Scotland’s largest local government union, UNISON, says strike preparations could begin as early as next week as tensions grow over
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Briefing 142 Local Government Funding Settlement 2024-25
This briefing is on the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024-25. It includes details of every council’s financial allocation. Local
Read moreDelivering net zero for Scotland’s buildings: Heat in Buildings Bill
This is UNISON Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill. We are members
Read moreBriefing 141 – National Care Service Bill Update
The General Principles of the National Care Service Bill were approved by Parliament on 29 February. This briefing summarises where
Read moreDemocracy 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 moreBriefing 140 – National Social Work Agency Update
This briefing sets out the current proposals for a National Social Work Agency. These plans are still under discussion and
Read moreBriefing 139 – National Care Service: Revised Government Plans
The Scottish Government has radically revised its plans for a National Care Service. This follows negotiations with COSLA and the
Read moreBriefing 138: Local Government 24-25 Finance: Council Funding Allocations
This briefing looks at local government finances, focusing on the provisional funding allocations to Scottish councils for 2024/25 and the
Read moreAdditional Support for Learning (ASL)
This is our response to the Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on Additional Support for Learning
Read moree brief – New report says council funding “completely unsustainable”
The Local Government Information Unit report warns of a risk that some Scottish councils could effectively go bankrupt. It
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