Proposals outlined to shape consultation. Initial proposals designed to deliver fundamental reform of local governance have been set out to help shape the debate on improving public services. The ...

Survey measuring and tracking changes in people's social, political and moral attitudes in Scotland. The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey has been tracking changes in people's social, political ...

Initiatives to drive economic growth and tackle poverty. Projects to create jobs and regenerate communities across Scotland will benefit from funding set out in the 2026-27 Scottish Budget. Deputy ...

Guide for local authorities to apply their discretion to either reduce or increase council tax liability to second and long-term empty homes. This guidance note replaces the previous guidance - Local ...

This report outlines the current thinking for the proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill which would aim to better respect, protect and champion the rights of neurodivergent ...

This draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) outlines Scotland’s plans to reduce emissions between 2026 and 2040. It has been superseded by the final CCP, published in March 2026 following consultation and ...

This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2024, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland. After increasing for the first time ...

This paper sets out why Scotland should become an independent country, and what an independent Scotland could look like. It provides details of this Scottish Government’s proposals for an independent ...

Your Right to Decide sets out the Scottish Government's view that it is for the people of Scotland to decide on their constitutional future. It calls on the UK Government to make a clear commitment to ...

It will focus on: eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high quality and sustainable public services.

The Rent Officer maintains rental information for each category of LHA rates. Mathematical calculations are applied to the list of rents to determine the LHA rates. However for this year (2026-27) all ...

Guidance to education authorities and schools on the national approach to LGBT inclusive education. “develop National Guidance which clearly states expectations regarding LGBT Inclusive Education and ...