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Scottish local government refo…

Scottish local government reform: comparing Scotland and the Nordic model – slide deck

Paolo Vestri, LGIU Commissioning Editor for Scotland and Beatrice Makeig, LGIU Editor

3rd November 2026
Scotland
2 mins read

How do proposals for Scottish local government reform compare with models in Norway, Sweden and Denmark? This slide deck examines council structures, service responsibilities and funding powers, highlighting key differences between the Scottish proposals and Nordic systems.

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