Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Minutes: 21 November 2023
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
28th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.
2. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee took evidence on the Council Tax (Variation for Unoccupied Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 from—
Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Propertymark;
Eilidh Keay, Representative, Living Rent;
Cllr Bill Lobban, Convener, Highland Council;
Fergus Walker, Revenues and Benefits Manager, Argyll and Bute Council;
Gareth Waterson, Corporate Director of Enterprise and Sustainable Regeneration, Orkney Islands Council.
3. Subordinate legislation (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.