Publications

There has been a slight reduction in the use of leisure facilities since the previous year and the pamphlet also shows that libraries are still finding it diffi

A number of encouraging signs have emerged from the publication of information about the performance of councils' education services.

Council tenants' rent arrears have continued to rise.

Councils' social work services have shown real improvements in a number of areas.

The overview of the National Health Service in Scotland for the financial year 2000/01 highlights the continuing financial pressures facing Scotland's NHS trust

The main finding of the report is that, although modest, there continues to be an overall improvement in the performance of Scotland's police forces and fire br

This year's Best Value audit of Scottish councils shows a general improvement in the way services are being managed.

The Accounts Commission for Scotland has a duty under the Local Government Act 1992 to direct local authorities to publish certain information on their performa