This briefing is on the Local Government Funding Settlement for 2024-25. It includes details of every council’s financial allocation. Local
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Delivering 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 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 moreAbortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Scotland Bill
This is our response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s call for views on Gillian Mackay MSP’s Abortion
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Scottish budget does not go far enough to protect Scotland’s vital public services
Commenting on the budget announced today (Tuesday), UNISON’s Scottish Secretary Lilian Macer, said: “Today’s budget is a bad day for
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
Read moreBriefing 134 Why UNISON opposes a council tax freeze
Since First Minister Humza Yousaf announced a council tax freeze at the SNP Conference in October, it is beyond disappointing
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New wave of school strikes announced as pay dispute continues, says UNISON Scotland
UNISON has today (Wednesday) served notice of further strike action to five more local authorities in Scotland. Staff working in
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Strike action in schools and early years centres continues, says UNISON Scotland
UNISON members are gearing up for the next wave of strike action in Scotland’s schools and early years centres in
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