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Policing must deliver next stage of reform
Policing in Scotland is well managed and led, but more needs to be done to reform the service and make the best use of its…
Andrew Burns' appointment as Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission has been extended
Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, has agreed an extension to the appointment of Andrew Burns as…
North Lanarkshire Council has strong foundations for the future
North Lanarkshire Council is focused on improving its residents’ lives and has strong foundations to make the major changes it…
Delayed discharges, a sign of wider challenges in health and social care
Delays in discharging patients from hospital affect people’s physical and mental health, and make it harder to admit others to…
Unacceptable governance at Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) must put strong controls in place to prevent fraud and ensure value for money after…
NHS reform plans must be delivered
The NHS in Scotland has not improved in line with commitments made by the Scottish Government, despite having more staff and more…
Cyber-attack on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar highlights risks to all councils
Leugh an duilleag seo sa GhàidhligAll Scottish councils must learn from the immediate and ongoing impacts of a significant cyber-…
