Our easy and digestible health, public health and social care round-up summarises new policy, publications and research that are relevant to elected members and officers. Significant developments this month include changes to the police response to mental health crises, staggering statistics on alcohol treatment and a reaffirmed commitment from the government to adult social care. Just for members. Read it here. 

These bulletins provide an update on the progress of legislation currently in Holyrood that is of relevance to local authorities in Scotland. In addition, it highlights key devolved matters, open consultations and third party reports. For LGIU members. Read it here. 

For everyone! Read about inspirational practice and innovation in all four of our LGIU sister countries, with links to resources that can help you make it real where you are.  Read it here.

Private renting is the big issue in this month’s housing and planning round-up, with the renters’ reform bill finally published. Other news includes homelessness, supported housing, landlord scrutiny, new homes bonus and national parks in Scotland.  Check it out.

This month for everyone! We round up the latest findings from leading think tanks around the globe with insights that are critical for local government. This month: offices to houses, public services digital, Covid recovery fraud, whistle blowing and active travel. Read here. 

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This new article from Improvement Service answers the question of who lives where across Scotland. Without a doubt, knowing where people live now and where they might live in the future is essential information for local authorities who are responsible for delivering key services. Read here.

Scotland Loves Local started as a campaign born out of the Covid-19 pandemic and has now evolved into a community-wide mission to drive long-term sustainable change. In this article, Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer of Scotland’s Towns Partnership Interim tells us all about the big plans on the horizon. Read it here.

Scotland’s leading academic working in public policy and governance, Professor James Mitchell, shares insights on what SNP’s recent leadership election and new FM means for current discussions on a New Deal between Councils and Scottish Government. Read it here.

In light of the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee session on the 50th anniversary of community councils, this article from the Improvement Service looks at recent developments in Scotland’s first tier of local government. Read it here. 

Dr Sue Northrop, Director at Dementia Friendly East Lothian, shares insights into the work they are doing in partnership with the Council to improve the lives of those with dementia by aiming to make their communities more dementia friendly overall.   Read here.

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