Land Reform

Land reform can unlock opportunities to create resilient and empowered communities, improve productivity and reduce inequality, a national conference will hear today. Hamish Trench, chief executive of the Scottish Land Commission, was speaking at its conference in Edinburgh. In his address, he said

The Scottish Government is consulting on regulations to bring into force Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016, the right to buy land to further sustainable development.

Roseanna Cunningham The work of community landowners is being celebrated across Scotland this week, with a programme of activities and events.

A community group in Edinburgh has become the first organisation in an urban area to benefit from community right to buy powers. Action Porty has taken ownership of the former Portobello Old Parish Church with a view to transforming it into a multi-use community hub.

Roseanna Cunningham The changing pattern of land ownership in Scotland has been illustrated by new figures showing that 124 community groups now own 142,177 acres in the Highlands council area.

Maree Todd Nearly 500 community groups in Scotland own their own land as a result of new land reform policies, Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) figures have revealed.

Commissioners (from left) Megan MacInnes, Prof David Adams, Andrew Thin, Bob McIntosh, Dr Sally Reynolds and Lorne MacLeod The new Scottish Land Commission has been formally established and started its work.

Roseanna Cunningham Overall funding for land reform will be increased by £3.4 million in 2017, with the existing Scottish Land Fund budget maintained at £10m, the Scottish Government has announced.

Roseanna Cunningham The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on proposals for a register showing who controls Scotland's land.

Roseanna Cunningham Cabinet secretary for land reform Roseanna Cunningham has announced that more than 500,000 acres in Scotland are now in community ownership.

Roseanna Cunningham By Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Land Reform and Climate Change

Roseanna Cunningham Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham has urged communities to make the most of the opportunity to own and manage land and other shared assets.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined a comprehensive programme for the Scottish Government including early action to prepare for new social security powers and delivering 50,000 affordable homes over the parliament. In a speech to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday, Ms Sturgeon said the next five yea

Aileen McLeod Govanhill Housing Association CEO Anne Lear has been announced as one of seven members appointed to the new Scottish Land Fund (SLF) committee.

Aileen McLeod Legislation to transform how land is used and governed has been passed by the Scottish Parliament, although the Bill has been labelled a “missed opportunity” to help increase housebuilding.