Kathie Pollard
@kplanning.bsky.social
Works on land reform in Scotland
Lots of talk about taxing land today at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conference and mention of our work. Why is it a good idea and how could it be done?
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/61...
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/61...
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Lots of talk about taxing land today at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conference and mention of our work. Why is it a good idea and how could it be done?
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/61...
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/61...
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For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
October 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
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📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
If we want land to play a greater role in the tax system, we need to think about what the supporting tax infrastructure needs to do.
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
If we want land to play a greater role in the tax system, we need to think about what the supporting tax infrastructure needs to do.
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Lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, according to a new report
Scotland can learn from other countries on land tax, report finds
www.thenational.scot
November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, according to a new report
Princes Street, Edinburgh
October 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Princes Street, Edinburgh
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We’ve published a new report on what Scotland can learn from how other countries value land and property for tax.
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
Ep 132: How Other Countries Tax Land
YouTube video by SCOTONOMICS
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We’ve published a new report on what Scotland can learn from how other countries value land and property for tax.
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
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A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change.
Global best practice could help Scotland unlock fairer, greener land taxation, report finds
A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change.
How could Scotland go about modernising the way land and property is taxed?
New report published today on how other countries value land and property for tax purposes.
New report published today on how other countries value land and property for tax purposes.
New research with WPI Economics shows Scotland could learn from global best practice to build a fairer, greener land tax system.
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
October 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
How could Scotland go about modernising the way land and property is taxed?
New report published today on how other countries value land and property for tax purposes.
New report published today on how other countries value land and property for tax purposes.
“Its supporters said that guaranteeing all the profits were kept on Orkney, to fund local services, had made a critical difference in winning public support.”
Public ownership raises a different kind of local/community distribution model versus private ownership + Community Benefit Fund.
A very worthwhile read below.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A very worthwhile read below.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Much fairer’: all profits from new Orkney windfarm to benefit locals
Construction due to begin in 2027 on what is expected to become UK’s largest publicly owned windfarm
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
“Its supporters said that guaranteeing all the profits were kept on Orkney, to fund local services, had made a critical difference in winning public support.”
Get your tickets now!
For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
October 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Portobello, Edinburgh.
October 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Portobello, Edinburgh.
Thoughts on Scotland’s latest land use strategy
In our latest blog, Kathie Pollard explores how Scotland’s next Land Use Strategy could play a vital role in bringing coherence across government policies that set the direction how land is used and managed in the years ahead.
Read more: buff.ly/DwBwqZt
Read more: buff.ly/DwBwqZt
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thoughts on Scotland’s latest land use strategy
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Scotland’s tax system can be a force for fairness, if we choose to use it that way.
Ahead of tomorrow’s #TaxJusticeScotland Conference, here @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social explains why bold tax reform matters for everyone ⬇️
Read more: bit.ly/47aytEO #CPW25 #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Ahead of tomorrow’s #TaxJusticeScotland Conference, here @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social explains why bold tax reform matters for everyone ⬇️
Read more: bit.ly/47aytEO #CPW25 #ScotlandDemandsBetter
October 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Scotland’s tax system can be a force for fairness, if we choose to use it that way.
Ahead of tomorrow’s #TaxJusticeScotland Conference, here @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social explains why bold tax reform matters for everyone ⬇️
Read more: bit.ly/47aytEO #CPW25 #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Ahead of tomorrow’s #TaxJusticeScotland Conference, here @jamie-livingstone.bsky.social explains why bold tax reform matters for everyone ⬇️
Read more: bit.ly/47aytEO #CPW25 #ScotlandDemandsBetter
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amateurish reporting that uncritically reproduces pseudoscientific and eugenic frames
@politico.com must retract this piece and issue an apology for using damaging and offensive phrases like the ‘autism problem’
@politico.com must retract this piece and issue an apology for using damaging and offensive phrases like the ‘autism problem’
Trump’s Tylenol diatribe was rooted in frustration.
The president wants to stem rising autism rates even if it means pregnant patients don’t treat their pain and delay their kids’ vaccinations.
The president wants to stem rising autism rates even if it means pregnant patients don’t treat their pain and delay their kids’ vaccinations.
Trump’s Tylenol diatribe was rooted in frustration
The president wants to stem rising autism rates even if it means pregnant women don’t treat their pain and delay their kids’ vaccinations.
www.politico.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
amateurish reporting that uncritically reproduces pseudoscientific and eugenic frames
@politico.com must retract this piece and issue an apology for using damaging and offensive phrases like the ‘autism problem’
@politico.com must retract this piece and issue an apology for using damaging and offensive phrases like the ‘autism problem’
New publication 👇🏼
Can tax support climate and land reform goals?
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
September 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New publication 👇🏼
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📢 Our popular land agents CPD series is back!
Land: Why collaborate?
Monday 22 Sept from 12pm – 1pm.
This session will explore the benefits and challenges of partnership working in land management.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-why-c...
Land: Why collaborate?
Monday 22 Sept from 12pm – 1pm.
This session will explore the benefits and challenges of partnership working in land management.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-why-c...
Land: Why collaborate?
An online CPD event for land professionals looking at the benefits and challenges of collaboration on land management and decision-making.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📢 Our popular land agents CPD series is back!
Land: Why collaborate?
Monday 22 Sept from 12pm – 1pm.
This session will explore the benefits and challenges of partnership working in land management.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-why-c...
Land: Why collaborate?
Monday 22 Sept from 12pm – 1pm.
This session will explore the benefits and challenges of partnership working in land management.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-why-c...
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Why land, community and not just the "me" but the "we" matter - here's the text of my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland. And if you want to share your thoughts, please do so with the Scottish Land Commission's ScotLand Futures by Saturday, at: www.landcommission.gov.scot/scotland-fut...
September 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Why land, community and not just the "me" but the "we" matter - here's the text of my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland. And if you want to share your thoughts, please do so with the Scottish Land Commission's ScotLand Futures by Saturday, at: www.landcommission.gov.scot/scotland-fut...
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📊Who has the greatest untapped potential to drive urban land reform?
▶️ Local authorities and agencies - 29%
▶️ Scottish Government - 26%
▶️ Community organisations - 23%
▶️ Public landowners - 13%
▶️ Private developers - 3%
▶️ UK Government - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
▶️ Local authorities and agencies - 29%
▶️ Scottish Government - 26%
▶️ Community organisations - 23%
▶️ Public landowners - 13%
▶️ Private developers - 3%
▶️ UK Government - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📊Who has the greatest untapped potential to drive urban land reform?
▶️ Local authorities and agencies - 29%
▶️ Scottish Government - 26%
▶️ Community organisations - 23%
▶️ Public landowners - 13%
▶️ Private developers - 3%
▶️ UK Government - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
▶️ Local authorities and agencies - 29%
▶️ Scottish Government - 26%
▶️ Community organisations - 23%
▶️ Public landowners - 13%
▶️ Private developers - 3%
▶️ UK Government - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
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📊Which of the following is the biggest barrier to urban land reform?
▶️ Political will - 42%
▶️ Complexity of land ownership - 23%
▶️ Lack of public sector powers or capacity - 16%
▶️ Fiscal disincentives (e.g. tax, subsidies) - 13%
▶️ Land banking/speculation - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
▶️ Political will - 42%
▶️ Complexity of land ownership - 23%
▶️ Lack of public sector powers or capacity - 16%
▶️ Fiscal disincentives (e.g. tax, subsidies) - 13%
▶️ Land banking/speculation - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📊Which of the following is the biggest barrier to urban land reform?
▶️ Political will - 42%
▶️ Complexity of land ownership - 23%
▶️ Lack of public sector powers or capacity - 16%
▶️ Fiscal disincentives (e.g. tax, subsidies) - 13%
▶️ Land banking/speculation - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
▶️ Political will - 42%
▶️ Complexity of land ownership - 23%
▶️ Lack of public sector powers or capacity - 16%
▶️ Fiscal disincentives (e.g. tax, subsidies) - 13%
▶️ Land banking/speculation - 3%
▶️ None of the above - 3%
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We had a fantastic response to our recent panel on what land reform can do for urban Scotland 👏
Land reform is often seen as a rural issue but the level of interest shows an appetite to focus on the land challenges facing our towns and cities.
🎥 Watch back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylb...
Land reform is often seen as a rural issue but the level of interest shows an appetite to focus on the land challenges facing our towns and cities.
🎥 Watch back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylb...
What can land reform do for urban Scotland? Online panel
YouTube video by Scottish Land Commission
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We had a fantastic response to our recent panel on what land reform can do for urban Scotland 👏
Land reform is often seen as a rural issue but the level of interest shows an appetite to focus on the land challenges facing our towns and cities.
🎥 Watch back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylb...
Land reform is often seen as a rural issue but the level of interest shows an appetite to focus on the land challenges facing our towns and cities.
🎥 Watch back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylb...
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What would it look like to Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
August 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
What would it look like to Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
Interesting investigation and use of data!
What is council doing with its empty Perth High Street buildings?
What is council doing with its empty Perth High Street buildings?
The Courier investigated who owns Perth's High Street.
dlvr.it
August 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Interesting investigation and use of data!
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“It's not local and it doesn't govern” @andywightman.scot says as the discussion opens at #FoP2025
Is the current structure of local government fit for the next 30 years?
👇 Join the discussion👇
Is the current structure of local government fit for the next 30 years?
👇 Join the discussion👇
August 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“It's not local and it doesn't govern” @andywightman.scot says as the discussion opens at #FoP2025
Is the current structure of local government fit for the next 30 years?
👇 Join the discussion👇
Is the current structure of local government fit for the next 30 years?
👇 Join the discussion👇
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We’re hitting the road!
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
August 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re hitting the road!
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE