Local Government

Anas Sarwar and Andy Burnham vow to foster cross-border council collaboration

The Scottish Labour leader and Manchester mayor made the pledge as the party unveils plans to hand greater powers to local areas

Scottish Labour backs ‘Barnett-style’ funding for councils

It comes amid continued strike action from local government workers in a dispute over pay

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

Aberdeen City Council launches journey planner app to encourage walking and cycling

UNISON calls for funding to back incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Associate feature: A recovery we can build together

New £1m fund to support town centres and promote online businesses

Highland Council calls for clarity on tourist tax

Politicians and their pets: Councillor Alison Evison

New chief executive of Dundee City Council appointed

The arguments for change in the Scottish Parliament

Scotland on course to miss its child poverty target, Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns