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New local government scrutiny plan published today

Posted: 16 May 2012

The third National Scrutiny Plan for Local Government has been published today. Prepared by the main organisations responsible for scrutinising Scotland’s councils, the activity timetable shows strategic scrutiny work for 2012/13, looking at each council overall and its key services.

Councils can deliver services more effectively with a closer focus on costs

Posted: 10 May 2012

Local authorities spend almost £40,000 every minute (£21 billion a year) providing vital services. But they can do more to ensure every pound delivers maximum value for the people they serve.

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue is an effective service with a strong focus on improvement and efficiency

Posted: 29 March 2012

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue provides an effective service and makes good use of integrated risk management planning, with clear evidence of shifts in resources to better match community risks.

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