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The Committee calls for an area-specific place-based approach to tackle climate change across Scotland; to ensure all players work together to co-ordinate and report on climate change measures.
Committee reports
Date published:
28 September 2022
I see a lot of really good ideas, with many areas trying out innovative things, but I am a bit worried that that is not well co-ordinated, which can lead to different experiences for people in different areas.
Scottish Ministers can appoint a national planning improvement co-ordinator.
Scottish Ministers can issue guidance on the promotion and use of mediation in planning matters.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 February 2022
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Rachel Raynor, Deputy Legislation Co-ordinator in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate added that there is a checking process to "ensure that a high standard of drafting is maintained" and if issues do arise "we consider and reflect carefully on the issue and on what can be done to avoid it happening in the future."
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee proposes a co-ordinated approach across parliamentary committees—
That each subject committee takes the lead in scrutinising policies and proposals within its remit;
To issue a joint call for views on behalf of participating committees and to work as collabora...
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee proposes a co-ordinated approach across parliamentary committees—
That each subject committee takes the lead in scrutinising policies and proposals within its remit;
To issue a joint call for views on behalf of participating committees and to work as collaboratively as possible in relation ...
Going forward, we would ask Committee members to note:
(a) the need for a cross-government approach to transition as co-ordination and collaboration are essential to enabling such a major shift and allowing our industry to play its full part, in conjunction with others.
The "hard yards" of decarbonisation will therefore fall within this parliamentary session, and will require detailed, strategic and co-ordinated scrutiny across multiple portfolios.
It is worth noting that the Bill does not end freedom of movement for EEA nationals at the end of the implementation period - the UK Government has indicated it proposes to do this though the planned Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill.
Further detail on citizens' rights in the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Part 2...
Among the recurring recommendations were the need for:
Co-ordination and collaboration between services;
A person-centred focus, involving the young person and their parents in decision making;
Starting the transitions planning process early;
Young people and their parents having a single point of contact;
Increased information about available options;
Mo...