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Councils can do more to target physical recreation services at those least active
An Audit Scotland report, Physical recreation services in local government, says that while regular physical exercise is…
Annual reports for 2010/11 now available for Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission
The Audit Scotland annual report sets out our progress under each of our five corporate priorities: Deliver more streamlined…
Strathclyde police service is good, but authority needs to be more involved and proactive
Strathclyde Police Force performs well and communities receive a good policing service. However the force, and Strathclyde Police…
Scope for significant improvements and savings in transport for health and social care
Greater coordination of transport for health and social care, which affects many people across Scotland, could lead to…
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,…
