Tag: Local government
Decentralisation of Power: Former Chiefs Call for Holyrood as Scotland’s Largest Council
Former local authority chief executives are sounding the alarm as they claim that Holyrood has become Scotland's largest council, with power increasingly centralized in...
Boosting Teacher Numbers: Cosla Rejects £145m Funding for Kate Forbes
Local councils in Scotland will not be receiving the £145.5 million funding from the Scottish Government that was intended to increase teacher numbers. This...
Council Leaders Oppose Government’s National Care Service Bill
Council Leaders Withdraw Support for Government's National Care Service BillIn a significant blow to the Scottish Government's plans to establish a National Care Service,...
Scottish Government Intervenes to Address Bin Strikes Amid Budget Challenges
The Scottish government has stepped in to address the issue of planned bin strikes by providing £77.5 million in funding to improve the pay...