Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Council's implementation of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

You asked a series of questions regarding the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.13
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300346654
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie's meetings: FOI release

You asked for 1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Patrick Harvie's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202200331323
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning advice note 30 local plans: EIR release

I would be obliged if you could send me the following document: Planning Advice Note No. 30 - Local Plans.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300368648
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Planning advice note 49: EIR release

I would like to be provided with the following document: Planning Advice Note 49 - Local Planning (1996)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300368712
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme recent risk register: FOI release

Please provide the latest affordable housing supply programme risk register.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300367048
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

I have a couple of follow up questions in relation to my FOI that was recently responded to – reference number in the subject line. You mention that there are ‘internal estimated projections of homes that can be supported with the funding identified to 2025-26’. However, you did not disclose these projections in your ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
FOI/202300372357
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300368488
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300364416
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Private sector rental property owners: FOI release

Since Patrick Harvie MSP was appointed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on 31st August 2021: What private sector rental property owners and companies has the Minister met with, what dates did these meetings take place and at which locations? Which private sector rental property own...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300371305
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Number of draft versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

A list of the number of drafts/versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill Policy Memorandum and Explanatory Notes and first draft of each document.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300364441
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Review of Development Planning in Scotland - Report documents: EIR release

Copies of the “Review of Development Planning in Scotland: Interim Report for Consultation (1997)” and “Review of Development Planning in Scotland Final Report (1998)” documents.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-08-28
Reference
FOI/202300368489
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Non domestic rates/council tax on second and empty homes: FOI release

1. Where is the proof that double taxing second homes will increase access to affordable housing? Where is the evidence in the Consultation? 2. Please provide confirmation that collation of responses does not just consist of filling in this form by proxy to create a faux statistical analysis. 3. You have not stated cle...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.4 s.20 s.7
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300366348
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Fuel Bank Foundation service level agreement: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and the Fuel Bank Foundation in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202300353154
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Cladding Stakeholder Group information: FOI release

Information on the Cladding Stakeholder Group, specifically: 1. All monthly agendas and minutes, since the Group was formed. 2. The full membership list of the Group, including any historical membership lists where members have left/joined. 3. The terms of reference for the group. 4. Any documents produced by the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-04
Reference
FOI/202200313906
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Minimum All-Tenure Housing Land Requirement (MATHLR) for National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4): EIR release

A copy of all communication between Scottish Government and East Ayrshire Council between 22/02/2021 and 02/11/2021 which led to a proposed MATHLR for East Ayrshire of 4050. This communication may include, but is not restricted to; letters, emails, reports, calculations, attachments, spreadsheets. East Ayrshire Counci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-03
Reference
FOI/202200317301
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Housing to 2040 Strategic Board meeting March 2023: FOI release

You asked for the Housing to 2040 Strategic Board terms of reference, membership, and the agenda and draft minutes for the March 2023 meeting, and to also provide notes recorded by the government, including onenote memos taken at the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.27 s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-03
Reference
FOI/202300349465
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Council bin strikes during August 2022: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between ministers and special advisors regarding the Council bin strikes during August 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-17
Reference
FOI/202200317862
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deputy First Minister John Swinney meetings: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meeting with Ross...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-03-31
Reference
FOI/202200331319
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance and Criteria for Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund: FOI release

A copy of the criteria for the funding applications and also a copy of the funding bid submitted by Perth & Kinross Council and any consultation with tenants for the Double Dykes site.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344249
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Building Planning and Buildings Standards: FOI release

8.0 Request for Information: 8.1 What powers do GCC have in terms of resolving the issues with the building? 8.2 What powers does the Scottish Government (SG) have in terms of resolving the issues with the building? 8.3 What formal process should we as a committee undertake to raise a complaint on GCC to the relevant T...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.8 s.9 s.17 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300344180
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Responses to public consultation paper 'A New Deal for Tenants': FOI release

Access to the responses given to the public consultation paper entitled “A New Deal for Tenants - draft strategy: consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202300337054
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200333430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme co-ordination: FOI release

Provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-ordination Group meeting and agendas for all meetings since November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200332320
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector