The awards recognise excellence in local government across 16 categories. The Scottish local authorities included among the 97 finalists are:

• Renfrewshire Council, which is shortlisted for Best Achievement in Children's Services
• Fife Council for Facilities and Asset Management Achievement
• South Lanarkshire Council for Customer Service Achievement
• City of Edinburgh Council for Pay & Workforce Achievement
• East Ayrshire Council for Promoting Active Communities Achievement
• West Dunbartonshire Council for Public Protection Achievement

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 26 June 2008.

For further information about the awards, including the list of all finalists and copies of their award entries, visit www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=65581

Source: LocalGov.co.uk