Scottish Local Government

Contacts

Scottish Government enquiries: 0131 556 8400 or 08457 741741 (UK local rate).

Who we are

The Scottish Government's work around local government is supported by the Local Government and Third Sector Directorate.

Links to External Websites

COSLA
Scotland's 32 Councils
Improvement Service
SOLACE
Audit Scotland
Parliament - Local Government & Regeneration Committee

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Local Government in Scotland

Scottish Local Government consists of 32 elected councils which provide services to the people of Scotland - services such as education, social care, waste management, cultural services and planning.

Scottish Government Works with local government and provides funding and the framework for accountability and performance.

More about Local Government

News

08 December 2011 -Local Government Settlement published.

07 December 2011 -Working group looks at ways to strengthen Scotland's community councils.

30 October 2011 - Rates relief saving renewables millions

27 October 2011 - A record numbers of business premises in Scotland are benefiting from the Small Business Bonus Scheme

Local Government Finance
Including local income tax, council tax, non domestic rates and general local authority finance and accounting issues.
Community Planning in Scotland
Ensuring people and communities are genuinely engaged in the decisions made on public services which affect them.
About Local Government
An overview of Local Government in Scotland.
Governance
Governance and Standards for Local Administration

Local Delivery & Performance
About how local services are delivered and performance of service deliverers scrutinised.
Community Councils
Helping to express the views of the community to local authorities and other public bodies.
Local Taxation
Council tax and business rates

Page updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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