Local Government

Scotland’s councils facing ‘increasingly difficult choices’ on spending

The Accounts Commission said local authorities were now entering the 'most difficult budget-setting context seen for many years'

Teaching strikes: Scottish education secretary urges unions to reconsider

Industrial action set to close schools across Scotland next week

Homelessness prevention efforts must start earlier, report concludes

Keeping the promise: one year on from the care review

Food fights: Putting dignity in the right to food

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