Finding savings is now “increasingly critical” for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding, says the Accounts Commission in a report published today. Continue reading Decisive leadership needed as council savings “increasingly critical”
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Lessons must be learned following school wall collapse, says new report
Councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse. In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School in 2016. Continue reading Lessons must be learned following school wall collapse, says new report
Government must focus on preventative health measures, say Greens
The Scottish Government must give a greater focus to preventative public health measures in order to improve the National Health Service, the Scottish Greens will say during a Holyrood debate later today. Speaking in an opposition debate on the NHS in Scotland 2017 report, Green MSP Alison Johnstone will say the report’s findings prove there’s a greater need for early intervention and for general practice funding to be reformed to help support GP retention. Continue reading Government must focus on preventative health measures, say Greens
Edinburgh College: ‘financial position remains challenging’
Edinburgh is one of three colleges ‘facing financial challenges’, according to a report published by the Audit Scotland yesterday. Continue reading Edinburgh College: ‘financial position remains challenging’
Parties clash over Scotland’s health service
Spending on the NHS in Scotland has reached record levels and waiting times have improved, but the government’s record on the health service was lambasted following the publication of the latest Audit Scotland ‘report card’ yesterday. Continue reading Parties clash over Scotland’s health service