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Rise in serious cases strengthens need for criminal justice reform
The Scottish Government and its partners have made progress in cutting the criminal courts backlog and modernising justice…
Greater ambition on service redesign needed to respond to challenges ahead
Scotland’s councils need greater ambition to redesign services, with financial pressures growing and demand continuing to rise.…
Pre-election period
In line with the wider public sector, we are observing a six week publications and publicity moratorium ahead of the Scottish…
New Audit Scotland Board members appointed
The new chair and new non-executive member of Audit Scotland's Board have been announced, following recruitment by the Scottish…
Well-run Aberdeenshire Council faces significant budget gap
Continued collaboration is needed at Aberdeenshire Council to address an £81 million budget gap over the coming years.The council…
Shetland facing £134m budget gap
Urgent action is needed by Shetland Islands Council to address a £134.3 million projected budget gap by 2029/30.The council has…
Mounting financial pressures will force tough decisions on health and social care services
Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), together with their NHS and council partners, must urgently take decisions on where to redesign…
