| Description | The Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 allowed for Regulations to be prepared that would allow local authorities to dispose of land for less than best value, without the need to seek the prior consent of Scottish Ministers. |
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| ISBN | (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | August 16, 2007 |
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1. Introductory Paper
This paper sets out the background, consultation timetable, and where to send your response to The Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations. In particular, I wish to draw your attention to paragraph 7, which invites specific comments on the Regulations.
2. ANNEX A - Respondee Information Form
This form must be completed by all those wishing to submit comments on any part of this consultation and sets out a confidentiality statement. Please note that where confidentiality is not requested, your response will be made available to the public (in the Scottish Executive Library and/or website).
3. The Disposal of Land By Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations - Draft
Regulations and Explanatory Note regarding the disposal of land by local authorities at less than market value.
4. Statutory Guidance
This guidance relates to the duty to appoint and instruct a suitably qualified valuer when determining the value of land that is disposed for less than full value; and the factors to be taken into account by that valuer in assessing the best consideration that can reasonably be obtained for land that is disposed for less than market value.
5. Flowchart