Scotland is one of the most centralised countries in Europe with the largest local councils. The average council has 170,000 citizens, whilst the European average is 10,000. Councils here have fewer powers and are often seen as merely the delivery arm of the Scottish Government. One description is that our councils are too big to be local and too small to be strategic. They … [Read more...] about Too big to be local
Esther Roberton
About Esther Roberton
Advisor in corporate, civic and constitutional governance. Former Coordinator Scottish Constitutional Convention, former Interim Chair NHS Lothian