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Human Rights Court judge to deliver Macfadyen Lecture
Tim Eicke to speak on challenges posed by climate change

Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act

Low carbon standards coming for new homes
2024 date for rules to reduce emissions

Planning fees shakeup proposed in new consultation
Increased charges put forward along with new fee items

Charge to be introduced for disposable cups
New legislation designed to tackle single use items

“Powerful new laws” needed to save Scots wildlife: Attenborough
Naturalist demands action after report finds species at risk

Climate Change Bill passed by Holyrood
Measure commits to net-zero emissions Scotland by 2045

Landowners worry for rural communities under Planning Bill
Amendments "detrimental" to those seeking development

Watermans moves to larger Edinburgh offices
Personal injury firm targets further expansion

Planning Bill "unworkable" after amendments, Society warns
Holyrood stage 3 needs to cut complexity, and burdens on authorities

Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving

Short-term lets: in need of regulation? Ministers consult
Views sought on possible powers for local authorities

Planning Bill under threat from new costs due to amendments: minister
Government considering how to respond at stage 3

Land Commission protocol supports community engagement process
Toolkit enhances Scottish Government guidance on land management

Judge warns against "excessive use of preliminary objections" to appeals
Adviser to site owner had interest to appeal enforcement notice

Court publishes new rules on protective expenses orders
Revisions follow review of prescribed tests, and procedure

Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards

Climate Change Bill goes out to views
MSPs seek comments on whether targets tough enough

No fracking ban in place in Scotland, judge finds
Judicial review refused as "no legally enforceable prohibition"

Planning Bill passes stage 1, but with opposition warnings
Ministers accused of "power grab" centralisation

MSPs welcome Crown Estate Bill but propose changes
Stage 1 report calls for stronger environmental provisions

Arguments over effectiveness of new Climate Change Bill
Ministers say strongest feasible; critics claim lack of ambition

Planning Bill should have stronger role for communities, MSPs say
Stage 1 report concludes bill does not go far enough

Forestry Bill passed after Government defeats
MSPs prevent management coming under ministerial control