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Tory MSP launches consultation on new Bill to tackle ‘scourge’ of fly-tipping

New legislation is needed to tackle the “growing scourge” of fly-tipping, a Tory MSP has said. Murdo Fraser spoke out on the problem as he revealed plans to introduce what he called a “common sense” Bill at Holyrood. He wants to “substantially” ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Landlords seek legal advice over Scottish Government rent freeze

A “coalition of landlords” is seeking legal advice over a Scottish Government move that has frozen rents and banned evictions until at least April next year. MSPs voted to back the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill last week ...

13 Oct 2022 at 13:30

Scotland

Landlord coalition file petition for review of rent freeze and eviction ban

A group of landlords associations is seeking a judicial review at Scotland’s highest court over the decision to freeze rents and ban evictions. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) and Propertymark ...

20 Jan 2023 at 13:32

Scotland

Grouse shooting laws will have ‘seismic’ impact, campaigners claim

Laws regulating grouse shooting will have a “seismic” impact on rural Scotland, opponents have claimed as MSPs passed legislation in Holyrood. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will establish licensing schemes for the ...

21 Mar 2024 at 17:19

Scotland

Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban

Scottish ministers are to push ahead with a full ban on snares – despite pleas from gamekeepers to bring in a licensing scheme to allow use of the devices to continue. Environment minister Gillian Martin confirmed the Government will ...

09 Nov 2023 at 17:39

Scotland

Gamekeepers fear snaring ban will leave them in ‘dire straits’, MSPs told

Gamekeepers will be left in “dire straits” if snares are banned, MSPs were told, with a Holyrood committee hearing it could be “absolutely devastating” for those who manage the land. Conor Kelly, of the Scottish Gamekeepers ...

08 Nov 2023 at 13:51

Scotland

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

The Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords. Landlords across Scotland launched the judicial review in the Court of Session after lawyers ...

02 Nov 2023 at 17:36

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Scotland’s First Minister has been urged to clarify how his Government will tackle key climate targets following the collapse of the powersharing agreement with the Greens. Friends of the Earth Scotland campaigners warned ...

25 Apr 2024 at 14:34

Scotland

Holyrood committee backs snares ban

A Holyrood committee has backed plans to ban the use of snares in Scotland, with environment minister Gillian Martin telling MSPs the devices cause “unacceptable levels of suffering” for animals. She said banning snares ...

07 Feb 2024 at 15:30

Scotland

No evidence to support ‘big is bad’ position on land ownership, ministers told

A body representing landowners has told ministers that large parcels of land owned by a single entity are not a bad thing, as a consultation on new land reform laws is set to close. The Scottish Government is seeking ...

29 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Coalition calls for urgent review of mobile mast rollout

A coalition of rural, wildlife and conservation bodies has called for an urgent review of the rollout of mobile network infrastructure across Scotland amid concerns about the impact of masts on the country’s most ...

26 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Wildlife crime down by almost a quarter, new figures show

Wildlife crimes in Scotland have fallen by almost a quarter, the most recent figures show. New figures published by the Scottish Government showed offences had fallen to pre-pandemic levels, with 220 recorded in ...

28 Feb 2025 at 15:22

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