Local Government

Edinburgh bans mobile phones for school pupils

'Bell-to-bell' restrictions come into force in August

John Swinney: Beastie House horror reveals Scottish child protection failures

FM issues apology to children harmed by Glasgow abuse ring

'Sometimes party politics is not the best route'

Angela Rayner: SNP has no more excuses for inflicting austerity

"We need to spend a lot of money on social work"

'The best bit about Perth & Kinross is showing it off'

Watchdog warns Scottish councils face worst-ever challenges

Labour to lead West Dunbartonshire Council after rivals pass on administration

Councillor James Anderson: Scottish Borders are great, except for the seagulls

Bin strike threat as council workers reject Cosla pay offer

That Sinking Feeling: The SNP's difficult year

Council changes hands as Scottish Labour quits leadership in shock announcement

Bin strikes called off after union talks

Cosla warning over pay row as bin strike dates are announced

Ex-councillor Ewan Dillon sentenced over child sex abuse images

Green councillor cleared after calling trans critics ‘Nazis’

What councillors really want from the Scottish Parliament

Councillor Paul Di Mascio: Why Airdrie is like Rome

First Minister John Swinney opens £1.5m pot to clear school meal debt

Councils face shortfall of £585m, spending watchdog says

SNP councillor suspended over housing scheme row

Stirling councillor Paul Henke: 'At heart I’ve always been a Conservative, even in Wales'

Leadership of Scottish council changes hands with a cut of cards

Council tax war as opposition try to freeze Argyll and Bute leaders out of office

All Scottish town halls to freeze council tax as Inverclyde leader agrees 'reluctant' U-turn

Council tax freeze U-turn vote called as Scottish Government agrees more cash for rebel authority