]> 2010-06-08T14:19:00+00:00 tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/features.asp PSCA International http://www.publicservice.co.uk/feed/logo_service.gif Public Servant Scotland http://www.publicservantscotland.co.uk The Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform's 'manifesto for change' calls for reform reform of the welfare system. Matt Lancashire, of Citizens Advice Scotland, explains why the investment would pay off tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14273 2010-06-08T14:19:00+00:00 The Scottish Government's announcement that plans are going ahead to spend £300m on 35 new schools has met with a dusty response from opposition parties. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14210 2010-06-02T16:14:00+00:00 Scotland's largest health board plans to axe 1,252 staff over the next 18 months, as NHS boards across the country make efficiency savings. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14206 2010-05-28T15:25:00+00:00 Scotland is renowned for the wet stuff but thanks to flooding legislation, celebrating its first anniversary this month, it's not drowning it in. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14177 2010-05-18T11:20:00+00:00 Community projects are to get a financial boost following the increase of "dirty cash" that can be retained by Scottish ministers under criminal legislation. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14135 2010-05-10T10:41:00+00:00 For all the chicken dressing, egg throwing and bigot calling, the 2010 general election will be remembered for one thing – the televised debates. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14122 2010-04-30T18:59:00+00:00 With polling day just weeks away the three main UK parties have launched their Scottish manifestos, while the Nationalists have already declared themselves 'champions' of Scotland. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=14054 2010-04-21T10:55:00+00:00 If they aren't dropping out of education, Scotland's students are expected to be turned away in record numbers due to a lack of funds, it has been revealed. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13983 2010-04-19T12:07:00+00:00 Problem solving is a core element in education, and so it was that Mike Russell set out a 10-point plan to resolve the issues surrounding Curriculum for Excellence. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13794 2010-04-06T09:57:00+00:00 Politicians at Holyrood may have voted to abolish the water industry watchdog but bosses at Waterwatch Scotland are hopeful that a new administration will scrap the move. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13793 2010-04-01T15:50:00+00:00 One in ten care homes for the elderly are failing to make the grade, according to a Care Commission report. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13744 2010-03-29T11:42:00+00:00 More people should be encouraged by the government to rent rather than buy, a new housing study has recommended. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13715 2010-03-18T10:50:00+00:00 Scottish public authorities have been warned they could face a barrage of freedom of information (FOI) requests as the public seek to scrutinise decisions that affect services during the recession. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13714 2010-03-17T11:13:00+00:00 Edinburgh should host a global conference on bank reform to strengthen its position in the financial sector, according to Reform Scotland chairman Ben Thomson. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13699 2010-03-08T15:06:00+00:00 Public sector employees could face a national pay freeze in 2011/12, Finance Secretary John Swinney has said. tag:www.publicservantscotland.co.uk,2008-02-18:/feature_story.asp?id=13696 2010-03-05T16:26:00+00:00