Tag: Holyrood

Committee welcomes Crown Estate Bill

A Holyrood Committee has welcomed the Scottish Crown Estate Bill in a new report, while also suggesting ways it could be strengthened. The Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee made a series of recommendations followings its examination of the Scottish Crown Estate Bill. Continue reading Committee welcomes Crown Estate Bill

Best of the press at Holyrood in August

The aftermath of an attack that shook the heart of London; a rioter on fire running from police in Venezuela; a young boy being pulled alive from rubble in Mosul and concertgoers hiding from a gunman at a country music festival in Las Vegas … these are just some of the powerful images that will be on display in a free exhibition at the Scottish Parliament, as part of World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 from Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 25 August.

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Supporting our small businesses: Holyrood Committee launches survey

Is enough being done to support Scotland’s local businesses? A new inquiry by the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee will explore just this.

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Minister is causing confusion over new homes promise, say Greens

A Green MSP is challenging the Scottish Government’s housing minister to clarify if the government still plans to build 50,000 new, affordable homes, as promised in its election manifesto. Kevin Stewart wrongly told a Holyrood committee yesterday that his party had only pledged to “deliver” 50,000 affordable homes. Continue reading Minister is causing confusion over new homes promise, say Greens

Protect music venues from noise complaint closures, says Holyrood committee

Scotland’s live music venues should be given greater protection from noise complaints which can ultimately threaten them with closure, according to a Holyrood Committee.

 

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