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New local government scrutiny plan published today
Posted: 16 May 2012
The third National Scrutiny Plan for Local Government has been published today. Prepared by the main organisations responsible for scrutinising Scotland’s councils, the activity timetable shows strategic scrutiny work for 2012/13, looking at each council overall and its key services.
Councils can deliver services more effectively with a closer focus on costs
Posted: 10 May 2012
Local authorities spend almost £40,000 every minute (£21 billion a year) providing vital services. But they can do more to ensure every pound delivers maximum value for the people they serve.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue is an effective service with a strong focus on improvement and efficiency
Posted: 29 March 2012
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue provides an effective service and makes good use of
integrated risk management planning, with clear evidence of shifts in resources
to better match community risks.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue provides an effective service with a clear strategic vision
Posted: 27 March 2012
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue provides an effective service with a clear strategic vision supported by good integrated risk management planning.
Preparations for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on track but key risks remain
Posted: 22 March 2012
Planning for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is on track but there are risks to particular projects. The organisers are managing these but are unable to completely eliminate them.