Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

8,100releases indexed
12,778attachments found
26.3avg calendar days
3,233partially withheld
2024-04-15oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

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 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days
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First Home Fund information: FOI release

1. How much money has been invested overall in the first home fund? 2. When did applications open and close for the scheme? 3. How many new builds were bought under the scheme? 4. How many new homes overall were purchased under the scheme? 5. The geographical locations for all properties that were bought under the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502856
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, 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

Meeting minutes and briefings for Cabinet Secretary for Housing ’s London visit in 2025: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings for/from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, between November 1 2025 and December 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511656
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600506503
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Mansion tax documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-16
Reference
FOI/202600500301
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Rough sleeping in Glasgow documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rough sleeping in Glasgow, from the last three months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500482896
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and housing building firms: FOI release

All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and any housebuilding firms, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500470221
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Council Tax Reduction (CTR) statistics: FOI release

1. CTR Statistics – Aberdeen City Council: Total number of households receiving Council Tax Reduction (CTR); Total value of CTR granted; Proportion of CTR value in relation to the total gross Council Tax billed. 2. CTR Funding: Total compensation received by Aberdeen City Council from the Scottish Government to fund...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
FOI/202500464261
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Rural Housing Fund and Risk Register Assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

The latest Risk Register assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme; Any additional internal assessments, measurements, predictions or projections with regards to the progress and success of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme – such as how many affordable homes are predicted to have been completed by t...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
FOI/202500461362
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Fuel Insecurity Fund: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation about the fuel insecurity fund, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, between November 1 2024 and February 1 2025?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
FOI/202500461824
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Support from The Scottish Government to retailers: FOI release

The Scottish Government is supporting retailers through various reliefs, including the Small Business Bonus Scheme, with a total value of £685 million.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
FOI/202500461997
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Aggregation of complaints by Housing Associations to Scottish Housing Regulator: FOI release

1. Could the Scottish Government please confirm or deny that this 'aggregation' of complaints (as set out above) 'is a requirement of the Scottish Government on the Scottish Housing Regulator to report ASB in this way' as is now claimed by (Redacted) housing association and their specialist FOISA legal team? 2. Could ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2025-08-29
Reference
FOI/202500476370
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Short-term let licensing cost neutrality oversight and compliance: FOI release

1. Oversight of Cost Neutrality a) What mechanisms are in place to monitor whether local authorities are complying with the cost neutrality requirement under the Short-Term Let licensing framework? b) Has the Scottish Government requested or received any data or assurance from councils on: STL licence fee income vs. ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-11
Reference
FOI/202500472513
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

Parliamentary Written Questions Communications, Drafts and Background Notes: FOI release

All written materials, dating from 1 October 2024 to present date, to and from Scottish Ministers regarding parliamentary written questions from Craig Hoy or Murdo Fraser. This should include, but not be limited to, draft responses for approval, background notes, adjustment requests or approval messages from Ministers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/ 202500460147
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence on Visitor Levy: FOI release

FIRST All documents relating to the question and view taken by the Scottish Government as to whether the Visitor Levy as proposed to be raised and collected by Local Councils, under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 is taxable income in the hands of the business subject to the levy, (namely the “accommodation provi...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.36(1) s.3(2) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500456480
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of unpaid Council Tax: FOI release

Unpaid Council Tax. Last 2/3 years would suffice in Scotland. In particular East Renfrewshire.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500460011
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

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

Circumstances where a local authority can refuse housing: FOI release

Under what circumstances can a local authority refuse housing under any circumstances.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-07
Reference
FOI/202500458308
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Council tax relief funding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500453366 Information regarding council tax relief funding for the 2025 - 2026 financial year: 1. Allocation Breakdown: A detailed breakdown of the exact amount allocated by the Scottish Government to each of Scotland's 32 local authorities for council tax relief. 2. Supporting Documentation: Cop...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.4 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-07
Reference
FOI/202500458076 Review of 202500453366
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Empty Home Partnership, short-term lets and national housing emergency documentation: FOI release

1. How much money has been handed out to the Empty Home Partnership in the last five years, and how many homes have been found as a result of this? Could you break this down by year and where the money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about short-term lets during the Edinburg...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2025-06-10
Reference
FOI/202500457119
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Affordable Homes grants awarded to Edinburgh Living: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government has in relation to Affordable Homes grants awarded to Edinburgh Living Mid-Market Rent LLP (Edinburgh Living), a limited liability partnership incorporated in Scotland with registered address Waverley Court, 4, East Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8BG. You requested that the ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-13
Reference
FOI/202500455142
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Council tax data from each Local Authority: FOI release

Can you list for each Council x 32 for each of the last five years: - the amount of Council tax raised - the premiums applied for second homes and amounts raised - any discounts or exemptions applied (eg empty properties, listed buildings, charities).

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500455049
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Visitor Levy online reporting platform information: FOI release

Given the statistically inadequate sample engaged from the islands’ population, the impact of changes in the economic environment between 2019 and 2023, and the likelihood that Local Authorities would believe that, in making their local decisions, the impact analysis from the Scottish Government would be robust, please...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.25(1) s.8
Published
2025-04-16
Reference
FOI/202500452856
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector