Briefing for Day 2 of Stage 2 for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

We broadly welcome the Land Reform Bill currently progressing through Holyrood, however the following organisations believe the bill would be greatly strengthened with the inclusion of a Compulsory Sale Order power to help bring long term vacant and derelict land and property back into use.

• Shelter Scotland

• Scotland’s Towns Partnership

• Rural Housing Scotland

• Scottish Empty Homes Partnership

• Community Land Scotland

We are therefore delighted that an amendment to include a Compulsory Sale Orders power in this bill has been submitted at Stage 2.