Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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517 matching releases

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

Rent pressure zone and rent control information: FOI release

1. How many councils have applied to the Scottish Government to implement rent pressure zones, could you supply their applications and the responses, i.e. whether it was accepted or rejected? 2. Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Greens, including minutes/notes from me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500460576
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information on Council Tax valuation an discounts: FOI release

Is there a consideration to review the Council Tax valuation to account for the current market value of properties and property size? What measures is Aberdeen City Council planning to take to review the automatic discount for single residents, especially for those with high incomes or expensive properties? Is there co...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459752
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Tenancy deposit protection data: FOI release

The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on 31 March 2025. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2025. The total value of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459983
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers fund information: FOI release

(1) Could you provide an update of how many homes have been secured for key workers because of the £25 million Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers fund? (2) Of the homes that have been secured, can you note where those homes are located?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500459967
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Non-domestic rates charged on shooting rights and deer forests: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government paid since 2019 (broken down by year and by council area) to local councils in sporting rates? a. What was the main purpose of this expenditure? Please provide dates and any further details and/or correspondence relating to the expenditure on sporting rates. 2. How much have Sc...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500458018
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Background notes provided to Scottish Ministers for Finance and Local Government sessions: FOI release

All background notes provided to Scottish Ministers for Finance & Local Government sessions between: 1 January 2025 and 4 February 2025 6 February 2025 and present date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-10
Reference: FOI/202500455809
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

Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme queries: FOI release

How much money was spent/used each year since 2008 from the funding given to the OMSE scheme by the Scottish Government? The total number of applicants to the scheme, the number of first-time buyers who secured a passport (funding), and the total number of sales (property purchases) - broken down by local authority and...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500455349
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Thistle Phase 3 & 4 Estate development project funding: FOI release

You asked for for information the Scottish Government has in relation to public funding, grants, or subsidies allocated for the Thistle Phase 3 & 4 Estate development at Robin Place/Tudsberry Avenue, Edinburgh (EH16 4GX), delivered by Places for People / Castle Rock Edinvar. The following information was requested: 1...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500458657
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, 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

Island Housing Fund queries: FOI release

Of the £5 million Islands Housing Fund, which was originally due to run from 2016-17 and 2021, can you outline: 1. How many new island homes were found using that funding? 2. How many existing empty properties on Scotland’s islands were refurbished using those funds? 3. On which islands were those new homes found? ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500455119
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Property Factors charges: FOI release

Whether the law allows invoices for common car park lights to be charged to one address only while the lights are used by other properties as well.

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: FOI/202500454114
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

You asked for 'I would like to know information pertaining to the Tenancy Deposit Schemes. The information requested is: Has the Scottish Government carried out any feasibility study on whether any tenancy deposit schemes could be used to collect private rental levels? If so, can you provide it?'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: FOI/202500454063
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Landlord registration data: FOI release

The backing data for your published report Housing statistics: Scottish Landlord Register data - gov.scot to include the number of registered landlords and number of registered properties for each local authority for each month from January 2022 to December 2024. A breakdown of the new registrations in the period by p...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: FOI/202500453974
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and River Clyde Housing Association: FOI release

You asked for "all correspondence between the Scottish Government and River Clyde Housing association, from November 1st 2024 to February 24th 2025."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: FOI/202500454122
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding reducing homelessness: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence sent/received by the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about building more homes or repurposing properties, to reduce homelessness in Scotland between December 15 2024 and January 15 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: FOI/202500454078
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, 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

Island communities impact assessment consultation: FOI release

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.25(1) s.8

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500453119
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Public health supplement documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about a public health supplement/levy, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500453160
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Council tax relief funding information: FOI release

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: Copies of any official documentati...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.25(1) s.5 s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-04-10
Reference: FOI/202500453366
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Council tax correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes of meetings between the Scottish Government and councils about council tax in the last two months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the cost of holding the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026, including correspondence...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: FOI/202500453158
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Short term lets licensing documentation and affordable housing funding pledge: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the changes to the shortterm lets licensing rules in October 2023, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all analysis ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: FOI/202500453114
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) costs and correspondence: EIR release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on fixing Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the last three years, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? and; 2. Could you supply all correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including intern...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: EIR/202500447631
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector