at least two days per week which makes best use of our available office space.
NTMC is generally assumed lawful if: • It is believed to be in the child’s best interests. Where a child lacks competence, there is a presumption that the parents will have the child’s best interests at heart.
When asked whether budgetary constraints impact on the NPF, participants noted that there was some impact but “sometimes more money is not the best thing”. Financial constraints can focus and optimise delivery where you can “get more bang for your buck”.