Publication: Local government in Scotland: Performance and challenges 2017

by Accounts Commission

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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1.39 MB

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Main report (text only)
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Supplement 1 - Self-assessment tools for councillors
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361.27 KB
Supplement 2 - Good practice
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263.43 KB
Supplement 2 - Good practice (text only)
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News release
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37.95 KB
Podcast
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3.34 MB
Podcast transcript
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40.17 KB

 

local government overview

Local government overview reports

The Accounts Commission produces an overview of local government in Scotland each year. Read our reports from earlier years.

 

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Environment in which councils are operating
Environment in which councils are operating
Number of full-time equivalent employees
Number of full-time equivalent employees
Performance against selected indicators
Performance against selected indicators
Variation in highest and lowest performing councils
Variation in highest and lowest performing councils