Cities and regions

Statutory guidance for public sector bodies subject to the Fairer Scotland Duty to help them actively consider how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage, when making strategic decisions.

Screening Report for the Island Communities Impact Assessment undertaken for the National Development Plan for Crofting.

The Scottish Government's initial response to the final report of the Just Transition Commission. It sets out our long-term vision for just transition and provides details on our National Just Transition Planning Framework.

A new air quality strategy to replace Cleaner Air for Scotland - The Road to a Healthier Future, setting out the Scottish Government's air quality policy framework for the next five years and a series of actions to deliver further air quality improvements.

Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.

Analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.

In June 2020 we launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The Review group was asked to build on our town centre first approach and develop a refreshed vision for our towns and the means to achieve it.

Easy read version of A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres

Investment in regeneration and to tackle inequality.

Funding for regional deal.

Optimising town centres for the aftermath of COVID-19.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Councils across the Highlands and Islands back Scottish Government policy.

Summary of potential positive and negative impacts of the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill on groups with protected equality characteristics.

Scottish Government pledges £200 million investment.

A document analysing the likely costs and benefits of the South of Scotland Enterprise Bill to businesses and the third sector.

Biennial compendium publication comparing and contrasting statistics on key policy topics such as People and Communities, Services and Lifestyle, Economy and Enterprise broken down by Remote Rural, Accessible Rural and the Rest of Scotland.

Analysis report on the consultation process for creating the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. The report analyses both online responses and opinions expressed at the 26 engagement events held across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

£1.3 billion investment given the green light.

Economic growth plan announced.

Public services protected despite cuts to Scotland’s block grant.

Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

Next steps for city region deals outlined.

People to have say in the design of their area.

Scotland retains top UK region status outside London for foreign direct investment.

City Region Deals boosting jobs and local economies.

Brexit must not harm Dundee’s opportunity to host 2023 title.

UK Government should commit to City Region Deals.

Signing completes agreement.