This briefing gives an overview of the IJB reforms set out in the government’s Stage 2 amendments to the NCS
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Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation
This is UNISON’s response to the Scottish Government and COSLA ‘Democracy Matters: Local governance Phase 2 consultation’. The consultation is
Read moreThe Planning Bill
UNISON is concerned that the Planning Bill is about less regulation of businesses rather than improving lives. Planning was reformed
Read moreThe Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare
UNISON welcomes the Scottish government’s proposals to expand early learning and childcare. It is an important step in both tackling
Read moreEncouraging voting in council elections
This is UNISON Scotland’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Local Government Committee’s inquiry into voting in council elections. We set
Read moreDefending local democracy, jobs and services
#ulgc16 Local Government Conference slammed the Tory Government’s ideological austerity policies which are having such a devastating effect on local
Read moreCouncil Connections 15 – May 2016
Local Government Reform While we await the new Scottish Government’s legislative programme, it seems clear that local government is in
Read moreCouncil Connections 14 – March 2016
Local Government Budget The Scottish Government’s budget allocations are, yet again, placing the burden of austerity onto local community services.
Read morePublic Service FUTURES Issue 7 – Winter 2013
unison-scotland.org/…/PublicServiceFutures07_Winter2013.pdf Public Service FUTURES Issue 7 – Winter 2013: Commission on Local Democracy; Regulatory Reform Bill; taxation in Scotland; and
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