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Councils need to keep an open mind in deciding how to best deliver services.

Councils need to consider a wide range of options when considering what services to provide and how to deliver them.

The Accounts Commission said today it was seriously concerned about South Ayrshire Council's lack of progress in addressing long term weaknesses.

Scotland's programme to improve care for older people has brought together the different bodies involved in services costing £4.5 billion a year.

A scheme to provide heat and power to homes in Wick has landed The Highland Council with a final bill of £11.5 million.

Current approaches to managing staff numbers and costs in the public sector are unlikely to achieve the savings needed in the future.

Charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to the public.