Local Government

Scottish councils could be financially unsustainable within three years, watchdog warns

'Apocalyptic': Accounts Commission report triggers angry response

Powering on: How Scottish local government could be on the cusp of major change

Local leaders want more power. This election they might finally get it

Reform's first electoral breakthrough in Scotland is a wake-up call for Labour

Council had ‘gaps in cybersecurity’ before ransomware attack

Supreme Court gender ruling drove up complaints over Scottish politicians, standards chief says

Ex-Conservative council leader jailed for romance scam

How Scotland is unlocking its empty homes

Douglas Alexander calls for ‘new crusade’ on Scottish devolution

SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council

Council pulls adult classes at school campus after backlash leads to protests

Reform council tax, Cosla urges parties ahead of Scottish Parliament election

Sports fees shoot up by £25m as councils cut culture and leisure spending

UK Covid Inquiry asks Swinney about ‘urgency’ over school closures

Clean up your conduct, standards watchdog tells councillors

Women's Aid: How secure is Scotland's domestic abuse safety net?

Perth & Kinross council leader Grant Laing quits after embezzlement charge

Whistleblowing warning to councils over ‘rare’ fraud

Council ‘to save millions’ as Scotland’s first PPP schools contract ends

‘Deeply concerning’: Watchdog’s verdict on Glasgow City Council golden goodbyes

Watchdogs raise alarm over 'critical gaps' in flood prevention

Match social worker wages with other public service professionals, Scottish Government urged

Ex-Labour councillor joins Reform UK after selection row

Councillor jailed for sex crimes against teenage girl

Council sick leave at record high as strain falls on ageing workforce, watchdog finds

Blow to Scottish Labour as councillor defects to Reform UK

Councils' £650m funding gap threatens services, watchdog warns