Strategic Objectives - Scottish GovernmentThe Scottish GovernmentTSG_c53ef0a0-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e9Scotland PerformsScotland Performs measures and reports on progress of government in Scotland in creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all to flourish through increasing sustainable economic growth.Opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth._c53ef320-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e9To create a more successful country_c53ef3de-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e9Wealthier & Fairer ScotlandEnabling businesses and people to increase their wealth and more people to share fairly in that wealth._c53ef474-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91The Government takes pride in Scotland's strong, fair and inclusive national identity. Its core aim is to help businesses and people increase their wealth and allow more people to share fairly in that wealth. The impact of a changing climate means that future growth must be achieved in a responsible and sustainable way. To support this, the Government is determined to create high quality efficient public services that are responsive to local people's needs.Economic GrowthImproving employment opportunities and making Scotland the most attractive place for doing business in Europe._c53ef500-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1Scottish Economic Recovery PlanMobilise the resources of all of Scotland’s public sector to protect the economy and jobs._c53ef62c-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.1At the first signs of the global downturn, our Economic Recovery Plan mobilised the resources of all of Scotland’s public sector to protect the economy and jobs. The first Economic Recovery Plan was published in January 2009 in response to the first annual report of the Scottish Council of Economic Advisers. This has been followed by several updates as the full impacts of the recent economic downturn unfolded. Economic conditions remain challenging. Our refreshed Government Economic Strategy provides the latest update on our actions to support the recovery with a particular focus on three priority areas:Capital InvestmentBoosting capital investment_c53ef6cc-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.1.1Finance & InvestmentImproving access to finance and increasing private sector investment_c53ef776-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.1.2Economic ConfidenceEnhancing economic confidence_c53ef820-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.1.3Key SectorsTarget key sectors._c53ef8d4-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.2The Government Economic Strategy sets out a framework which establishes an economic environment that provides an opportunity for all companies - large or small, Scottish or international, new or old, or social enterprises - to be successful. However, certain sectors offer particular opportunities for growth - in all or part of that sector - due to existing comparative advantages or through the potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets. These are sectors where Scotland typically has distinctive capabilities and businesses with the potential to be internationally successful. A series of reports have been published which describe the structure and performance of each of the growth sectors of the Scottish economy. The reports summarise public sector interventions and known challenges and opportunities facing the growth sectors. * Creative Industries (including digital) * Energy (including renewables) * Financial and Business Services * Food and Drink * Life Sciences * Tourism * Universities The latest economic facts on these sectors are available on the Growth Sector Statistics Database. The Scottish Government is also seeking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by Scotland's strengths in public sector dominated industries, including education and healthcare.Skills for ScotlandSet out a new, flexible, responsive partnership approach to meeting Scotland's skills needs._c53ef9ce-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3The Government's skills strategy, Skills for Scotland: Accelerating the Recovery and Increasing Sustainable Economic Growth sets out a new, flexible, responsive partnership approach to meeting Scotland's skills needs at a crucial point in our economic recovery. The strategy is closely aligned with the Government Economic Strategy that sets out the Scottish Government's central purpose of creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.Skills StrategyCommit to skills and training to help address Scotland’s skills needs and improve economic performance._c53efaa0-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.1The refreshed skills strategy makes clear the government’s commitment to skills and training to help address Scotland’s skills needs and improve economic performance. The strategy has four priority themes:EmpowermentEmpower Scotland’s people._c53efb72-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.1.1Scotland’s PeopleScotland’s EmployersSupport Scotland’s employers._c53efc44-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.1.2Scotland’s EmployersSimplificationSimplifying the skills system._c53efd20-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.1.3PartnershipsStrengthen partnerships._c53efdf2-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.1.4Career Information Advice & GuidanceIncrease sustainable economic growth and to deliver high levels of employment._c53efed8-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.1.3.2Careers services contribute to increasing sustainable economic growth and to delivering high levels of employment.Skills UseEffective Skills Use._a6b164f8-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.1.3.3Making better use of skills is about creating a workforce full of confident, motivated and relevantly skilled people who are aware of the skills they possess and know how to best use them. These individuals need workplaces that provide them with meaningful and appropriate encouragement, opportunity and support to use their skills effectively.National Training ProgrammesHelp individuals get into work and develop their job skills._a6b16df4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.1.3.4The National Training Programmes currently comprise a suite of programmes aimed at helping individuals to get into work and to develop in work by developing their job skills. All involve work-based training or placements as well as support from training providers.Redundancy - PACEEnsure that local public sector agencies respond to potential and proposed large-scale redundancies._a6b17088-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.1.3.5PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) is the Scottish Government's national strategic partnership framework for responding to redundancy situations. It ensures that local public sector agencies respond to potential and proposed large-scale redundancies as quickly and effectively as possible.Information Hub[Provide] links to partner organisations with a role to play in skills development._a6b171aa-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.1.3.6Skills Development OrganisationsA useful list of links to take you to partner organisations with a role to play in skills development.PlanningDeliver a planning service that is efficient, inclusive, fit for purpose and sustainable._a6b172a4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.1.4The planning system is used to make decisions about the future development, and the use of land in our towns, cities and countryside. It considers where development should happen, where it should not and how development affects its surroundings. The system balances competing demands to make sure that land is used and developed in the public's long-term interest.
Scotland's planning system has undergone the most significant modernisation in over 60 years. The overall aim is delivery of a planning service that is efficient, inclusive, fit for purpose and sustainable.Climate ChangeSetting strong targets for cutting emmissions in Scotland and developing the renewable energy sector._c53effbe-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.2Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the world.
The Scottish Government recognises climate change will have far reaching effects on Scotland's economy, its people and its environment and is determined to play its part in rising to this challenge...Energy_a6b173a8-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.1Energy is not just needed to keep Scotland's businesses, hospitals and schools running; heat our homes; and transport goods and people - energy also plays a vital role in Scotland's economy.
Scotland accounts for around nine per cent of the UK's total energy consumption, but is rich in energy resources.
* Scotland's action on energy and low carbon
* 2020 Routemap for Renewable Energy
The way we use energy is also an important aspect of tackling climate change and creating a low carbon economy.Green JobsProgress action as part of its economic recovery programme - across energy generation, energy efficiency and transport - to create new jobs, tackle climate change and save households and businesses money._a6b174a2-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2... The Scottish Government will progress action as part of its economic recovery programme - across energy generation, energy efficiency and transport - to create new jobs, tackle climate change and save households and businesses money.
Estimates suggest that there could be 16,000 jobs in energy-related opportunities in Scotland over the next decade...Renewable Energy Action PlanSupport and accelerate the implementation of renewable energy through the Renewable Energy Action Plan_a6b175a6-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.1Renewable Heat Action PlanBuild a commercially viable, diverse renewable heat industry through the implementation of the Renewable Heat Action Plan_a6b177d6-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.2Renewable Heat IndustryOil & GasWork with the oil and gas sector to maintain its competitiveness and facilitate skills and knowledge transfer to other sectors_a6b178e4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.3Oil & Gas SectorEnergy & Environmental ForesightEnhance capability to undertake energy and environmental foresight, and develop preparedness to anticipate threats and take advantage of opportunities_a6b179e8-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.4Clean Fossil TechnologiesSupport the development and implementation of clean fossil technologies in Scotland_a6b17b0a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.5Grids & Charging StructuresSupport the development of sub-sea grids, improvements in the onshore grids, and press the UK government for fairer charging structures_a6b17c18-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.6Energy Efficiency Action PlanImprove Scotland's energy use through an Energy Efficiency Action Plan_a6b17d30-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.7Sustainable TransportDevelop and deliver more sustainable transport to improve efficiency and reduce transport emissions in the longer term_a6b17e52-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.8Low Carbon VehiclesPromote the development, uptake and use of electric and other low carbon vehicles_a6b17f60-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.9International PartnershipsDevelop international partnerships, through the Saltire Prize and the Scottish European Green Energy Centre, to make Scotland a leader in the development and deployment of green energy_a6b1806e-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.2.2.10Scottish European Green Energy CentrePublic ServicesSimplifying and improving the public sector landscape in Scotland to deliver the best possible customer-focused services._c53f00ae-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e91.3Public OrganisationsThird Sector OrganisationsPrivate OrganisationsPublic Service ReformReform our public services._a6b1819a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.1In order to achieve the outcomes which matter most to the people of Scotland, we urgently need to reform our public services. Public, third sector and private organisations must work more effectively in partnership with communities and with each other to design and deliver excellent public services which meet the needs of local people.
Whether our aim is to give children the best start in life, to reduce the inequalities which people face, to develop our economy and create jobs, or to ensure we manage the environment sustainably, we face an unprecedented challenge to deliver improved outcomes whilst making optimal use of increasingly limited resources.
Our approach to meeting this challenge requires all public services to drive reform at a pace across mainstream services. All partners will prioritise action around four pillars ...
Scottish Government is committed to creating the conditions for reform, to minimising systemic barriers to it and to supporting partners to improve the lives of local people.PreventionPrevent problems arising or deal with them early on._a6b182b2-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.1.1Prevention - Reduce future demand by preventing problems arising or dealing with them early on. To promote a bias towards prevention, help people understand why this is the right thing to do, the choices it implies as well as the benefits it can bring.PerformanceDemonstrate a sharp focus on continuous improvement of the national outcomes._a6b183d4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.1.2Performance – To demonstrate a sharp focus on continuous improvement of the national outcomes, applying reliable improvement methods to ensure that services are consistently well designed based on the best evidence and are delivered by the right people to the right people at the right time. PeopleUnlock the creativity and potential of people at all levels of public service._a6b1850a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.1.3People in Public ServicePeople – We need to unlock the full creativity and potential of people at all levels of public service, empowering them to work together in innovative ways. We need to help create ways for people and communities to co-produce services around their skills and networks.PartnershipDevelop local partnership and collaboration._a6b18636-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.1.4Partnership – We need to develop local partnership and collaboration, bringing public, third and private sector partners together with communities to deliver shared outcomes that really matter to people. Efficiency & Transformational Government_a6b18762-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2EfficiencyDeliver maximum benefit to the people of Scotland._a6b188b6-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.1The Scottish Government is dedicated to ensuring that all public services work with maximum efficiency to deliver maximum benefit to the people of Scotland.
Efficient GovernmentDeliver sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life by delivering improved public services._a6b189e2-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.1.1Identity & PrivacyEnsure that public services respect the need for privacy when asking citizens to prove identity or entitlement._a6b18b04-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.1.2Information & Communication TechnologyEnsure that the Scottish public sector benefits fully from the opportunities offered by technology to make public services more efficient and effective._a6b18c62-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.2The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed the way that the world operates; this section describes what work the Scottish Government is doing to ensure that the Scottish public sector benefits fully from the opportunities offered by technology to make public services more efficient and effective.Digital InclusionEnsure that access to the benefits offered by new technology and the internet are available to everyone._a6b18d98-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.2.1Geospatial InformationSupport the more effective and consistent use of geographic data across the public sector._a6b18ec4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.2.2Open Source SoftwareA policy for the Scottish public sector on the use of free/libre/open source software._a6b19022-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.2.3SharingCo-operate in sharing resources, knowledge, and examples of good business practice._a6b19162-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.3The Scottish Government and its delivery partners co-operate in sharing resources, knowledge, and examples of good business practice, in pursuit of the achievement of a more prosperous Scotland where the advantages are more equally shared among its citizens.Shared ServicesStreamline similar functions within and across organisations, producing cost reduction, economies of scale, and high quality service delivery._a6b19298-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.3.1BenchmarkingUse data (based on the Public Audit Agencies' value for money indicators) from the Scottish Government, its Executive Agencies and NDPBs to analyse and improve organisational performance_a6b19496-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.2.3.2Third SectorDevelop an enterprising third sector in Scotland._a6b195e0-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.3Third Sector in ScotlandThe Third Sector makes a direct impact on the growth of Scotland's economy, the wellbeing of its citizens and the improvement of its public services.
The Third Sector - comprising community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and individual volunteers - has an important role in helping the Scottish Government achieve its purpose of creating a more successful country with opportunities for all to flourish, through achieving sustainable economic growth.
At a local level the relationship between local government and the third sector is extremely important given the role of the third sector in Community Planning Partnerships and developing Single Outcome Agreements
The Scottish Government is committed to the development of an enterprising third sector in Scotland. Over the next 3 years (2012-13 to 2014-15) the Scottish Government will provide £73.5 million to the Third Sector.Public Sector ProcurementDrive up procurement standards ensuring value for money for the taxpayer._a6b1972a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e91.3.4Public sector spending on goods and services across Scotland, in areas such as health and education services, amounts to over £9 billion per year. Procurement guidelines govern the purchasing of these goods and services. The Public Procurement Reform Programme (PPRP), aims to drive up procurement standards ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.Healthier ScotlandHelping people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring better, local and faster access to health care._c53f01b2-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e92HealthEnsure the people of Scotland lead longer, healthier lives._c53f02ac-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e92.1Health ServicesEncourage more people to live healthier lives and to reduce smoking, alcohol and drug misuse._a6b19892-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.1.1Scotland's health is improving. But there are still many challenges to overcome to tackle the country's poor health record.
The Government has a wide range of initiatives in place to encourage more people to live healthier lives and to reduce smoking, alcohol and drug misuse.NHS WorkforceSupport an appropriately skilled NHSScotland workforce to deliver a resilient, efficient and high quality healthcare service, which is recognised as being amongst the best in the world by the people of Scotland._a6b199e6-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.1.2NHSScotlandOpportunityTackle the significant inequalities in Scottish society._a6b19b30-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.2Life ExpectancyIncreasing life expectancy_a6b19cb6-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.2.1InequalitiesReduce inequalities_a6b19e0a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.2.2CommunitiesEnsuring people live in well-designed, sustainable places_a6b19f5e-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.3Communities in ScotlandRented Housing Dispute ResolutionImprove rented housing dispute resolution._a6b1a0e4-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.3.1The Scottish Government is consulting on options to improve rented housing dispute resolution, seeking views regarding three principal options:
* Expanding the use of mediation, other forms of alternative dispute resolution and other early preventative action by landlords, tenants and relevant regulatory bodies.
* Creation of a housing panel providing a problem solving forum which might make binding interim orders; before a case reached court; and
* Creation of a housing panel replacing the court as the main forum for resolving some housing disputes.Energy EfficiencyProvide energy efficiency measures to Scottish households._a6b1a242-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.3.2Scottish HouseholdsThe Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS) provides energy efficiency measures to a large number of Scottish households while delivering emission savings and helping to reduce fuel poverty. It may offer you free loft and cavity wall insulation, depending on where you live. The scheme is delivered by local authorities in conjunction with local delivery partners.Town CentresImprove Scotland's town centres and local high streets._a6b1a3a0-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e92.3.3The Scottish Government recognises the important contribution made by Scotland's town centres towards the achievement of its purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth. Town centres are a key element of the economic and social fabric of the nation, acting as centres of employment and services for local communities and a focus for civic activity. We want to see town centres reach their full potential and to support local economies through these challenging economic times/
The £60m Town Centre Regeneration Fund (TCRF) illustrated our commitment to the improvement of Scotland's town centres and local high streets. It supported community and business leaders to regenerate and grow our town centres, and helped our town centres adapt to modern markets, and supply the access, mix of facilities and services, and environment to meet the needs of local communities and businesses.Safer & Stronger ScotlandHelping communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live, offering improved opportunities and a better quality of life._c53f03a6-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e93CrimeKeep Scotland safe from crime, disorder and danger:_c53f04be-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e93.1ReoffendingReducing Reoffending in Scotland_a6b1a53a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.1.1Reoffending creates victims, damages communities and wastes potential. If we are to have the safer and stronger communities we want then we need to minimise reoffending, supporting people to pay back constructively for their crimes and build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
The Scottish Government’s Reducing Reoffending Programme is leading this work with partners across Scotland’s justice system, working with persistent offenders to reduce crime, victimisation, and the negative effects these can have on society and the economy. Phase 1 of the Programme introduced the Community Payback Order and the Whole System Approach with young people who offend, along with other changes.
Phase 2 of the Reducing Reoffending Programme is focused on making sure people who have offended use services and make the most of opportunities so that they fulfil their responsibilities as citizens and move away from offending. Our approach to reoffending is informed by international research, and widespread consultation with those working to reduce reoffending across Scotland.Organised CrimeTackle Serious Organised Crime in Scotland_a6b1a6a2-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.1.2Serious organised crime is a multi-billion pound enterprise. The social and economic costs of drugs misuse are estimated to be over £2.6 billion a year, and fraud, much of which is carried out by serious organised crime groups, costs £330 per person in Scotland each year.
Everyone is affected by organised crime. It fuels street crime and increases the fear of crime through violence and intimidation. It brings misery to thousands of families through drug peddling. It undermines legitimate hard-working businesses, which costs Scotland's economy in jobs.
Criminals in Scotland have connections that span the world, but most of the serious organised criminals operating in Scotland were born and bred in Scotland.
Groups are branching out from illegal drugs into money laundering, fraud, human trafficking, fake goods, and internet crime. They don't care what they peddle or who it costs, as long as it brings profit and power.
Law enforcement agencies in Scotland know more about how these criminals operate than ever before - and are acting together to take them down.ViolenceTackle violence in Scotland._a6b1a814-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.1.3Violence Reduction UnitViolence Reduction Unit
The police-led Violence Reduction Unit helps Police Forces and the Scottish Government identify, develop and implement effective ways of dealing with the problem of violence. They have adopted a two stranded approach based on enforcement and prevention. This involves coordinated and sustained action by police forces to tackle the existing problems head on and longer term work to educate young people to prevent violence before it occurs.The Scottish Government works with the national police-led Violence Reduction Unit, the Association of Chief Police Officers, local Community Safety Partnerships and other partners to tackle violence in Scotland. As well as supporting tough action to punish those who break the law, we're investing in work to tackle the causes of violence.Causes of CrimeTackle the underlying causes of crime._a6b1a9c2-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.2Drinking_a6b1ab34-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.2.1Scotland's health is improving. But there are still many challenges to overcome to tackle the country's poor health record.
The Government has a wide range of initiatives in place to encourage more people to live healthier lives and to reduce smoking, alcohol and drug misuse.Drugs_a6b1acb0-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.2.2Drugs Strategy Delivery CommissionThe Drugs Strategy Delivery Commission was established in 2009 by the Scottish Government. The Commission’s role is to assess independently the Scottish Government’s progress in delivering the Road to Recovery strategy. Further information can be found on the DSDC website.The Scottish Government’s national drug strategy, The Road to Recovery, was published in 2008 and continues to receive cross-party support from the Scottish Parliament. Central to the strategy is the concept of recovery. Recovery is a process through which a person is enabled to move-on from their problem drug use towards a drug-free life and become an active and contributing member of society...
The Scottish Government support a range of national organisations who contribute to the delivery of the Road to Recovery across Scotland ...Deprivation_a6b1ae68-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.2.3The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies small area concentrations of multiple deprivation across all of Scotland in a consistent way. It allows effective targeting of policies and funding where the aim is to wholly or partly tackle or take account of area concentrations of multiple deprivation.
The SIMD ranks small areas (called datazones) from most deprived – ranked 1 – to least deprived – ranked 6,505. People using the SIMD will often focus on the datazones below a certain rank. For example, the 5%, 10%, 15% or 20% most deprived datazones in Scotland.CommunitiesPromote personal responsibility for actions._a6b1afda-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.3SafetyCreate and supporting safer and stronger communities_a6b1b368-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.3.1Community Safety Unit (CSU)The Community Safety Unit (CSU) works to improve and promote community safety across Scotland by focusing on a range of issues - from reducing antisocial behaviour and violence to promoting more positive behaviour, through the CashBack for Communities programme.Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN)The CSU also works, directly and alongside the Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN) to support greater capacity and expertise within the community safety sector, developing relevant guidance, support and tools for practitioners through the Safer Communities Programme.Community Safety
The Scottish Government believes that everyone has the right to be safe and feel safe in their communities. That is why we are committed to creating and supporting safer and stronger communities - where we live, work and play - in which we all take responsibility for our actions and how they affect others.
RegenerationSupport our most disadvantaged communities._a6b1b58e-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.3.2Achieving a Sustainable Future: The Regeneration Strategy, sets out the Government's vision of a Scotland where our most disadvantaged communities are supported and where all places are sustainable and promote well-being. The strategy also sets out our plans for delivering this vision in partnership with our stakeholders.
The key messages from the strategy are:
* Tackling area-based deprivation by reforming how mainstream resources are used and working together more effectively
* Stronger focus on community-led regeneration
* Realising the economic potential of Scotland’s communities through focussed funding and other support mechanisms
The vision can only be delivered if regeneration is delivered in partnership and is approached in an holistic way by addressing the economic, physical and social needs of our communities. This relies on a wide range of supporting outcomes being achieved. A list of these outcomes can be found at Annex A of the strategy.
The strategy was launched in December 2011. The Scottish Government will regularly publish details of progress.PolicingUphold and enforce the law and maintain the peace._a6b1b70a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.3.3Scottish MinistersPolice AuthoritiesChief ConstablesThe police have a duty to uphold and enforce the law and maintain the peace in Scotland.
The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 provides for the sharing of legal responsibility for policing between Scottish Ministers, police authorities and Chief Constables.CashBack for CommunitiesInvest ill-gotten gains of crime into community programmes, facilities and activities._a6b1b89a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e93.3.4The CashBack for Communities programme takes the ill-gotten gains of crime, recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and invests them into community programmes, facilities and activities largely, but not exclusively, for young people at risk of turning to crime and anti-social behaviour as a way of life.
Projects range from diversionary work to more long-term potentially life-changing intervention projects, which aim to turn an individual’s life around and provide them the opportunity of a positive destination such as employment, education, or volunteering. The Programme includes a number of partnerships with Scottish sporting, arts, business, community and youth associations. CashBack also provides much needed funding to sports and community facilities for essential refurbishment and renovation.Smarter ScotlandExpanding opportunities to succeed from nurture through to lifelong learning ensuring higher and more widely shared achievements._c53f05c2-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e94Education SecretaryCurriculum for Excellence --
A package of support to make sure the new curriculum is fully implemented in every school in Scotland has been announced by the Education Secretary.
The measures, ranging from targeted expert support for individual schools to extra funding for moderating the new assessment system, are designed to ensure Curriculum for Excellence delivers for each and every pupilEarly YearsImprove the support available to children and their families._c53f06d0-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e94.1Early Years --
The early years of life set the pattern for a children's future development. That's why we are working to improve the support available from them and their families - particularly those who are most vulnerable - to help address some of our most deep-seated problems - poverty, poor health and poor attainment.
We are taking this forward through our three frameworks - The Early Years Framework, Equally Well, our health inequalities framework and Achieving our Potential, our anti-poverty framework. This will help all children and young people grow, develop and fulfil their full potential.CurriculumProvide young people with the skills they need for learning, life and work in the 21st century._a6b1ba8e-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e94.2Young PeopleCurriculum for Excellence --
Curriculum for Excellence is designed to provide young people with the skills they need for learning, life and work in the 21st century. It is the biggest reform of the curriculum for a generation and will provide a rich and flexible curriculum from 3 to 18 and build on the strengths of the Scottish education system.SkillsInvest in our workforce to ensure people are equipped with the skills they need to get into work, stay in work, develop to their full potential and play a full part in the country's economic recovery._a6b1bc5a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e94.3Skills for Scotland --
Our people are Scotland's greatest resource. That's why we are investing in our current and future workforce to ensure people are equipped with the skills they need to get into work, stay in work, develop to their full potential and play a full part in the country's economic recovery.
We are also encouraging and supporting employers to make better use of individuals' skills to improve performance and productivity and employee well-being and job satisfaction to help us build a smarter, wealthier and fairer Scotland.Greener ScotlandImproving Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it._c53f07f2-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e95BusinessesSupport the industries that underpin Scotland's rural economy._c53f090a-867d-11e2-aedc-8bc5fe1f21e95.1Businesses in ScotlandIndustries in ScotlandFisheries GrantsAssist with capital investment in the aquaculture, fishing and fish processing industries._a6b1bdfe-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.1.1Aquaculture IndustryFishing IndustryFish Processing IndustryThe European Fisheries Fund (EFF) programme, like the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), will be targeted to assist with capital investment in the aquaculture, fishing and fish processing industries. The programme can also support strategic trade initiatives, fisheries dependent communities and Scottish Government and European Community policy initiatives for the sustainable development of fisheries.
Scotland has secured an allocation of approximately €23.49 million for the Highlands and Islands and around €75.04 million for the rest of Scotland.
Eligible applicants will include individuals, companies, trade and public bodies that have a direct interest in commercial fisheries.Food & Drink_a6b1bffc-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.1.2The food and drink industry is a major contributor to Scotland's economy with one in five people in manufacturing working in the sector.
As well as the economy, food impacts on many other aspects of Scottish life including our health and environment.Grants, Subsidies & ServicesOffer financial incentives, advice and guidance to the farming industry._a6b1c196-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.1.3Farming IndustryRural Payments and Inspections Directorate (RPID)The Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (RPID) are responsible for managing and administering many of these schemes.There are a number of financial incentives and schemes offering advice and guidance which are available to both the arable and livestock sectors of the farming industry.
CommunitiesSupport and develop rural communities._a6b1c33a-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.2Rural Communities in ScotlandScottish National Rural NetworkScotland Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013 --
The SRDP is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures, utilising some €680m of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development funding plus Scottish Government match funding. The programme is designed to support rural Scotland from 2007 to 2013. Individuals and groups may seek funding to help deliver the Government's strategic objectives in rural Scotland.CroftingReform crofting to secure its future._a6b1c54c-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.2.1Crofting is a system of landholding which makes a significant economic, social and environmental contribution to remote rural areas.
There are 17,725 crofts in Scotland, mainly in the Highlands and Islands, and around 33,000 people live in crofting households.
The Scottish Government is committed to reforming crofting to secure its future, bring new blood into crofting communities and ensure it can continue to contribute to the development of a thriving rural Scotland.Rural ScotlandSupport rural Scotland._a6b1c6fa-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.2.2Rural ScotlandScotland Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013 --
The SRDP is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures, utilising some €680m of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development funding plus Scottish Government match funding. The programme is designed to support rural Scotland from 2007 to 2013. Individuals and groups may seek funding to help deliver the Government's strategic objectives in rural Scotland...
EnvironmentReduce our local and global environmental impact and enhancing it for future generations._a6b1c8a8-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.3Climate ChangeAct on climate change._a6b1cace-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.3.1Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the world.
The Scottish Government recognises climate change will have far reaching effects on Scotland's economy, its people and its environment and is determined to play its part in rising to this challenge.Zero WasteWork towards a zero-waste society._a6b1cc7c-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.3.2The Scottish Government's Zero Waste Plan aims to change how waste is viewed and managed in Scotland.
Zero Waste means making the most efficient use of resources by minimising Scotland's demand on primary resources, and maximising the reuse, recycling and recovery of resources instead of treating them as waste.
The Zero Waste aspiration will also help achieve Scotland's climate change goals and assist in sustainable financial growth. The Why Zero Waste? section has more information.Energy EfficiencyPromote energy efficiency._a6b1ce3e-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.3.3Improving energy efficiency is widely recognised as the easiest and most cost-effective means of reducing carbon emissions. Being more energy efficient offers tremendous financial benefits - industry and society can achieve more with less energy, public services are delivered at lower cost, and fuel poverty is reduced. Better insulated buildings and more energy efficient workplaces cut energy bills for householders and businesses. Reducing demand also puts less pressure on energy supplies. However, this can only be achieved with significant changes to the behaviour of individuals, communities, businesses and the public sector.
By providing advice and financial incentives to improve energy efficiency, the Scottish Government is striving to change behaviour and fulfil its own responsibilities to promote a more energy efficient way of life to the people of Scotland.
We have also set an ambitious target to reduce total final energy consumption in Scotland over the period to 2020 by 12%.
We set out our wide-ranging programme of activity on behaviour change, household, business and public sector energy efficiency, infrastructure, skills, and finance in Conserve and Save: The Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Scotland. This was a statutory requirement of Section 60 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.Marine (Scotland) ActBalance competing demands on Scotland's seas._a6b1d078-869e-11e2-bf59-ccd3fe1f21e95.3.4On 10 March 2010, Scotland's Marine Bill received Royal Assent, making it the Marine (Scotland) Act.
This marks a major turning point in safeguarding the future of Scotland seas and laying the foundations for a more simplified marine planning and licensing system.
The Marine (Scotland) Act provides a framework which will help balance competing demands on Scotland's seas. It introduces a duty to protect and enhance the marine environment and includes measures to help boost economic investment and growth in areas such as marine renewables.2013-03-06OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net