Local Government

Supporting the homeless and vulnerable during lockdown

Those working with the homeless are helping those who may be struggling the most with lockdown

Second coronavirus bill put before the Scottish Parliament

The bill includes extra funding for carers and the introduction of notice periods for students in purpose-built accommodation

North Ayrshire Council to take ‘radical’ new approach to economic recovery after COVID-19

Elma Murray appointed interim chair of the Accounts Commission

Coronavirus has amplified calls for a universal basic income

Comment: Creating change for the better

Fife to run first pilot of Scottish COVID-19 monitoring programme

Scrap ‘no recourse to public funds’ or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned

Politicians and their pets: Councillor Julie Ford

Associate feature: Building capacity in the south of Scotland

Dr Sarah Gadsden appointed chief executive of the Improvement Service

Nearly a million people claim Universal Credit as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Politicians and their pets: Lorna Slater and her lizard, Bellamy

Expansion of free childcare delayed due to coronavirus

Associate feature: closing the implementation gap in public services

Inclusive growth and the power of procurement: Scotland Excel conference 2020

Aileen Campbell to stand down at 2021 election

Scottish budget passed by MSPs

MSPs back stage one of the Scottish Government budget

On the frontline of tackling the drugs crisis with Glasgow City Mission

James Dornan to stand down as MSP at 2021 election

Planning permission refused for controversial Coul Links golf course

CalMac ferry breakdowns increase by over a third in a year

Associate feature: working together towards inclusive growth

Getting to know you: Councillor Ellie Bird

Associate feature: Beyond targets: responsible tourism and climate action - interview with VisitScotland chairman Lord Thurso