Regeneration
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Community Energy Generation Growth Fund opens
£8 million for community renewable projects.
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 - part 5 asset transfer: findings report review
This report presents findings from a review of asset transfers as introduced by Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The aim of this review is to present and synthesise findings on the implementation of asset transfer legislation and explore its impact.
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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015: update and findings report
Findings of in-depth reviews of Part 3, Participation Requests and Part 5, Asset Transfer of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015; an assessment of the implementation of Part 2, Community Planning; and an update on all the other parts of the Act.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2024
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2024 reporting year.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy - Gaelic version - Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
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Planning, Infrastructure and Place Advisory Group: annual report 2024
Annual report covering the activities of the Planning Infrastructure and Place Advisory Group in 2024. Prepared in Collaboration with Scottish Futures Trust.
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Enabling communities to thrive
Funding for regeneration.
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Flood Resilience Strategy: case studies
Examples of diverse initiatives around Scotland that are in some way contributing to our flood resilience.
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Effective community engagement in local development planning: guidance
Guidance to assist with engagement activities in the preparation of local development plans. It is part of measures introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 to put community voices at the heart of the planning system in Scotland.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy: Easy Read
The easy read version of the National Flood Resilience Strategy.
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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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National Flood Resilience Strategy
Sets out a vision for a flood resilient Scotland through to 2045 and beyond.
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Compulsory purchase reform: progress report December 2024
This report recaps progress to date on the Scottish Government's comprehensive programme of work to reform and modernise the compulsory purchase system in Scotland. It summarises emerging proposals and sets out next steps heading into 2025.
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Masterplan Consent Area Regulations: consultation responses summary
Summary of the responses to the Masterplan Consent Area Regulations consultation.
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Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2023
The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a data collection to establish the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Scotland.
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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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Record high peatland restoration
Improving climate change resilience.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: final impact assessment report update
This impact assessment report update relates to our planning guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods which was produced to support the implementation of the policy framework within the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: planning guidance
The guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods aims to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods which prioritise environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Island investment
Deputy First Minister welcomes completion of new £49 million Stornoway terminal.
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CO2 mine gas - site investigation and risk assessment: best practice
Report collating current practice in local authorities and provide a summary assessment of options to deliver a standardised ‘good practice’ approach to risk assessment, reporting, mitigation and verification of mitigation measures for mine gas.
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Scottish Islands Typology: overview 2024
This report outlines the Scottish Islands Typology (2024). It classifies Scotland’s islands into ten categories based on combinations of population, access to local amenities, and access to mainland Scotland. It offers an alternative way to compare the differences and similarities between islands.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.
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Local Living and 20 Minute Neighbourhood - draft planning guidance: consultation analysis
We consulted on the Local Living and 20 Minute Neighbourhood: draft planning guidance between 27 April and 20 July 2023. The 10 consultation questions aimed to gather a broad range of public and stakeholder views on each element of the guidance.
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European Investment Bank - SPRUCE evaluation: final report
This report sets out the findings of the final evaluation of the Scottish Partnership for Regeneration in Urban Centres (“SPRUCE”) fund, undertaken by the Indigo House Group on behalf of the JESSICA Holding Fund Scotland.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: programme pipeline update - March 2023
This pipeline provides information relating to key major infrastructure programmes with an investment of £20 million or more included at Annex D of our Infrastructure Investment Plan, published in February 2021.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023
Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023
The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.
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Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Buidheann-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig: Aithisg do Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Ionmhas is na h-Eaconamaidh
Aithisg air molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: report
A report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy containing the recommendations of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: impact assessments
These impact assessments have informed the preparation the effective community engagement in local development planning consultation draft guidance. The assessments are being made available for comment in advance of their finalisation and finalisation of the guidance.
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Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: consultation
This consultation is about guidance on effective community engagement in the local development planning process. It is for planning authorities and communities. It supports the local development planning approach of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, associated new regulations and guidance.
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Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2022
The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a data collection undertaken to establish the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Scotland.
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: consultation
We are seeking views on this draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods to support the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - draft guidance consultation: impact assessment report update
The impact assessment report update relates to the consultation on our draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods, produced to support the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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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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Investing in Communities
£27 million to tackle disadvantage.
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Transforming vacant and derelict land
Fifteen projects share £10 million.
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Grants to revitalise neighbourhoods
Funding of £25 million to support community projects and local economies.
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Community projects get £25 million funding
Investment in regeneration and to tackle inequality.
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Regenerating communities
£30 million to support economic recovery.
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More funding for community regeneration
Further £25 million investment to tackle inequality.
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Regenerating Scotland’s Communities
Fund supporting projects to create new jobs.
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Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: evaluation
Evaluation which assessed whether and how the fund achieved its aims as well as considering community involvement, social outcomes and success factors.
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Migration vital to Scotland’s future workforce
Experts highlight risk of acute labour shortages without immigration.
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Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: projects invited to stage two 2020-2021
List of projects invited to submit full stage two applications for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) from 2020 to 2021.
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£20m of support for regeneration in local communities
More than 600 jobs to be created or supported.
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Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 2019-2020: projects invited to stage two
List of projects invited to submit full stage two applications for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) from 2019 to 2020.
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Tackling poverty and inequalities
£4m for 22 projects throughout Scotland.
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Empowering communities
£20 million to tackle poverty and inequalities.
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New investment for Clyde Gateway
Funding secures future for regeneration programme.
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Decommissioning fund awards
£1.1 million to applicants in first round of funding.
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Designing communities
People to have say in the design of their area.
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Community-led regeneration approach: review
Findings from an independent review into the partnership approach delivered by the People and Communities Fund (PCF).
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Improving forensic medical examination services
£76,000 for new training developed for rural communities.
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Regenerating coastal communities
£4.3 million to improve access and facilities.
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Scotland’s first urban right to buy
Consent granted for Portobello church purchase.
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£8.35 million to support urban regeneration in the heart of Glasgow
New high quality office space and hundreds of jobs for the city centre
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Decrease in derelict and urban vacant land
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Action on climate change
Protecting peatlands.
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Supporting urban regeneration
Milestone for SPRUCE fund.
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Avian influenza
Renewal of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
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Commitment to regeneration
Clyde Gateway to benefit from £6.5 million of Scottish Government funding.
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Easing high demand for allotments
New powers could help more community groups to “grow your own”
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Review of Business Improvement Districts Scotland
A summary of research exploring the impact of Business Improvement Districts in Scotland.
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Town Centre Action Plan: year two progress report
Second year report on the progress made towards delivering the Town Centre Action Plan.
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Community and enterprise in Scotland's town centres
A report on how to revitalise our town centres.
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Community benefits in public procurement
This report presents the findings of a pilot programme which was intended to promote the use of 'community benefit'.