Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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38 matching releases

Funding made available by the Scottish and UK Governments to Western Isles Council from 1975 to April 2026: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information act could you make available to me how much [monies] were made available from the Scottish/ Uk governments to the Western Isles Council since 1975 until April 2026. Approx 51 years.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512982
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600509626 I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600513024 Review of 202600509626
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme grant award information: FOI release

The grant award amount given to SLC payable over the Financial Year 2024 to 2025 in connection with the land at Westwoodhill, East Kilbride. A breakdown of the elements of that award, and their respective financial totals. The dates provided by South Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Ministers, on accepting that offe...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498732
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the office of the First Minister regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. Information should include but ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495526
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Tong Park housing scheme: FOI release

For TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) scheme with Calmax Construction Ltd in Lewis at Tong Park: 1. any and all documentation and communications relating to the scheme. 2. the contract agreed to by TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) for the funding. 3. plans and documents supplied for registration; and 4. any funding or support TIG (...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494780
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Kapital Residential Limited loan information: FOI release

The following information related to a loan made to Kapital Residential Limited: 1) Has the liquidation of Kapital Residential concluded yet? 2) Did the Scottish Government attempt to recover money owed to it by the company through the liquidator and was it successful in that? 3) If the money owed was not recovered ...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497645
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Details of Byzantain Property Limited lender and security at the time of application: FOI release

For the below information about Byzantain Property Limited. 1) Details of The Company’s lender and securities at the time of the application? 2) Details of what, if any, security was offered? 3) Details of The Company’s insurance policy that were provided and, if so, the identity of the insurer.

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500496924
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government’s scheme to boost key workers in rural areas houses: FOI release

1. How many homes have been approved under the Scottish government’s scheme to boost key workers in rural areas and how many have been utilised? - could this be broken down into each region? 2. Could you supply any analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about how many affordable home developments stopped...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500491071
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Data connected to Social Housing Partners Ltd: FOI release

1) All data connected to Social Housing Partners Ltd, year one, first twelve months of engagement with S.G.. 2) All funds paid to Social Housing Partners Ltd from S.G. 3) All funds paid to Shawglen Ltd from S.G. 4) Any funds not paid direct by S.G., but authorised by S.G., to 2) and 3) named companies.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486573
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Council Tax enforcement: FOI release

1. Policy Documents Governing Summary Warrants Internal guidance, memos, or statutory interpretation documents relating to the use of summary warrants for council tax enforcement Legal justification for bypassing judicial hearings and denying debtors the right to rebut 2. Council Tax Redistribution Breakdown Percent...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.19 s.30 s.17(1) s.84 s.81

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOi/202500484756
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Landlords in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for an update to the published answer to request FOI/202400423932 (and FOI/202000090239) in particular to the breakdown of how many landlords there are on the register and how many properties they own in the same bandings as before. The original request had also asked for: How many landlords in Scotland are...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500481827
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and pension providers regarding issuance credit (loans) on a sixty year term: FOI release

You asked for “Data that does display communications took place between 2009-2011: 1. Document confirms the loan term were sixty years? 2. That at the end of the loan term the homes (assets) built from that issued credit would revert to ownership of the organisation that sought the credit (debt)? 3. What interest ra...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500483814
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme: FOI release

1. The number of new build properties purchased with assistance from Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme since the beginning of the scheme in 2013. 2. The total value of equity loans extended by the Scottish Government under the scheme over this period. 3. For the end of each financial year since it’s ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482470
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Various queries relating to Local Councils in Scotland: FOI release

1. As Local Councils in Scotland are listed on Companies House and have a Duns Number are they Corporations. 2. Are Local Councils in Scotland exempt from the Bills of Exchange Act and if they are could you please provide the exemption evidence? 3. Are Local Councils in Scotland Lawfully required to get a written Lia...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) s.5 s.17

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477754
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Local authority use of Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEO’s): FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government ever been informed of Glasgow City Council’s use of multiple corporate identities and D-U-N-S numbers? 2. Has any public servant in government correspondence acknowledged or accepted this practice? 3. Which incorporated entity holds the liability and legal standing to enforce Council Ta...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.70 s.75

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Tenancy deposit schemes submitted disputes: FOI release

Please can you provide the following information in relation to each of the three tenancy deposit schemes in Scotland. 2023-2024: disputes submitted to each scheme in the year 2024-2025: disputes submitted to each scheme in the year

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500467746
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence sent to the Minister for Housing from various councils: FOI release

Any email correspondence sent to the Minister for Housing since 8 May 2024 from any of the following councillors:- Cllr Christian Allard – Aberdeen City Council Cllr Jim Lynch – Argyll and Bute Council Cllr Ellen Forson – Clackmannanshire Council Cllr Mark Flynn – Dundee City Council Cllr Douglas Reid – East Ayrshire ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463941
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Lothian Joint Valuation Board communications: FOI release

Please can you provide the number of and communication between yourselves and the Lothian Joint valuation Board on The number of people retiring from age 55: 2024 2025 Total amount of paid out tax free lump sums: 2024 2025 All pension paid to close eligible dependents: 2024 2025 And please can you provide the numbe...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-13
Reference: FOI/202500476618
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non-domestic rates information for various retailers: FOI release

Information on non-domestic rates in relation to the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 and for a range of specified retailers (ASDA, Scotmid, Keystore, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Farmfoods, Costco): 1. Address of each retail unit within Aberdeen city limits. 2. Rateable value assigned to each property. 3. Poundage rate ap...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.11 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500472652
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Islands Housing Fund: FOI release

In terms of the £5 million Islands Housing Fund 1. How many homes have been approved since 2016 to date? 2. How many of the total approved homes, found since 2016, have now been completed? 3. How many of those completed homes are currently being lived in? 4. How much of the £5 million Fund is still unused? 5. Can ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500460703
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Private landlord data: FOI release

1. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords. 2. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords in each of the last ten years. 3. Detailed landlord information, including Landlord Name/ID Property postcode Annual rental yield per property (if available) Landlord's primary resid...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466600
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government Grants, Aberdeen City Council Funding, Expenses, and Plans: FOI release

1. What portion of the £1 billion in grants from the Scottish Government is allocated to Aberdeen City Council (ACC)? 2. How was the figure determining the amount of grants for ACC calculated? Is there access to an estimate explaining how this funding was determined? 3. What income is projected for ACC this year, and...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458665
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Salary queries for Aberdeen City Council employees: FOI release

1. What is the total amount paid in salaries to ACC employees for the last financial year? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 2. What is the total amount of bonuses and other additional payments (such as allowances and incentives) awarded to ACC employees? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 3. What perc...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17 s.1 s.20 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458770
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Council tax queries: FOI release

1. How is the council tax calculated for different property categories in Aberdeen and what criteria is it based on? 2. How are the council tax rates formed in different areas of the city (A, B, C)? 3. What expenses are covered by council tax in the city’s budget? (education, healthcare, infrastructure repairs, etc.)...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458773
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Loan from the sale of Lundin Links Hotel: FOI release

Information in relation to the Lundin Links Hotel site: 1. Now that the site has been sold, has the loan from the Scottish Government been repaid? If so, has it been repaid in full? 2. How much did the loan from the Scottish Government cost the taxpayer?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500459917
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector