Current Consultations
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Local Consultations (Sorted By Deadline Date) |
Stronger Voices for a Changing WorldACVO is mapping the Third Sector in Aberdeen because we want to develop THE THIRD SECTORVOICE in Aberdeen City. The National and Local Economic Climate is anticipating that the sector will respond to the growing needs that are emerging through the reduction in funding. The 'Volume and Value' of the Third Sector in Aberdeen is immense, however the questions that ACVO are always asked are . Who are we ?? and What do we do ??We have a key role in helping the City and it's Citizens at this time. Phase 1 deadline was the 14th June, Phase 2 has begun! We intend to make direct contact with organisations who have not completed the forms themselves.ACVO's Claire Conroy will be making calls in the coming weeks, however you can complete the form yourself at: www.aberdeenccn.info/Networks/Representation/TSJigsaw.asp
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National Consultations (Sorted By Deadline Date) |
Wise Group: Work Programme Consultation
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Regulation of Independent Healthcare in Scotland (Deadline: 4th September 2010)This paper consults on future arrangements for the regulation of independent healthcare in Scotland and seeks views on the definition and scope of independent healthcare services that should be regulated. For more information, please visit: |
Consultation on Revised National Guidance on Child Protection (Deadline: 17th September 2010)The Scottish Government is consulting on revised guidance on child protection, to replace the 1998 guidance Protecting Children A Shared Responsibility: Guidance on Inter-Agency Co-operation. |
Draft Lead Funder Guidance for Review Deadline: Friday 17th September 2010)Third sector organisations frequently comment that their interactions with the public sector are complex and convoluted, and that they need to devote considerable energy simply to managing the reporting demands energy which could be devoted to service delivery.This is particularly true when more than one funder is involved. Meanwhile, public sector bodies are keen to find ways to improve efficiency and to support cross-cutting outcomes, but are wary of 'letting go' and feel that their responsibilities demand close monitoring and control of any third sector activity which they are supporting.At the same time, public arms-length, private and third sector funding bodies use differing approaches and demand varying degrees of monitoring and influence. To help address these issues, the Third Sector Division (TSD) of the Scottish Government has drafted a guidance document (link below) with support from consultants and input from stakeholders. The TSD has already engaged with a variety of stakeholders in the production of the first draft and those organisations are being given the opportunity of commenting again on the resultant draft document. In addition, a number of other organisations have been included in the list for this second stage consultation. Consultees represent a broad range of stakeholders from the public and third sectors.A list of specific questions for consultees is attached as Appendix 3, but TSD would be delighted to have any general comments in addition to answers to these questions. Please provide your comments on the draft guidelines to Lucia Webster at lucia.webster@uk.pwc.com by Friday 17th September 2010. Once all responses have been collated, a final version of the guidance will be made available on the Scottish Government website. Your input will be invaluable in ensuring that the final document provides practicable advice to both funders and providers. For the guidance, please visit the ACVO Communications website at: http://www.aberdeenccn.info/uploadedfiles/FutureInterventionsandLeadFunderGuidance.pdf |
The Equality Act 2010: Consultation on Secondary Legislation that will Enable Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (ASNTS) to Hear Disability Claims Cases in School Education (Deadline: 24th September 2010)This consultation seeks your views on secondary legislation that will enable the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (ASNTS) to hear disability claims (harassment, victimisation and discrimination) cases in school education. The ASNTS was established in November 2005 by The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended by the 2009 Act) to hear cases involving children and young people with additional support needs who have a dispute with their Education Authority, which could not be resolved by less formal means. The Equality Act 2010 will extend the Tribunal's jurisdiction to also hear disability claims cases in school education, and Scottish Ministers must write secondary legislation detailing new rules of practice and procedure to enable the Tribunal to hear these cases. The Equality Act 2010 will have a staggered commencement. |
Wider Planning for an Ageing Population - Housing & Communities (Deadline: 29th September 2010)A Consultation on the report of the Wider Planning for an Ageing Population Working Group, part of the Reshaping Care Programme. The report looks at the issues facing older people's housing and proposes a number of actions to meet the outcomes we would like to achieve. |
The Tenancy Deposits Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (Deadline: 3rd October 2010)The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 gives Scottish Ministers powers to bring forward regulations for the approval of schemes to safeguard tenancy deposits in Scotland. The Scottish Government has been working with key stakeholders to develop the draft regulations which will be offered for public consultation shortly. |
Blue Badge Reform (Deadline: 8th October 2010)A consultation on the Blue Badge Scheme to ensure that the Scheme, that has been running since 1971, stays fit for purpose in the 21st century. The consultatiion document sets out the Governments prpoosals to improve the Scheme over the next three years. It sets out proposals to make it easier to access and use by those who are eligible, easier to enforce in order to clamp down on those who flout the rules, to improve the administration of the Scheme and improve the assessment of eligibility criteria. |
Social Housing Allocations - A Practice Guide (Deadline 29th October 2010)A consultation on a guide for landlords allocating social housing. |
Extension of Coverage of Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (Deadline: 2nd November 2010)The consultation seeks views on whether FOI legislation should be extended to cover organisations such as contractors who build and/or maintain schools and hospitals; contractors who run privately managed prisons and provide prison escort services; contractors who build, manage and maintain trunk roads under private finance contracts; trusts created by local authorities for the provision of certain facilities such as for leisure and culture; Glasgow Housing Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. |
Scottish Government Consults on Regulation of Charitable Incorporated OrganisationsA consultation has been launched on how Scottish charitable incorporated organisations should be regulated. The SCIO will be a new legal form aimed at charities with incomes of between £25,000 and £1m that want to acquire a legal personality and relieve their trustees of personal liability, but do not want to become charitable companies and be subject to the full range of company law. |
Anti-bullying ConsultationThe Scottish Government has produced a consultation paper setting out a draft national approach to anti-bullying in Scotland. The purpose of which is to propose an approach, outline contributions by sectors and stakeholders nationally and highlight the role of the Scottish Anti-Bullying Steering Group (SABS).
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Big Lottery Fund Research on Capacity BuildingThe Big Lottery Fund has commissioned research to provide more evidence about the specific, organisational support needs of VCOs working on ethnicity or sexual orientation and how these can be met effectively and sustainably. |
Working towards Scotland's Voluntary Sector ManifestoSCVO have issued a paper to act as a starting point for a Scottish Voluntary Sector Manifesto for the upcoming UK elections Scottish elections in 2010/11. www.scvo.org.uk/scvocms/images/20091123_Discussion_Doc_Vol_Sector_Manifesto.pdf |
OSCR Consultation: Integrated ReportingOSCRare undertaking apublic consultation on their integrated reporting proposals to ensure that the information they gather is of interest and relevance to charities and to the general public. |
Institute for Public Policy Research - Tackling Poverty at a Local LevelThe IPPR is launching a project looking at work that tackles poverty, discrimination and disadvantage, improve job opportunities and protect the environment. They would like to find out more about the work currently being done by local organisations to build up a map and to identify examples of best practice. They would like to hear from employees, volunteers and trustees involved with locally-based organisations that are working to tackle poverty, improve job opportunities or protect the environment. Take part in the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MXRWRQC or if you'd prefer a paper copy, contact Kayte Lawton on 020 7470 6169. |
Scottish Household Survey Survey Review 2010The SHS collects information about household income and finances and is a useful source for those working in areas around poverty. It is currently undergoing a review of its content and structure. Participate in the web survey at the link below and share your views on how SHS data is used, how useful it is and how it could be improved in the future. https://web.questback.com/scottishgovernment/shssurveyreview2010 |
