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The City of Edinburgh Council must listen and act on community views
It is crucial that the City of Edinburgh Council continues to engage with and then act on the views of its residents and…
Short term approaches don't address Scotland's unsustainable public finances
The Scottish Government must move beyond making short-term savings to balance its budget, and urgently reform to address the…
New Audit Scotland chair appointed
Colin Crosby OBE has been appointed as the new chair of Audit Scotland's Board from early October 2024.Colin joined the Board as…
Faster reform needed to protect key services
Councils have been transforming how they operate and deliver services for many years.Now reform is increasingly urgent – councils…
Clackmannanshire Council has made progress but must urgently address its financial sustainability
Clackmannanshire Council has demonstrated continuous improvement on key areas over the last five years. These include community…
Colleges' financial challenges increase
Scotland’s colleges need more clarity from ministers on what parts of their role to prioritise, as the sector’s financial…
Renfrewshire must be clear on service impacts and costs following failings in Dargavel
Renfrewshire Council has taken action to rebuild the trust of local people following its significant failings in providing school…