Councillor George Purcell of Midlothian council has been elected vice president of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. Purcell steps into the role vacated by councillor Pat Watters, who was elected president of Cosla in October.
Details of government consultations
04 July 2008
News round up: Minister says college wrong not to admit teenager
04 July 2008
Minister criticises college that refused to admit convicted teenager
04 July 2008
Child protection expert Ray Wyre dies at 56
27 June 2008
Tributes flow in for Ray Wyre after death at 56
Skills for Care unveils study of direct payment users as employers
Care cases down in London by 40% since introduction of PLO
Details of government consultations
04 July 2008
Government Legislation
04 July 2008
Private Member Bills
04 July 2008