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Sunday, 29th November 2009

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Efficiency savings by councils can boost quality of services HOW do local authorities manage their money? Poorly, according to council taxpayers.

Parties face new challenge out on the campaign trail WITH trust in politics at its lowest ebb for many years, the phrase "getting the vote out" has become a mantra for electoral campaign managers seeking to shore up their position in the face of dwindling voter interest.

Briefing board THE way that Britain's public services are measured and monitored should be rethought, according to a policy briefing produced by the Public Services Programme of the Economic and Social Research Council.

Ruling on Freedom of Information Act redefines the debate THE Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act is an important piece of legislation, affording the public a means to access data held by public authorities.

Finer points of immigration rules lead to tiers and cheer

Devolution-shaped hole in new marine access legislation

Will reforms help to clear up planning nightmare

Future will be bleak if we don't support today's apprentices

Ensuring best value for your council tax expenditure

Objectors' challenge raises questions on planning strategy

Building up to using 2011 cash for affordable homes budget

Working together, we can tackle youth unemployment

Push the boat out on Scottish Water's future

Paul Spicker: Benefits have far wider role than helping the jobless

Thousands living in mobile homes to get protection

Pledge not to axe Scots civil service jobs faces stern test

Germany could do with a break from the grand coalition

Briefing board

Young people need to be encouraged to use Holyrood's petitions process, MSPs told

Redundant charities can be a wellspring for local good causes

Briefing board

Community safety initiative scoops UK award

Choosing the right tax to fund councils

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