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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Single Building Assessments carried out for cladding: EIR release

As part of your investigations into cladding on buildings in Scotland, how many Single Building Assessments have you now completed? How many buildings were found to have unsafe cladding? How many had cladding which is safe? How much have you spent on Single Building Assessments to date? When do you expect the first rem...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6(1)
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202300336758
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance for local authorities: EIR release

information on the application of building regulations to domestic extensions and the recent change to published guidance and 'removal of the ability to use improvements to an existing house to compensate for areas of glazing in an extension which are more than 25% of the floor area'. Are you giving any guidance to Lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300350410
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Landlord Register: FOI release

How many landlords are currently registered on the Scottish Landlord Register? How has this number changed over the last 10 years? What is the breakdown of registered landlords per local authority area across Scotland?

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300352986
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Percentage of households and premises with linked fire alarms: FOI release

Will you please let me know what % of Households and Premises have installed compliant systems? What is happening with those who have not complied?

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202300341648
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Govanhill Baths development Trust: FOI release

How much funding has been given to Govanhill Baths Community Trust, and all subsidiaries, by the Scottish Government and any other funding bodies from 2001 to present.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
FOI/202300376685
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

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

Funding awarded to homeless charities: FOI release

Breakdown of all monies being paid to asylum seekers, support for housing, benefits and extras, the number of hotels the Scottish Government is using to house them and confirmation as to whether the Scottish Government is paying to heat these hotels. In your clarification of 15 December, you also asked for the total a...

FOI transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200334079
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with housing regulator discussing reidvale housing association: FOI release

Any correspondence from this year so far, from 1st January 2023, between the Housing Minister(s) and the Scottish Housing Regulator that mentions or makes reference to Reidvale Housing Association.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300372648
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meeting minutes, reports and correspondence in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023: FOI release

All meeting minutes, reports and correspondence between Scottish Government housing ministers, including Shona Robison and Paul McLennan (and their civil servants), and Glasgow City Council in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023.

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357753
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlord Registration Scotland: FOI release

a) the total number of properties registered by these landlords [referred to in the answer to FOI/202000090239: landlords registered at May 2019, owning one property, two properties, and three or more properties]; b) whether it may sometimes be possible for a registration to remain active (or counted for the purpose o...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300361081
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland: FOI release

The number of landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland currently and for each of the last 3 financial years.

FOI released 100 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300363153
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

Annual report of planning, architecture, and environment from 2008: EIR release

1. All Scottish Government annual reports for 'Planning & Architecture' (or equivalent) from 2008 onward (except 2014/15 and 2015/16). 2. All Directorate of Planning & Environmental annual reports from 2008 to 2019/20.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300368826
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information pertaining to Affordable Housing Supply Programme and Rural Housing Fund: FOI release

1. Any internal projections or analysis regarding the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, as well as / including how many affordable homes are expected to be completed each year and by the target date of 2032. 2. Any internal evaluation or projections regarding the success of the Rural Housing Fund. 3. How many applic...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300367088
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, 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

Information pertaining to Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans: EIR Release

You asked for information and data regarding Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). 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 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
202300365520
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: “Cost breakdown of any Capital Grant Funds given to Earth in Common, Leith between 2017-2003 to refurbish an old tennis pavilion at the community croft and allotments at Earth in Common, Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edin...

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300369745
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