Local Government

Sell up to solve housing crisis, Glasgow tells owners of empty homes

Thousands of properties targeted for sale or rent in council push

Towers of Strength: How Ukrainian refugees found home in a Scottish town

Almost three years on from Russia’s invasion, a council project is giving hope and a home to displaced families

Council 'can't do it all without the cash'

'Local government deserves a bit more of the pie'

Glasgow councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform UK

National Insurance: Charities, councils and public sector join John Swinney appeal to Rachel Reeves

New opening date for drug consumption room confirmed

Labour holds on to Edinburgh council as SNP-Green challenge falls

Councillor in two-month suspension for 'political collusion' claims

Cammy Day: Edinburgh council leader quits following allegations over messages

'Edinburgh is just one of the best cities in the world'

Dear Green Places: How expanding Glasgow's Local Nature Reserves can help climate and communities

'Gender-neutral’ domestic abuse plan could force Women's Aid closures, council is warned

'Sometimes party politics is not the best route'

Angela Rayner: SNP has no more excuses for inflicting austerity

"We need to spend a lot of money on social work"

'The best bit about Perth & Kinross is showing it off'

Watchdog warns Scottish councils face worst-ever challenges

Labour to lead West Dunbartonshire Council after rivals pass on administration

Councillor James Anderson: Scottish Borders are great, except for the seagulls

Bin strike threat as council workers reject Cosla pay offer

That Sinking Feeling: The SNP's difficult year

Council changes hands as Scottish Labour quits leadership in shock announcement

Bin strikes called off after union talks

Cosla warning over pay row as bin strike dates are announced

Ex-councillor Ewan Dillon sentenced over child sex abuse images