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Human Rights Court judge to deliver Macfadyen Lecture
Tim Eicke to speak on challenges posed by climate change
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Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act
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Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions
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Planning fees shakeup proposed in new consultation
Increased charges put forward along with new fee items
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Charge to be introduced for disposable cups
New legislation designed to tackle single use items
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“Powerful new laws” needed to save Scots wildlife: Attenborough
Naturalist demands action after report finds species at risk
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Climate Change Bill passed by Holyrood
Measure commits to net-zero emissions Scotland by 2045
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Landowners worry for rural communities under Planning Bill
Amendments "detrimental" to those seeking development
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Watermans moves to larger Edinburgh offices
Personal injury firm targets further expansion
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Planning Bill "unworkable" after amendments, Society warns
Holyrood stage 3 needs to cut complexity, and burdens on authorities
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Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving
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Short-term lets: in need of regulation? Ministers consult
Views sought on possible powers for local authorities
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Planning Bill under threat from new costs due to amendments: minister
Government considering how to respond at stage 3
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Land Commission protocol supports community engagement process
Toolkit enhances Scottish Government guidance on land management
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Judge warns against "excessive use of preliminary objections" to appeals
Adviser to site owner had interest to appeal enforcement notice
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Court publishes new rules on protective expenses orders
Revisions follow review of prescribed tests, and procedure
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Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards
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Climate Change Bill goes out to views
MSPs seek comments on whether targets tough enough
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No fracking ban in place in Scotland, judge finds
Judicial review refused as "no legally enforceable prohibition"
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Planning Bill passes stage 1, but with opposition warnings
Ministers accused of "power grab" centralisation
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MSPs welcome Crown Estate Bill but propose changes
Stage 1 report calls for stronger environmental provisions
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Arguments over effectiveness of new Climate Change Bill
Ministers say strongest feasible; critics claim lack of ambition
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Planning Bill should have stronger role for communities, MSPs say
Stage 1 report concludes bill does not go far enough
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Forestry Bill passed after Government defeats
MSPs prevent management coming under ministerial control