@ScotGovEngage

Official channel for the Scottish Government's digital engagement team. We aim to keep you informed of online public engagement activities and their outcomes.

consult.gov.scot/
Joined December 2014
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Transport Scotland@transcotlandMar 11
There's still time to give your feedback on the permanent work solution for the #M8 #WoodsideViaducts. Have your say by Wednesday 25 March. Find out more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/projects/…
The M8 motorway at Woodside Viaducts in Glasgow, with white text on a blue background: 'Permanent work at M8 Woodside Viaducts'

ALT The M8 motorway at Woodside Viaducts in Glasgow, with white text on a blue background: 'Permanent work at M8 Woodside Viaducts'

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Net Zero Scotland@ScotGovNetZeroMar 12
Energy Secretary Gillian Martin held a roundtable with community stakeholders to hear their views on new @scotgov proposals to refresh guidance on community benefits from onshore renewable developments. We'd like to hear your views too, find out more at ideas.gov.scot
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Scot Gov Health
@scotgovhealthFeb 27
Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur encourages unpaid carers to share their views as he launches a consultation on proposed options for implementing a legal right to breaks. More - gov.scot/publications/right-…
Image of a carer with older person with message: Right to breaks consultation - Protecting carers' wellbeing and sustaining relationships.

ALT Image of a carer with older person with message: Right to breaks consultation - Protecting carers' wellbeing and sustaining relationships.

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ScotGov Justice
@ScotGovJusticeFeb 27
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner promotes the lawful, ethical & proportionate use of biometric data by policing bodies. A consultation seeks views on whether @ScotBiometrics’s functions & the bodies subject to their oversight remain appropriate. ➡️ow.ly/OAgQ50YmUA9
A graphic of a fingerprint with the words: Consultation on the functions of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner

ALT A graphic of a fingerprint with the words: Consultation on the functions of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner

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Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRuralMar 2
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers by the Scottish Agricultural Wage Board (SAWB). We’re looking for your feedback on the proposed rates before 4 March. For more information: ruralpayments.org/news-event…
The consultation on Scottish Agricultural Wages Order is now live

ALT The consultation on Scottish Agricultural Wages Order is now live

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New Dialogue! 'Community benefits from renewable energy developments – refreshing our Good Practice Principles' was published February 18. Find out more and respond on Dialogue: ideas.gov.scot/community-ben… @scotgov @ScotGovNetZero
Dialogue launched. Community benefits from renewable energy developments – refreshing our Good Practice Principles. Your views matter.

ALT Dialogue launched. Community benefits from renewable energy developments – refreshing our Good Practice Principles. Your views matter.

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We want to hear your views on new incentives and initiatives to speed up the delivery of new homes to help tackle the housing emergency. Our consultation closes on April 30. Have your say here ow.ly/7Lmt50Y9cl6
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ScotGov Justice
@ScotGovJusticeFeb 10
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland’s police officers use stop and search powers. Read more ➡️ow.ly/1h2w50YcfEw
Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs with the comment: "The power to stop and search is a vital tool for police in combating crime, provided it is exercised lawfully, proportionately, and with respect for an individual's dignity and rights."

ALT Angela Constance Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs with the comment: "The power to stop and search is a vital tool for police in combating crime, provided it is exercised lawfully, proportionately, and with respect for an individual's dignity and rights."

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Net Zero Scotland@ScotGovNetZeroFeb 18
New proposals published today recommend that communities across Scotland should receive increased payments from onshore renewable energy developments, alongside a community peer forum pilot. We'd like to hear your views on the proposals at ➡️ gov.scot/news/communities-be…
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Scot Gov Planning@ScotGovPlanningFeb 19
We have published a blog providing a post-consultation update on Compulsory Purchase Reform. The blog provides a high level overview of the feedback received and sets out the next steps ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. bit.ly/4aYfRd5

Compulsory Purchase Reform: post-consultation update - Planning and Architecture

In this blog we provide a brief update following the end of the consultation exercise and set out next steps ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

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ScotGov Education
@ScotGovEduFeb 20
We want to make school-age childcare more sustainable, and easier for parents and carers to access. @ScotGov is consulting on how to define school-aged childcare, to inform future efforts to support careers and services. 🔵bit.ly/4c6do1q
Graphic of an adult and child stacking blocks with the text: Enhancing school-age childcare: Consultation seeks views on introducing new legal definition to support future improvements.

ALT Graphic of an adult and child stacking blocks with the text: Enhancing school-age childcare: Consultation seeks views on introducing new legal definition to support future improvements.

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Scotland’s infrastructure must continue to evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities of the next decade. Take part in the Infrastructure Strategy Consultation to help shape the future of Scotland. gov.scot/publications/consul…
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New consultation! 'Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003' was published yesterday. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/justice/sco… @scotgov @ScotGovJustice
Consultation launched. Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation launched. Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. Your views matter.

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New consultation! 'School age childcare: a new legal definition' was published February 20. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/children-an… @scotgov
Consultation launched. School age childcare: a new legal definition. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation launched. School age childcare: a new legal definition. Your views matter.

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Consultation closing soon! 'Football Banning Orders' closes on 23 February. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/safer-commu… @scotgov @ScotGovJustice
Consultation closing. Football Banning Orders. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation closing. Football Banning Orders. Your views matter.

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Open Government Scotland@scotgovopenFeb 17
Take part in shaping how the Scottish Government opens up, improves its transparency, accountability, participation, and builds trust over the next 5 years. Join the workshops led by SCDC blogs.gov.scot/open-governme…
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New consultation! 'Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: selectivity proposals 2026' was published yesterday. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/marine-scot… @scotgov @ScotGovMarine
Consultation launched. Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: selectivity proposals 2026. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation launched. Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: selectivity proposals 2026. Your views matter.

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ScotGov Justice
@ScotGovJusticeFeb 13
We are seeking views on Football Banning Orders. Have your say before the consultation closes on 23 Feb 2026. consult.gov.scot/safer-commu…
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New consultation! 'Supporting children’s learning code of practice' was published 12 February. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/learning-di… @scotgov
Consultation launched. Supporting children’s learning code of practice. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation launched. Supporting children’s learning code of practice. Your views matter.

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New consultation! 'Stop and search code of practice: review' was published yesterday. Find out more and respond to this consultation on Citizen Space: consult.gov.scot/safer-commu… @scotgov @ScotGovJustice
Consultation launched. Stop and search code of practice: review. Your views matter.

ALT Consultation launched. Stop and search code of practice: review. Your views matter.

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