Local Government

Councils face ‘volatile, unprecedented and unpredictable environment’

The Accounts Commission has warned councils are dealing with increasing demand, service backlogs and high absence levels

The deal-making: Scotland's councillors get to work

The people changing the face of local government in Scotland

New Glasgow metro system can be a 'game-changer' for the city

MSPs narrowly back controversial short-term let licence scheme

Affordable housing should be ‘the cornerstone of Scotland’s recovery’

How housebuilding could help us build back better

Local government committee backs bill to put role of councils into Scots law

COVID-19 has accelerated the use of digital technology in councils

COSLA warns of cuts to council services if local government does not receive a fair share of the budget

In context: European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

Associate feature: The social housing sector can deliver the economic boost Scotland requires

New chief executive of Scottish Borders Council appointed

Associate feature: Let's build Scotland's future

What next for Housing First in Scotland?

Half of Scots say the pandemic has made them wary of visiting a local business

Care homes trial rapid COVID testing

Scottish Government to back local democracy bill

Nicola Sturgeon announces £100m to bridge the gap until Scottish Child Payment begins

Lack of social housing harming domestic abuse survivors, says homelessness charity

Enhancing public sector cyber security in uncertain times: a roundtable discussion

Road less travelled: How a 20-minute neighbourhood could reduce emissions

New toolkit to encourage spread of free WiFi in town centres

Scottish Parliament think tank: climate change, technological innovation and changing population key challenges over next decade

Power (closer) to the people: COSLA president Alison Evison on the status of local government

Glasgow City Council must ‘act quickly’ to solve lack of temporary housing for homeless

Scottish Government condemns new Home Office plans to deport foreign rough sleepers post-Brexit