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Investing in Scotland's infrastructure

The Scottish Government no longer expects to have enough money to deliver all its planned £26 billion investment in public sector infrastructure.

20 years of Best Value auditing in Scotland

Best Value matters more than ever.

Scotland's colleges 2023

Scotland’s colleges are vital to learners and local communities.

Homelessness affects us all - action is needed

Having a safe, secure, affordable home is not a luxury. It’s a fundamental necessity.

Integration Joint Boards: Financial analysis 2021/22

Scotland’s Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) face considerable financial challenges and immense pressures on their workforce.

Encouraging progress on education data but still a long way to go

Encouraging progress on education data but still a long way to go to understand variation and improve outcomes.

Learning the lessons of Covid-19 has never been more important

Councils played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic, with staff working hard and at pace to support communities, protect jobs and maintain

Reporting on the vital role of Scotland's housing benefit services

Councils’ benefit services are a lifeline service to people often in urgent financial need, seeking support at what can be the most difficult and compl