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Accounts Commission welcomes improvements at Shetland Islands Council but still has concerns
Shetland Islands Council has made good progress in implementing its improvement plan. It now has many of the building blocks…
NHS financial performance was good but there are significant challenges ahead
The overall performance of the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland was good in 2010/11, but there are significant financial…
Meeting climate change targets could cost Scotland £10 billion
Scotland has made good progress in cutting its greenhouse gas emissions, with a fall of more than a quarter since 1990. However,…
Lothian and Borders Police and Police Board perform well and have sound basis for future development
Lothian & Borders Police force and the Lothian & Borders Police board have an effective working relationship and work…
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) provides good services but needs to make better progress in implementing Best Value
In a report published today, the Accounts Commission says while Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has put some of the basic building…
Strong leadership and clear vision driving improvements at Stirling Council
Stirling Council has strong leadership with a clear vision, and has made good progress in improving the performance of its…
Local partnerships have a key role in improving local economies
Community planning partnerships need to build on their economic development activity to help meet local needs. Partnerships…