How does the Citizens’ Panel on Public Participation work?
Earlier this year, the Citizens’ Panel on Public Participation (CPPPC) launched an inquiry into public participation, looking at how people’s voices are heard in the...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.Today at the...
Voting for candidates in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections opens today
The elections for members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) run from 8 to 21 November 2021.We spoke to Cllr Ellie Bird who...
Government updates guidance on masks
Guidance for pupils and staff on the use of face coverings in schools and on school transport has been updated.In light of the latest...
Coronavirus – period of self-isolation reduced to 10 days from Monday
All over the UK, anyone who is required to self-isolate, due to contact with someone who has had a positive test for Covid-19, or...
Bill Gates visits Edinburgh
Yesterday afternoon following a visit to the University of Edinburgh, Bill Gates met the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.The meeting allowed Mr Gates to hear first-hand...
Green MSP questions Minister on civil partnerships consultation
Patrick Harvie, Scottish Green MSP for Glasgow, questioned the responsible Minister at Topical Questions at Holyrood today and raised with him concerns about the Scottish Government's consultation...
First Minister’s statement on easing lockdown restrictions
The First Minister, in a widely pre-pubblicised move, announced the first steps out of the Ccovid-19 lockdown on Thursday 28 May 2020. The full...
Coronavirus – unpaid carers invited to self-register for vaccination
Unpaid carers who have not already been identified through social security data or GP systems will be able to register themselves for a coronavirus...
Coronavirus – Monday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today.The number of people who had either their first or...
Coronavirus – Saturday’s figures
Public Health Scotland has just published the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland. The number of new cases reported today is 5,858 and in...
Scottish Parliament debates ending institutional racism in sport
Kaukab Stewart MSP secured a debate at Holyrood on Wednesday inviting discussion on the report into institutional racism in Cricket Scotland.The debate, with an...
Government to set out its Cost Crisis Programme for Government on...
When The Scottish Parliament convenes later today the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon will set out her programme for government against the backdrop of a...
Government allocates funding for war memorials
A further twenty war memorials across Scotland will be restored to their former glory after being awarded grants totalling £160,000, First Minister Alex Salmond...
First inspector of Crematoria appointed
The Scottish Government has appointed Scotland’s first Inspector of Crematoria.
Robert Swanson QPM will take up the post of HM Inspector of Crematoria for Scotland,...
Christmas greetings from the Scottish Liberal Democrats
In common with other political leaders the Liberal Democrats have issued a festive message.Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton, said:“Christmas is...
Two Edinburgh projects get government backing
Funding has been announced on Wednesday for two Edinburgh projects - Granton Station Enterprise Hub and the Nourishing Leith Hub.Granton Station Enterprise Hub...
Government workshops on firework zones to be held in Craigmillar this...
The Scottish Government is holding a series of workshops to inform communities and offer a chance for their views to be heard as it...
Scotland enshrines Rights of the Child in Scots Law
The Scottish Government has incorporated the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law.All MSPs voted unanimously for the...
John Byrne ‘s Christmas card for the First Minister unveiled
Artist John Byrne has created a Christmas Card for the First Minister in 2017 which is cheeky as well as festive, and dates back...
Government urged to act on target for cycling
Government must get on its bike to hit cycling targetScottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP has slammed the Scottish Government for its failure...
Minister announces more funding for the Mentors in Violence programme
During a visit to Tynecastle High School earlier today the Justice Secretary has announced another tranche of funding for the popular Mentors in Violence Prevention...
Coronavirus – moving to Level 0 from 19 July
Confirming the change to Level 0 during a statement to parliament on Tuesday over video link, the First Minister urged people to stick to...
Green MSP concerned about Borders Railway failing cyclists
Alison Johnstone, Scottish Green MSP for Lothian and co-convener of Holyrood's cross-party group on cycling, is adding her voice to concerns that the Borders...
Scottish Government confirms commitment to rights of trade unions
Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray, will today focus on The Scottish Government’s collaborative approach to industrial relations and the rights of trade unions.He will...
Holyrood – Bill on Responsible Parking could save council funds
The City of Edinburgh Council could save considerable sums of money if a bill launched today at Holyrood becomes law.
The Council has spent over...
Coronavirus – Wednesday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 5 May in Scotland are shown below.The...
Pedal on Parliament 2017
Several hundred cyclist gathered today (Saturday) in the Meadows to take part in the 2017 Pedal on Parliament. The event was policed fairly discretely by...
Referendum BIll makes progress
Parliamentary committee endorses Referendum BillThe Scottish Independence Referendum Bill has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle following the endorsement of the general principles of the...
IVF clinics in Scotland to reopen
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has given the four NHS IVF Centres in Scotland approval to reopen.Clinics are now able to...
