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Argyll & Bute Council needs to focus on improvement

In its report on Best Value at Argyll…

The NHS is cutting long waiting times but meeting future targets will be challenging

The NHS in Scotland has made significant progress towards meeting waiting time targets over recent years but future targets are…

A new contract for NHS consultants has cost an extra £235m

A new contract for consultants has cost the NHS in Scotland an extra £235m in its first three years but clear evidence of its…

Date and venue announced for hearing at West Dunbartonshire Council

The Accounts Commission for Scotland’s ‘Best value’ Hearing at West Dunbartonshire Council will take place at Clydebank Town Hall…

Report highlights increase in transport spending

Spending on transport in Scotland last year was about £1.5 billion and this is expected to rise to £2.3 billion in 2007/08. The…

Benefits and value for money of relocation unclear

An Audit Scotland report says that 28 public sector bodies have been, or will be, either relocated or established under the…

East Ayrshire Council demonstrates its commitment to Best Value

The Accounts Commission’s report on Best Value at East Ayrshire Council says that the council’s commitment to improving…