Rural services
A review of Community Rights to Buy will begin this summer to look at how effective the current powers are.
Community Right to Buy has now been in use for 20 years. During that time, there have been several additions and amendments to the original rights in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, and various reports and recommendations on how to improve and amend them further.
- Read more about Community Right to Buy review
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Five areas - in the Scottish Borders, Galloway, Lochaber, Loch Awe and Tay Forest - are in the running to be Scotland’s next National Park.
- Read more about Nominations for new National Park
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A new scheme from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) will empower communities across Scotland to take over ownerless land and buildings, providing community assets where they are most needed.
- Read more about The KLTR's Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS) launched
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Young people will have a key role in supporting sustainable populations in rural and island regions.
- Read more about Attracting young people to rural life
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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called for ‘meaningful engagement’ with the UK Government over issues impacting Scottish food and drink businesses.
- Read more about Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs raises concerns about labour shortages
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