Tag Archives: Scottish Parliament

15 years of devolution

Posted on May 13, 2014 by stuart56

For a number of young people they’ve grown up with devolution in the shape of a Scottish Parliament. For some of us, where the first elections to the Parliament took place 15 years ago, it doesn’t seem so long ago … Continue reading →

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Is Lobbying a Problem for Scotland? Not yet I think was the answer

Posted on March 13, 2014 by stuart56

I attended an event last night hosted by Unlock Democracy and the Scottish branch of the Electoral Reform Society to discuss this subject. It was an interesting and thoughtful meeting but I’m no clearer on the issues. Perhaps writing this … Continue reading →

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#fracking – potential changes to Scottish Planning Policy

Posted on April 30, 2013 by stuart56

The Scottish Parliament have proposed changes to their national planning policy framework that will make it more difficult for companies interested in unconventional gas extraction (or fracking). It should be noted this is only a draft proposal and needs to … Continue reading →

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