Councils yet to resolve long-standing issues with equal pay
September 7, 2017
Implementing equal pay remains a challenge for local government in Scotland more than a decade after the process was agreed, with...
Renfrewshire makes solid progress
August 31, 2017
Renfrewshire Council continues to improve and is making encouraging progress in the performance of its services, says the...
New care model not yet achieving its full potential
August 24, 2017
New ways of offering people more choice and control over their social care can make a real difference but further work is needed...
Scotland's NHS needs better workforce planning
July 27, 2017
Spending on staff in Scotland's NHS is increasing and overall staff numbers are at their highest level ever but there are urgent...
Testing times for colleges from challenging finances and targets
June 22, 2017
Scotland's colleges have seen improved attainment in the past year but face several financial challenges, and potential...
IT project for rural payments ends but significant issues remain
June 15, 2017
The legacy of an IT programme set up to deliver financial support to rural businesses still presents significant risks and costs...
Inverclyde on track but has to maintain progress
June 1, 2017
Inverclyde Council has made significant improvements and needs to continue to build on those strengths for the future, says the...