Publication: Local government in Scotland: Performance and challenges 2017
New councillors elected in May face major challenges and need to focus on improving long-term planning, says the Accounts Commission. This second overview report follows on from Local government in Scotland: Financial overview 2015/16.
Please note that paragraph 24 and exhibit 8 of this report have been updated post publication to correct an error identified in supporting data.
Main report
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Main report (text only)
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Supplement 1 - Self-assessment tools for councillors
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Supplement 1 - Self-assessment tools for councillors (text only)
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Supplement 2 - Good practice
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Supplement 2 - Good practice (text only)
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News release
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Podcast
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Podcast transcript
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Local government overview reports
The Accounts Commission produces an overview of local government in Scotland each year. Read our reports from earlier years.