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WHITEHALL
Westminster wins legal battle with Holyrood
By Martin Ford | 07 October 2021
The UK Government has blocked two Scottish Parliament Bills after winning the backing of the Supr...
LEGISLATION
Scotland follows Wales in opposing controversial Elections Bill
By Paul Marinko | 04 October 2021
The Scottish Government has paved the way for Scotland to follow Wales in refusing to recommend c...
FINANCE
Watchdog criticises council's slow pace of improvement
By Martin Ford | 04 October 2021
Audit Scotland found South Ayrshire Council had ‘made limited progress on key aspects of Best Val...
FINANCE
Watchdog warns East Dunbartonshire on housing
By Martin Ford | 01 October 2021
The Accounts Commission said the council was well led overall, but raised concerns over the poor ...
WHITEHALL
Pressure grows on government over funds announcement
By Dan Peters | 24 September 2021
Scotland’s council leaders have called for the UK Government to announce the outcome of applicati...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Councils call for 'honesty' on National Care Service costs
By Chris Mahony | 13 September 2021
COSLA has said the funding should instead be invested in care services currently provided by coun...
FINANCE
Angus may use COVID reserves to plug budget holes
By Chris Mahony | 10 September 2021
Angus Council may use reserves put aside for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to plug looming ...
FINANCE
Scottish councils blindsided over social care reforms
By Chris Mahony | 06 September 2021
Scottish Government proposals around children’s services, community justice and alcohol and drug ...
FINANCE
Council warns of further budget pressure
By Naomi Larsson | 26 August 2021
North Lanarkshire Council has warned of further pressure on budgets amid funding cuts and cost pr...
WHITEHALL
Westminster accused of Scottish 'power grab'
By Martin Ford | 25 August 2021
A minister has suggested the UK Government could bypass Edinburgh to work with councils on infras...
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