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Scottish local government reform: do the councillor numbers add up?

Paolo Vestri, LGIU Commissioning Editor for Scotland

  • 6th October 2026
  • Scotland
  • 8 mins read

This briefing examines challenges with the Scottish Government’s proposed local government reforms, particularly the proposed dual mandate for councillors. It explores why the numbers may not work in practice and considers alternative approaches to representation.

An arial view of Perth, Scotland

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