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Scottish fire and rescue services making progress on reform
Scottish fire and rescue authorities are giving more emphasis to fire prevention and community safety, but it is too early to…
Edinburgh shows many Best Value features but some services still need to improve
In a Best value report published today the Accounts Commission says Edinburgh City Council displays many of the features of a…
Commission acknowledges positive change at Inverclyde
The Accounts Commission for Scotland has published its findings today, based on Audit Scotland’s progress report on Best Value at…
Improvements welcomed but tough times may be ahead for councils
The Accounts Commission has welcomed a number of improvements by Scotland’s local authorities but warns that major challenges lie…
NHS in Scotland improving how it plans hospital nursing
This report finds that the NHS in Scotland has made progress towards improving the planning and management of ward nursing. The…
Accounts Commission urges Shetland Islands Council to increase
The Accounts Commission for Scotland has published its findings, based on Audit Scotland’s progress report on Best Value at…
Commitment to efficient government but better measures needed
A report on the Efficient Government Initiative has found a commitment to improve efficiency, but says the Executive needs to do…