The Poverty and Inequality Commission has published its work plan setting out the work it plans to do from November 2019 – June 2020. It covers the three things the Commission is set up to do: advice, scrutiny and advocacy. The Commission plans to publish a two year strategic plan…

The Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government asked the Poverty and Inequality Commission to review the Local Child Poverty Action Reports. The findings of the Commission’s review can be downloaded here: Review of the Local Child Poverty Action Reports…

The Poverty and Inequality Commission has submitted a response to the consultation on the National Transport Strategy. More information the National Transport Strategy consultation can be found here https://consult.gov.scot/transport-scotland/national-transport-strategy/ Download response…

The Poverty and Inequality Commission has submitted evidence to the Social Security Committee’s inquiry into benefit take-up. More information about the inquiry can be found on the Committee’s website https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112818.aspx Download response…

The Poverty and Inequality Commission have published research on housing wealth inequality in Scotland. Find the report here:https://povertyinequality.scot/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Poverty-and-inequality-housing-wealth-inequality-summary-report.pdf…

This research report was produced for the Poverty and Inequality Commission by Professor Glen Bramley and identifies the policies and scenarios which appear to offer the biggest gains in reducing child poverty in Scotland. Find the report here https://policyscotland.gla.ac.uk/what-would-make-a-difference-for-scotland/…

Alison Irvine, Director of Transport, Strategy and Analysis – Transport Scotland presented at the Commission’s Annual Public meeting on the 20 June presentation here  National Transport Strategy …

The Scottish Government has published its first Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan progress report. The progress report can be read here  www.gov.scot/ISBN/9781787819665 As required under the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, the Scottish Government consulted the Commission in advance of preparation of the progress report. The Scottish Government provided the…