Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has today published a video on its website, which outlines the process for submitting a representation to the organisation. ESS can accept and will consider from anyone (free of charge) any representation relating to: a public authority not complying with environmental law; environmental law not being implemented, or applied properly; or
read moreEnvironmental Standards Scotland has launched an investigation into the effectiveness of the systems in place concerning local authorities’ contribution to the delivery of climate change targets. View and download further information from our News Release.
read moreEnvironmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has today (25 May 2022) published its draft Strategic Plan for consultation. View and download further information from our News Release.
read moreMark Roberts has been appointed as the new permanent Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Standards Scotland. View and download further information from our News Release.
read moreIf you missed our January information sessions, you can find the presentation from the session, and the questions and answers, on the Our Remit page. If you are interested in knowing more about ESS but were unable to attend these events then please e-mail enquiries@environmentalstandards.scot We would be happy to provide you with more information and
read moreCome and meet Environmental Standards Scotland – and find out more about Scotland’s new, post-Brexit environmental oversight body Two information sessions are being held in January: 12:30-13:30 Friday 21st January 2022 (for representatives of community groups and members of the public) – Register here 12:30-13:30 Thursday 27th January 2022 (open to anyone) – Register here
read moreAir pollution causes significant health impacts and is estimated to be responsible for over 2000 premature deaths a year in Scotland. These dangers have been recognised by governments across Europe and the Scottish Parliament has passed legislation to make it a legal requirement to meet air quality ‘limit levels’ as set out in the Cleaner
read moreEnvironmental Standards Scotland formally launched on 1st October 2021 to ensure Scotland’s communities can enjoy the healthy environment that they deserve. Our launch event, hosted by BBC presenter Clare English, featured a welcome from our Chair Jim Martin, an overview of ESS from our Interim CEO Brendan Callaghan, and a panel discussion which included two
read moreDownload a copy of this release here: Environmental Standards Scotland – Launch Release 1st October 2021 Environmental Standards Scotland officially launches 1 October 2021, to ensure Scotland’s communities can enjoy the healthy environment that they deserve. A new independent body tasked with helping Scotland to achieve the highest environmental standards, and ensure the environment is
read moreFollowing the passage of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill on 22 December 2020, Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has commenced work on a non-statutory basis. Its newly appointed Board will now start to develop ESS’s organisational capacity, strategy and links with stakeholders, in preparation for ESS becoming a statutory body later
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