News from the Scottish Government
Consultation This consultation paper sets out a range of options for how the council tax system in Scotland could be updated and improved. It is aimed at individuals, households, communities, and organisations across the country who have an interest in how local services are funded and how council tax affects them. Council tax has not […]
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Almost 45,000 disabled children and young people to be supported this year. Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support, as Scotland’s unique benefit marks its fifth anniversary. Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued from next week to families caring for children with the highest
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Almost 45,000 disabled children and young people to be supported this year. Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support, as Scotland’s unique benefit marks its fifth anniversary. Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued from next week to families caring for children with the highest
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Published 07 October 2025 Increased support for local initiatives. Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from the Scottish Government. Successful applicants to the third round of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund, now worth more than £1.8 million, will receive grants of up to
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