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Short term measures not addressing gap in public sector finances
The Scottish Government recorded a £1 billion underspend in 2024/25 but still needs to move away from short-term measures to…
North Ayrshire Council thinks big
North Ayrshire Council ‘thinks big’ as it looks to the future, with a focus on improving services, reducing poverty and…
Rising charges and reduced spending impacting council culture and leisure services
Councils are spending less on culture and leisure services, reviewing the services they offer and increasing or introducing…
Care system reform lacks clarity and accountability
Plans to improve Scotland’s care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish…
Colleges feeling impact of funding cuts
Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate due to ongoing financial pressures.The sector has experienced a 20 per cent…
Financial management must improve at UHI Perth
UHI Perth has started to address weaknesses in its financial management after recording a £2 million deficit in 2023/24, but it…
Plan needed for benefits funding gap
The Scottish Government needs to set out how it will manage a funding gap created by its higher spending on devolved benefits.…
