Research Papers 2014
Synopsis: Below you will find a list of Environment Committee research papers published in 2014.
Statutory Bodies in Community Planning: Scotland
- Date: 21/01/2014 - Author: Suzie Cave
This paper is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on the contribution of statutory bodies to community planning in Scotland. The paper describes the connection made between statutory planning partners under the Local Government Bill in Northern Ireland, for comparison with the detail given on the situation in Scotland.
General Power of Competence in England
- Date: 21/01/2014 - Author: Suzie Cave
This paper considers the General Power of Competence under the Localism Act 2011. As requested by the Environment Committee, it provides information on the use of the power by local authorities throughout England. The power came into force in 2012, therefore reviews and information on its implementation is relatively limited.
Commissioner for Complaints in other jurisdictions
- Date: 20/01/2014 - Author: Suzie Cave
This briefing paper considers the roles of the Commissioner for Complaints in other jurisdictions, in particular, the system used under the Localism Act in England; however it also briefly explores the approaches used in Wales and Scotland.
Call–in
- Date: 20/01/2014 - Author: Suzie Cave
This briefing note is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on the process for call in as stated under the Local Government Bill, and consideration of the process in other jurisdictions such as England and Scotland.
Single Transferable Vote
- Date: 20/01/2014 - Author: Suzie Cave
This briefing note is in response to a request from the Environment Committee on information surrounding the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model.
