Publications

Scotland’s councils have had a pivotal role in supporting and working with communities as they responded to the impacts of Covid-19.

The roll out of new devolved social security benefits is going well but there is still a lot to be delivered.

Major problems remain unresolved at the shipyard constructing two lifeline ferries for Scottish islands.

Scotland’s councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges c

The Scottish Government must focus on transforming health and social care services to address the growing cost of the NHS and its recovery from Covid-19.

The Scottish Government needs to take urgent action to ensure essential progress in improving how workforce skills are planned and provided.

Councils and communities worked well together, but impacts of Covid-19 are unequal.

Attainment gap remains wide and better education data needed Progress on closing the poverty-related attainment gap betwee