Author: Shirley James

Local government in Scotland: Challenges and performance 2019
Key facts

Local government in Scotland - Challenges and performance 2019
Councils have maintained performance although some services show more strain
Scottish Government funding to councils has reduced in real terms since 2013/14
69% of council funding is spent on social care and education
More money is being committed to national priorities
This gives councils less flexibility about where to spend and where to save
Population change is affecting demand for service
Councils need to be open to transforming the way they deliver services
Councils need to work in partnership and with local communities
Councils need effective leadership and the right staff and skills to deliver change