The Improvement service have published the Local Government Framework Benchmarking Report for 2017/18 . This annual benchmark report is a useful source
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Assessing the impact of yet more austerity cuts
This e-brief is a reminder for UNISON branches of the importance of cuts impact assessments. Branches and Regional Organisers should
Read moreFair Work Charter for Severe Weather
A new Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather has been published by the Scottish Government. This has been developed jointly
Read morePolicy Briefing 105 Draft Scottish Budget 2019/20
Our latest policy briefing sets out the key points of the Draft Scottish Budget for 2019/20. Here is
Read morePlanning Reform Bill
This briefing lays out UNISON’s concerns about the new Planning Bill. The Bill has now been significantly amended and will
Read moreBriefing 103 – UK Budget 2018 Implications for Scotland
The UK Government budget may not be quite as important for UNISON members as it used to be – but
Read moreLocal Governance Review Events
The Scottish government and COSLA launched a Local Governance Review in December 2017. This is a review of all public
Read moreBargaining Briefing 102 – Early Learning & Childcare Delivery Model for 2020
The Scottish government has made a commitment to offer all three and four year olds (and some 2 year olds)
Read moreScottish Government Programme 2018/19
The Scottish Government has published its programme for the coming year, including new legislation. This briefing highlights the plans of
Read moreTransport (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Government has introduced a Transport Bill into Parliament. It changes the way buses are regulated in Scotland, bans
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