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MSPs highlight concern at ‘uncertainty’ around powers of National Care Service

There is “uncertainty” in the social care sector about the powers of the proposed new National Care Service (NCS), a Holyrood committee has said. The Local Government Committee said ministers need to be clearer about their intentions for the new ...

14 Dec 2022 at 15:01

Scotland

No drop in private rental properties despite rent freeze, says minister

Early data does not show any drop in private rental properties despite the Scottish Government’s rent freeze, a minister has said. Minister for tenants’ rights Patrick Harvie said administrative figures showed a small increase in private rented ...

21 Mar 2023 at 10:56

Scotland

Proposed new visitor levy ‘can be a good thing’, MSPs told

Introducing a new levy on overnight stays for visitors could be a “good thing” if it is “done in the right way”, a senior official from the City of Edinburgh Council has said. Paul Lawrence, executive director of place for the authority, said ...

31 Oct 2023 at 12:58

MPs call for local authorities to be handed control of council tax

Councils should be given control over council tax as the current broken link between the local charge and the quality of services risks undermining local democracy, MPs have warned. An inquiry into the financial sustainability of local ...

23 Jul 2025 at 00:01

Waiting times for large social homes hit 100 years in some areas – analysis

Acute shortages of larger social housing suitable for families mean it would now take more than 100 years to clear waiting lists in some places, according to analysis of official figures. Amid concerns about the suitability, safety ...

09 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Government 1.5 million housebuilding target would only ‘dent’ need, says Rayner

The Government’s target for 1.5million new homes would only leave “a dent” in the country’s housing need, Angela Rayner has said. The Deputy Prime Minster told a committee of MPs that they are “achievable targets” that have been ...

07 Jan 2025 at 17:05

Scotland

Council workers ‘turning elsewhere’ for careers, MSPs warned

Councils need to be a more attractive place to work “for the good of the country”, union leaders have said. Members of Unison said as it stands, people are “turning elsewhere” for their careers – with MSPs told council workers ...

23 Sept 2025 at 17:30

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