Scottish Government

Wednesday 28/03/2012

Consultation on Miscellaneous Amendments to the Planning System 2012 [Planning]

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft legislation for a number of refinements and amendments to the procedures on development management, schemes of delegation, local reviews and appeals.

Consultation on the General Permitted Development Amendment Order 2012 [Planning]

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on draft legislation for a number of refinements and amendments to the non-domestic elements of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO). A summary of the key changes is set out in Table 1. We are inviting written responses to this consultation paper by Friday 22 June 2012

Development Delivery Consultation 2012 [Planning]

The purpose of this consultation is to garner views on the efficacy of current processes in delivering development; and to invite views on proposals that could assist the delivery of development and infrastructure.

Development Plan Examinations Consultation 2012 [Planning]

The Scottish Government is committed to a plan – led system. Up to date and relevant development plans are intended to provide certainty for investors and communities alike and to form the context for decisions on planning applications. We are aware of some emerging issues that may need to be addressed in the meantime and those are the focus of this consultation paper.

National Planning Framework 2 Monitoring Report 2012 [Planning]

The National Planning Framework 2 Monitoring Report 2012 updates progress on implementing the strategy.

Planning Reform - Next Step [Planning]

Planning Reform Next Steps sets out a programme for further reform of the planning system.

Cancer Plan for Children and Young People in Scotland 2012-15 [Health and Community Care]

Cancer Plan for Children and Young People in Scotland produced by Managed Service Network for Children and Young People with Cancer.

Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland's Colleges [Education and Training]

Professional Standards for Initial Teacher Education and Training of college lecturers in Scotland.

Gross Expenditure on Research and Development Scotland 2010 [Statistics]

This publication presents information on Gross expenditure on Research and Development which comprises that undertaken by the business, higher education and government sectors.

Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy 2011 [Statistics]

The results of the 2011 Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) which focused on numeracy.

Tuesday 27/03/2012

2010/11 Scottish Crime and Justice Survey: Drug Use [Research]

This report presents findings from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2010/11 Drug Use module. The report provides information on the experience and prevalence of illicit drug use amongst the general adult population in Scotland.

Monday 26/03/2012

A Scotland-wide Data Linkage Framework for Statistics and Research: Consultation Paper on the Aims and Guiding Principles [Research]

The main purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the aims of the Data Linkage Framework and a draft set of guiding principles.

Friday 23/03/2012

A new tribunal system for Scotland - easy read guide [Law, Order and Public Safety]

An easy read quice to accompany the Scottish Government's Proposals for a New Tribunal System for Scotland

The Impact of Workplace Initiatives on Low Carbon Behaviours [Research]

This research, commissioned jointly by the Scottish Government, Defra and the 2020 Climate Group, investigates ‘what works’ in delivering low-carbon behavioural initiatives in the workplace.

The Impact of Workplace Initiatives on Low Carbon Behaviours - Case Study Report [Research]

This case study report is one output from a research project, commissioned jointly by the Scottish Government, Defra and the 2020 Climate Group, which investigates ‘what works’ in delivering low-carbon behavioural initiatives in the workplace. The report highlights the actions taken by 10 innovative employers.

Consultation on the Scottish Government's Proposals for a New Tribunal System for Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scottish Government's proposals for reforming the devolved tribunal system in Scotland.

Consultation Analysis Report: Council Tax on Long-Term Empty Properties and the Housing Support Grant [Housing]

An analysis of the responses received to the Council Tax on long-term empty properties and housing support grant consultation.

Raising Attainment [Education and Training]

Advice for teachers on raising attainment for all in Scotland.

Thursday 22/03/2012

Scottish Social Housing Charter [Housing]

The Scottish Social Housing Charter as approved by the Scottish Parliament on 14 March 2012.

National Performing Companies - Annual Report of Activity - 2010/11 [Arts and Culture]

National Performing Companies - Annual Report of Activity - 2010/11 A report on the 4th year of the Scottish Government’s direct funding relationship with Scotland’s five National Performing Companies.