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What to look out for in the Scottish Programme for Government

In the lead-up to Tuesday’s Programme for Government, Paolo Vestri, LGIU’s Commissioning Editor for Scotland, examines what it could mean for Scottish local government. With few clues from the SNP manifesto and recent PfGs, Paolo sets out six key issues for councils to look out for.

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Future of local government: Time to rebalance

Local government reorganisation Reports
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Managing an LGR programme: A practical guide for PMO teams

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What was in the “Rewiring the State” Cabinet statement for local government?

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“Scotland Programme for Government 2026-31 — insights for local government”

What does Scotland’s Programme for Government 2026-31 mean for local government? Exploring the insights across thematic sections, this resource provides a must-read summary for the local government sector.

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Local government in Poland: decentralisation, autonomy and the European Charter

28 August 2026

This examines the role of local government in Poland and where it rests in the context of the European Charter of Local Self-Government, exploring the country’s approach to decentralisation, local autonomy and multi-level governance, and how this has evolved under successive governments.

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