Human rights and equality duties are becoming central to public service delivery in Scotland. Equality and human rights mainstreaming is not a single policy area. Public bodies now need to show how rights, equality, accessibility and inclusion are built into decisions, services, communications, procurement, complaints and accountability.

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Transport strength is now a central test of Scotland’s public services, economy, climate ambitions and community resilience. There are many challenges ahead. Delivering national commitments on fares, buses, rail, ferries, active travel, accessibility and emissions. Maintaining roads and bridges and supporting freight and logistics. Connecting rural and island communities. Planning transport around housing and growth. Funding a system that works for passengers, businesses and places. Hoiw do we plan, pay for and proceed with all of these demands?

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Scotland’s housing emergency is now a delivery pressure for every council and many public sector partners. Local authorities are challenged to respond amid a bewildering context. Rising homelessness, soaring housing need, acute affordability pressures, distinct rural and island challenges, child poverty need, restrictive planning constraints, and regeneration demand. An expectation too that empty homes, short-term lets and equalities delivery will also be addressed in the face of limited public finances. The question is, can we connect all of these themes in a way that is genuinely deliverable, affordable and swiftly available?

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