This paper looks at the potential benefits of climate proofing Scotland’s buildings through retrofitting programmes. It considers how these programmes should be delivered to reduce emissions quickly while maximising social and economic benefit. It recommends that more direct approach to delivery is needed with the Scottish Government providing the finance necessary for Local Authorities to establish municipal energy companies and deliver street-by-street retrofitting programmes, supported by a National Infrastructure Company.
October 2021
On 12 July 2023, the Scottish Government and COSLA published a consultation seeking views on potential changes to the council tax system that could see those in the highest value properties asked to pay more.
September 2023
On 17 April 2023, the Scottish Government and COSLA published a consultation on changes to council tax on second and empty homes/non-domestic rates, which would allow council tax to be increased for second and empty homes and for changes to the regulation of short-term lets.
July 2023
On 29 September 2023 the Scottish Government published a landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire asking for views on the introduction long-term rent controls in Scotland.
October 2023
