Gypsy/Travellers
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Gypsy/Traveller sites - interim site design guide: supplementary material
Information on learning from the demonstration projects funded through the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund (GTAF). It includes information on decanting residents, community engagement, accommodation types and terminology, and fire safety.
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Tackling Fuel Poverty in Scotland: periodic report 2021-2024
The first three year periodic report outlining the progress made between publication of the fuel poverty strategy in December 2021 to December 2024.
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Planning Application Statistics 2024/25 (April 2024 to September 2024)
These statistics set out an analysis of planning applications processed by Planning Authorities including the number, and type of applications and the decision times for applications.
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Gypsy/Travellers action plan 2024-2026: Fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland duty assessment summary document for Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026.
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Gypsy/Travellers action plan 2024-2026: Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026.
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Gypsy/Travellers action plan 2024-2026: Equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) results document for Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026.
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Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This impact assessment considers the likely effects of the effective community engagement in local development planning guidance on the rights and wellbeing of children.
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Effective community engagement in local development plans: consultation response summary
We consulted on guidance for effective community engagement in local development planning between 24 May and 13 September 2023. The 9 consultation questions aimed to gather a broad range of public and stakeholder views on the guidance.
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Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Statistics: Scottish Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 2023-24 (near actuals) and 2024-25 (estimates)
These data show the amount and type of local authority council housing income and expenditure. They show actual values for 2023-24 and estimates for 2024-25. They consist of a short publication (HTML and Pdf) and Excel tables.
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Additional Support for Learning review - action plan: third progress report - easy read
Progress report from the Scottish Government and COSLA providing an update on work undertaken since November 2022 and summarising the actions to be taken to deliver the recommendations from the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Additional Support for Learning review - action plan: third progress report
Progress report from the Scottish Government and COSLA providing an update on work undertaken since November 2022 and summarising the actions to be taken to deliver the recommendations from the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Additional Support for Learning review: action plan - update
An updated Additional Support for Learning (ASL) action plan, setting out the progress made since November 2022, to deliver against the recommendations made by the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Mobile homes: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the Mobile Homes pitch fee uprating provisions in the Housing (Scotland) Bill
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment summary
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) summary for the Housing (Scotland) Bill
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Improving the lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers
Voices of communities at the heart of plan to tackle discrimination and social exclusion.
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Improving the Lives of Scotland's Gypsy/ Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026 - easy read
Easy read version of the second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026
Second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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Housing (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) summary for the Housing (Scotland) Bill
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Mobile Homes: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment screening
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) screening for the Mobile Homes provisions in the Housing (Scotland) Bill
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Change to Pitch Fee Uprating Under the Mobile Homes Act 1983: Island Communities Impact Assessment Screening
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) Screening for the Change to Pitch Fee Uprating Under the Mobile Homes Act 1983
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Housing (Scotland) Bill Island Communities Impact Assessment Results
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) results summary for the Housing (Scotland) Bill
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Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) guidance note MHDGN 2024/01
This guidance note contains revised procedures for preparing a Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) and supersedes MHDGN 2023/02.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response - child-friendly version
This report explains how the Scottish Government (SG) is responding to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concluding observations. These were published in 2023. This document will tell you about some of the things we are doing to make things better for children and their families in Scotland
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response
This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Education: National Improvement Framework and improvement plan 2024
Sets out the vision and priorities for Scottish education that have been agreed across the system, and the national improvement activity that needs to be undertaken to help deliver those key priorities.
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Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Statistics: Scottish Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) & 2023-24 (budgeted estimates)
This official statistics publication reports council housing income and expenditure. Trends are 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) to 2023-24 (budgeted estimates).
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iMatter Survey 2022: demographic data exploration
Independent report by Webropol providing detailed information and analysis of staff experience in health and social care across Scotland, broken down by protected characteristics (as stated in Equality Act 2010). This report compiles data from the 2021 and 2022 iMatter survey.
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Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation
This consultation aims to improve housing accessibility through the review of Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and by introducing a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through updates to building standards and guidance.
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Gypsy/Travellers action plan: 2023
Sets out actions to help improve the lives of Gypsy/Travellers covering the period June to September 2023.
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Mobile Homes Act 1983 - pitch fee uprating: consultation analysis
Summarises findings from a public consultation on proposed changes to pitch fee uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.
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Violence Against Women and Girls - Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Services: report
The Independent Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services was led by Lesley Irving, former Head of the Scottish Government’s Equality Unit, who was supported by an Advisory Group comprising key figures from local government, academia and the third sector.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023: easy read
Provides an easy read update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023
Provides an update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.
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Scotland's Year of Stories 2022: equality impact assessment
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 showcased Scotland’s strongest culture, tourism and events assets and other key aspects of society by creating a collaborative platform for partners to work together and maximise benefits. The report highlights evidence, opportunities and actions to boost equality.
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Local Development Plan evidence report – defining Gypsies and Travellers: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation 'Local development plan evidence report - defining Gypsies and Travellers' which ran from December 2022 to February 2023.
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Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024
Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.
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Violence against women and girls funding review: analysis of responses
Analysis of the responses to the Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services call for evidence.
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Local development plans – defining Gypsies and Travellers: consultation
A consultation on a proposed definition of ‘Gypsies and Travellers’ for the purpose of local development plan regulations on evidence reports.
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Improving accommodation for Gypsy/Traveller communities
£20 million fund for local authorities to establish model sites.
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Gypsy/Travellers - accommodation needs: evidence review
Overview of the evidence about the accommodation needs of Gypsy/Travellers in Scotland, drawing on both academic and grey literature. It discusses current provision, accommodation needs and aspirations, and identifies key areas which could be explored through further research.
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Improving Gypsy/Traveller lives
Action plan to address inequalities.
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Improving the lives of Gypsy/Travellers: 2019-2021
Joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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Greater education opportunities for gypsy traveller families
Extra funding to boost teaching expertise.
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Managing unauthorised camping by Gypsy/Travellers in Scotland: guidance for local authorities
Practical advice for local authorities on how to manage unauthorised camp sites.