Local government

Independent report produced by the short-life Public Interest Journalism Working Group outlining their recommendations to the Scottish Government on developing a sustainable future for public interest journalism in Scotland.

Draft statutory guidance on the guiding principles on the environment and the duties set out in Part 2 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.

Net Revenues from the Scottish Crown Estate have been distributed to coastal Local Authorities for the benefit of coastal communities since 2019. This study was commissioned as part of the review process for the first two rounds of distribution of Scottish Crown Estate net revenues.

Personas of users and organisations produced by UserVision and Effini. This project supports the development of a data transformation framework to improve and enable data reuse in the Scottish public sector.

We have identified a model of co-design for the development of public sector data standards in Scotland. This report is a summary of a consultation on data standards in public sector organisations within Scotland.

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.

Guidance for responsible bodies about the exercise of the functions conferred on them by the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021.

A consultation on draft regulations and orders required for procedures in proposals, content of valuation notices, the publication of the draft valuation roll etc.

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

An easy read version of the National Care Service consultation paper.

Everyone, from private individuals to businesses and organisations are invited to help shape a local food strategy for Scotland. This consultation is the first stage in a strategy to make high quality food accessible to all and promote the benefits of local food.

Sixth annual summary report of the HEEPS programme which includes the outcomes achieved from the 2018-2019 programme and an overview of cumulative progress since 2013.

Letter from Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Public Finance and Migration, to ratepayers about reforms to the non-domestic rating system resulting from the Barclay Review of Non-Domestic Rates and the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020.

Overview of the process to determine the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2020 to 2021. The figures used are set out in Finance Circular 2/2020, which was agreed by Parliament prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so do not take account of additional COVID-19 funding.

This consultation presents proposals which will bring about important amendments to the Model Code of Conduct for Members of devolved public bodies since it was last reviewed in 2014.

Consultation on a review of the Councillors' Code of Conduct to seek views from relevant stakeholders and members of the public.

Guidance to help local authorities and other public bodies to demonstrate continuous improvement in their performance.

This independent report has been produced to support licensing authorities who wish to undertake an assessment of whether there is an overprovision of private hire cars in their area.

This non-statutory guidance relates to the discretionary power of local licensing authorities to refuse to grant private hire car vehicle licences on the grounds of overprovision as provided for in section 10 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

Research that looks at how effective Scottish planning policy has been in influencing local development planning and decision making.

Quarterly statistics on Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which reduces council tax liability of lower income households in Scotland.

Main findings arising from research of the current landscape of the accountability of Public Services in Scotland.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill introduced into Parliament on 25 March 2019.

This publication contains the 2018-2019 provisional outturn and 2019-2020 budget estimates for local authority capital expenditure, financing and prudential indicators on local authority external debt and the capital financing requirement.

Net revenue expenditure figures for all the main services carried out by Scotland's local authorities.

Council Tax collection rates for each local authority for billing year 2018 to 2019, and all previous years.

Council Tax reduction (CTR) awarded by age, household structure, income sources and employment status, the deprivation index, and Council Tax band in the financial year from April 2018 till March 2019.

Quarterly statistics on Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which reduces council tax liability of lower income households in Scotland.

Annual publication providing a comprehensive overview of financial activity of Scottish local authorities based on authorities audited accounts.

Analysis of responses to our consultation on accepted recommendations requiring legislation that came out of the Barclay Review of non-domestic rates. The consultation ran from 25 June until 17 September 2018.

Second edition of statutory guidance to SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water on fulfilling their responsibilities under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Scotland’s second national action plan as a member of the Open Government Partnership.

Housing Revenue Account Statistics 2017-2018 including statistics bulletin, tables, charts, survey form and guidance.

An extract of the Scottish Consolidated Fund accounts, prepared under paragraph 6 of Schedule 12 to the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

This quarterly report provides the number of recipients and the amount of Council Tax forgone through Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.

How local authorities should carry out the new legal duties imposed on them by Part 8 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

Respondents' views on planned introduction of the new regime for the licensing of sexual entertainment venues.

How local government in Scotland is audited, scrutinised and ultimately improved.

How to make a complaint about a Scottish council or councillor.

Information on local government organisations in Scotland and links to their respective websites.

Guidance on local authority discretion to reduce council tax discounts on second and long-term unoccupied homes.

Our plan for implementing the recommendations made by the Barclay Review of non-domestic tax rates.

This bulletin presents statistics on local authority housing income and expenditure in Scotland from their Housing Revenue Accounts (HRAs).

Report of the external Barclay review into tax rates for non-domestic properties, with recommendations for rates system reform.

Summary analysis of changes in the rateable value of non-domestic properties in Scotland following the 2017 revaluation.

Council tax collection rates for each local authority for billing year 2016 to 2017 and all previous years.

Contact details for local Assessors, local councils and our local finance team, for enquiries regarding non-domestic rates.

Analysis of responses to the public consultation on possible transitional arrangements relating to the 2017 non-domestic rating revaluation.

Information on how local authorities may borrow money to fund capital expenditure.

Model Code of Conduct for Members of Devolved Public Bodies revised edition February 2014