Tag: Local government
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 decision comes after a dispute over how the money would...
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, council leaders have decided to withdraw their support for the...
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 offer for workers. This move comes after unions, including Unite,...