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Argyll and Bute Council has responded constructively to a critical report but much more work is required to secure the improvements needed at the local autho

Educational attainment is improving overall in Scotland, but there is a need to close the gap between the lowest and highest performing pupils.

New legislation means councils will have to transform the way they deliver social care, offering people choice and control over the support they need.

Public bodies have coped well so far with reduced budgets but need to focus more on priorities and develop longer-term financial plans.

The national scrutiny plan provides a summary of the scrutiny activity for each council in Scotland.

Falkirk Community Planning Partnership needs to develop specific priorities and plans to convert its aspirations into improved outcomes for local people.