Programme for Government 2024-25: Serving Scotland
First Minister John Swinney announced his first Programme for Government on 4 September 2024.
Housing
Policies
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Housing to 2040
Housing to 2040 sets out a vision for housing in Scotland to 2040 and a route map to get there. It aims to deliver our ambition for everyone to have a safe, good quality and affordable home that meets their needs in the place they want to be.
Crofting law reform proposals 2024: consultation
We are inviting views by 2 September 2024, on proposals for changes and simplifications to crofting law. Topics include entry to crofting, crofting communities, use of common grazings, strengthening residency and land use, and enhanced Crofting Commission powers.
Publications
The Scottish Government's Response to the Report of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic
22 November 2024
Private Residential Tenancy: rent adjudications
21 November 2024
Super Sponsor Scheme and Homes for Ukraine: guidance for local authorities
21 November 2024
Consultations
Scottish Building Safety Levy: consultation
23 September 2024
Building regulations - energy and environmental standards: consultation on proposed changes
31 July 2024
'Moving on' from care into adulthood: consultation
11 July 2024
Statistics and research
Scottish Welfare Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments: monthly data
05 November 2024
Housing options (PREVENT1) statistics in Scotland: 2023-24
29 October 2024
Short Term Lets Licensing Statistics Scotland to 30 June 2024
29 October 2024
News
Strengthening tenants’ rights
Greater flexibility to keep pets in homes amongst range of Housing Bill measures.
More support for the delivery of new homes
New Housing Planning Hub to unlock development sites.
Wood burning stoves to be permitted in new homes
Review addresses concerns from rural communities
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP
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Paul McLennan MSP
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