4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (325+ words) Clarifying the law on who can stand in Local Government elections....The Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Commonwealth Citizens) Bill will rectify...an issue concerning Commonwealth citizens in local government elections....while citizens from outwith the Commonwealth with…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (439+ words) The local authority’s new Rogue Landlords Taskforce will use data, local intelligence and targeted inspections...The Renters’ Rights Act now also lets local authorities issue higher fines and the council said it has...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (831+ words) sustainable tourism attraction and sporting venue after being allocated £1.18 million from the Scottish Government...Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn announced the grant, the first from Scottish Government’s £25 million...facility will deliver improved spaces for families, watersports enthusiasts, community groups and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (264+ words) This Programme for Government lasts for five years....The focus of this programme for government is eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling...In May, the people of Scotland once again entrusted my government with the privilege of serving them....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (475+ words) He accused John Swinney and his government of being “dangerously unprepared” after being pressured into...New figures released by the Scottish Government show 238 wildfires were recorded in Scotland last year...“If it wasn't for their hard work, bravery and local…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (477+ words) energy support schemes - have been told they can apply for help through the Government’s £1bn Crisis...The Government has confirmed that Gypsy and Traveller households on council‑run sites - who are often...authorities....authority sites....These questions were not addressed…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (354+ words) This week’s Programme for Government set out how the Scottish Government plans to deliver stronger and...“Public service reform is at the heart of this Government's priorities for the next five years and this...Programme for Government 2026 to 2031 – gov.scot…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (456+ words) session, following summer recess, First Minister John Swinney announced their five-year programme for government...lots of promises to increase spending in areas such as the NHS and housing and some major reforms in local...government and the NHS, which have…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (276+ words) The government has yet to decide whether the PRS Ombudsman will be required to share evidence of landlord...non-compliance with local authorities....authority”....authorities are being engaged to that end....authorities”....

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (903+ words) AS a Scot, it embarrasses me to say this, but the Scottish Government’s new Programme for Government,...This text should be a keystone document, crafted at the apex of Scotland’s Government – and presented...A contact of mine who works…...