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Friday 21/12/2007

Research to Support Schools of Ambition: Annual Report 2007 [Education and Training]

The first annual Research Report by the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and Aberdeen University on the Schools of Ambition programme.

Shared Services Guidance Framework December 2007 [Government]

The Guidance Framework for Shared Services aims to provide information, education, guidance and case study examples to those considering Shared Services and to those already on a Shared Services journey.

Taxi and Private Hire Car Licensing: Best Practice for Licensing Authorities 2007 [Transport]

This document has been produced with the aim of providing best practice for Scottish local authorities on a range of licensing issues in relation to their powers to regulate taxis and private hire cars and their drivers.

Timetable for Implementation of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 [Planning]

Timetable.

Town Centre and Retailing Methodologies Working Paper 1: Literature Review [Planning]

Provides the literature review for the principal retail planning techniques covered in the current research.

West Edinburgh Planning Framework: Steering Group 1 October 2007 - Note of Meeting [Planning]

Minutes of meeting.

West Edinburgh Planning Framework: Steering Group Meeting - 12 November 2007 [Planning]

Minutes of meeting.

Thursday 20/12/2007

A Community Profile of EU8 Migrants in Edinburgh and an Evaluation of their Access to Key Services [Research]

This report details findings on a study which focuses on the demography of EU8 migrants in Edinburgh and their access to health, housing and other social care services, including a case study of a frontline homelessness service in Edinburgh.

Consultation on Implementation of EU legislation in Scotland: Aquatic Animal Health Directive [Marine and Fisheries]

Consultation on Implementation of EU legislation in Scotland: Aquatic Animal Health Directive

Consultation on the role of a Scottish Futures Trust in infrastructure investment in Scotland [Economy]

Consultation paper which sets out the Scottish Government’s thinking on the Scottish Futures Trust initiative and seeks comments on its proposals.

Key Transport Statistics December 2007 [Statistics]

Provides some key figures on Transport in Scotland, recent trends and comparisons with GB as a whole.

Scottish Survey of Achievement 2006: Local Authority Reports [Education and Training]

The SSA is the annual national survey of pupils' attainment in the Scottish 5-14 curriculum at P3, P5, P7 and S2. The SSA has also been designed to provide information at Local Authority level. In addition to the authority results published as part of the national report in August 2007 (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/06/21120102/0), five authorities requested a further, more detailed analysis of their results.

Wednesday 19/12/2007

Building Community Capacity: Resources for Community Learning and Development Practice: A Guide Compiled by the Scottish Community Development Centre for Learning Connections [Education and Training]

Community Learning and Development Practice: A Guide Compiled by the Scottish Community Development Centre for Learning Connections

Consultation on Scottish Law Commission Review of Rape and Sexual Offences [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation on SLC Report on rape and sexual offences

Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 and Crofting Reform etc. Act 2007: Consultation on Designation of New Areas for Crofting [Rural Development]

Consultation on proposals to designate new areas in Scotland, outwith the Crofting Counties, where crofts can be created.

Protection Against Illegal Eviction and Harassment for Private Rented Sector Tenants [Housing]

Leaflet Protection Against Illegal Eviction and Harassment for Private Rented Sector Tenants

Social Work Inspection Agency: Performance Inspection Summary: The Moray Council [People and Society]

Performance inspection of social work services in Moray - Summary

Town Centre and Retailing Methodologies: Summary of Main Findings [Planning]

Summary of main findings.

Tuesday 18/12/2007

Agri-Environment Schemes in Scotland: A Survey of Participants and Non-Participants [Research]

Findings from a survey of farmers to explore the experiences and views of participants in agri-environment schemes and non-participants in Scotland, as part of ongoing monitoring of the schemes.

Criminal Justice Series: Homicide in Scotland, 2006-07 [Statistics]

Statistics on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in 2006-07.