Almost all of Scotland’s councils dip into cash reserves over year
All but three of Scotland’s councils had to rely on cash reserves to cover day-to-day running costs last year.
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Council elections counting under way in Ireland
Counting is under way across Ireland following the local government elections.
Disabled people facing longer waits for suitable homes, new figures suggest
The number of disabled people on housing waiting lists has risen by almost 80% in the last two years, new research suggests.
Abject failure: Politicians slammed amid 14-year wait for female council workers to be paid compensation
THE battle to win equal pay rates for female council workers has taken more than a decade because of an “abject failure to take responsibility” by Scotland’s politicians, campaigners have claimed.
Scotland’s only all-male council pledges to finally add some women
THE only all-male council in Scotland has pledged to finally find some women.
Councils call for ‘adequate and fair’ funding settlement ahead of budget
COUNCILS have called for an "adequate and fair" funding settlement ahead of the Scottish Government's forthcoming Budget.
Councils spend £700k on international travel with your cash… but they say it’s worth it
CASH-STRAPPED councils have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on international travel and hotels over the last three years.
Scottish councils made more than £40m from parking, report claims
LOCAL authorities in Scotland made more than £40 million from parking in 2015-16, according to analysis by a motoring organisation.