Scottish Councils face record amount of debt
New research suggests Scottish councils are almost £16 billion in debt. Why are these figures so much higher than the rest of the country, and how can local authorities deal with the problem?
As debt repayment is set to soar, Scottish councils struggle to account for capital spending
A progress report from the Accounts Commission has again warned that Scottish councils are failing to properly scrutinise capital spending. What can local authorities do to cope with financial management concerns?