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This aspect is massively failing from the Scottish Government, and much of the evidence that has been presented to the Committee is how this redesign has worked in England. This takes no account of the concerns re Lanarkshire's geography, demography and economic landscape.
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This input was helpful in informing a realistic approach to the Heat in Buildings programme, taking account of consumer understanding and the wider impacts on fuel poverty and health, as well as emissions.
What factors are being taken into account in the choice of solution to the legislative competence issues the Scottish Government sees in the Bill, and, in particular, why are only some of the legislative competence issues the Scottish Government sees in the Bill being addressed by the section 30 Order, while others are being left to a section 104 Order, whi...
COSLA noted that the FM fails to account for the “cumulative pressures and the unaccounted for/hidden financial burdens already facing and being carried by councils across Scotland”. 2 We invite the Criminal Justice Committee to consider, as part of your wider scrutiny of the Bill, the evidence received by this Committee on the FM.
The lack of impartial scrutiny and monitoring of administration of council tax leads to inconsistencies, inequalities, undetected errors, abuse of authority, abuse of process, fraud and a lack of accountability across Scotland’s local authorities.
Cross-Party Group on the Wood Panel Industry Monday 3rd November, 2025 at 10am - Via Zoom AGM - DRAFT Minutes Present MSPs Fergus Ewing MSP - Co-Convener Sharon Dowey MSP - Deputy Convener Emma Harper MSP - Registered Member Maurice Golden MSP - Registered Member Stephen Kerr MSP - Co-Convener Emma Roddick MSP - Registered Member Finlay Carson MSP - Registered Member Carol Mochan MSP - Deputy Convener Non-MSPs Alastair Kerr - Director General, Wood Panel Industries Federation Steven McArthur - EGGER Chris Emery - Kronospan Brian Wilson - Advisor, Invicta Public Affairs Andrew Laidler - EGGER Mark Cummings - Managing Director, Invicta Public Affairs Richard Thomson - Associate Director, Invicta Public Affairs Stephanie Marshall-White - Account...
That being said, the Scottish Government continues to believe that decisions on the management of arrears are best made locally, taking into account individual circumstances and the financial position of each council.
1 3 October 2025 Scottish Water Buchanan Gate Business Park Richard Leonard MSP Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Convener Glasgow, G33 6FB Public Audit Committee W: www.scottishwater.co.uk The Scottish Parliament EDINBURGH EH99 1SP Via email to: [email protected] Dear Convener Thank you for asking Scottish Water to respond to the recommendations in Flooding in communities: Moving towards flood resilience, the joint report from the Auditor General and Accounts...
Interactive Dialogues are important scrutiny and accountability mechanisms, and the Scottish Government welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to observing and implementing international obligations.
The Bank keeps its investment policies under continuous review, taking into account evolutions in investment best practice as well as the opportunities we see within the economy.