Ministers should still expect a rough ride over public services during the conference season, but the influence of the 'awkward squad' of unionists may have diminished following the establishment of...
Just 23% of council chief executives and 30% of leaders are satisfied with the freedoms and flexibilities granted to excellent authorities under the Comprehensive Performance Assessment regime, new...
Ministers this week handed local authorities £37m to encourage popular schools to expand to try to prevent the annual parental scramble to enrol children at high-performing institutions.
Royal Mail faces a threat of industrial action from the Communication Workers Union while it tries to fend off plans from regulator Postcomm that it fears will damage its most profitable business.
The harsh realities of the local authority pensions 'black hole' hit home this week, when pension fund losses at Scottish councils were estimated at more than £2bn.
The NHS Confederation has called for a fundamental review of night-time health services after a study showed doctors waste much of their time performing menial tasks.
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has asked for an early meeting to put forward its bid for a share of the Scottish Executive's reported £500m underspend.
