Scottish Government

Social Security Scotland has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, dignity, and respect in response to the Scottish Commission on Social Security’s (SCoSS) scrutiny report on how the agency meets the expectations of Our Charter for people with communication needs. Key Findings from SCoSS The Commission found that clients with communication needs generally have better experiences […]

Published 27 October 2025 New funding to prevent homelessness and expand emergency grants. Efforts to tackle homelessness, reduce poverty and support women who have experienced domestic abuse are being bolstered by an additional £1.6 million this year. This includes: · A further £1 million investment in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) for local authorities to help people

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