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Local Government

The latest news, opinion and analysis on issues impacting on COSLA, housing and Scotland’s 32 councils

Douglas Alexander calls for ‘new crusade’ on Scottish devolution

Douglas Alexander calls for ‘new crusade’ on Scottish devolution

Scottish secretary to address Cosla convention
by Kirsteen Paterson
SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council
Local Government

SNP and Greens take control of Stirling Council

Council pulls adult classes at school campus after backlash leads to protests
Local Government

Council pulls adult classes at school campus after backlash leads to protests

Reform council tax, Cosla urges parties ahead of Scottish Parliament election
Local Government

Reform council tax, Cosla urges parties ahead of Scottish Parliament election

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Sports fees shoot up by £25m as councils cut culture and leisure spending
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson
Local Government

Sports fees shoot up by £25m as councils cut culture and leisure spending

Watchdog warns service reductions could increase inequalities and hit rural communities harder
UK Covid Inquiry asks Swinney about ‘urgency’ over school closures
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson
Education

UK Covid Inquiry asks Swinney about ‘urgency’ over school closures

Counsel considers preparations made as public health emergency developed

Redrawing the lines
Communities, Housing & Planning

The great divide: COSLA

Pursuing excellence
Communities, Housing & Planning

Bidding for the future: interview with Ian Davison Porter
Communities, Housing & Planning

Home straight: housing in Scotland
Communities, Housing & Planning

Interview with Housing Minister Margaret Burgess

Local government inquiry launched

Local government funding approved by MSPs

Well connected

Taking stock: interview with Elma Murray

Half time
Communities, Housing & Planning

Committee to examine the misuse of disabled parking scheme
Society & Welfare

Bedroom tax is “iniquitous and inhumane” – Welfare Reform Committee
Society & Welfare

Rise in Scottish households living on inadequate incomes
Society & Welfare

Let Glasgow flourish
Society & Welfare

A fine line
Communities, Housing & Planning

Inspiring change

Taking stock

Picking your fight
Communities, Housing & Planning

Housing Bill introduced to Parliament

Our friends in the north

A new challenge
Communities, Housing & Planning

Barnett Formula should be scrapped – Local Government Association

Power to the people
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