https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0001/10000/transport-scotland-councillor-information-sheet.pdf t:"Transport Scotland - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about Transport Scotland, one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/10006/positive-engagement-a-guide-for-councillors.pdf t:"Positive Engagement: a Guide for Councillors" c:"A guide for councillors on engaging with the planning system." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/10023/debt-advice-funding-model-prelim-report.pdf t:"A preliminary report on potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice" c:"Initial report evaluating potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/10024/scotcash-money-mot-evaluation.pdf t:"Evaluation of the Illegal Money Lending Prevention Programme" c:"Evaluation of the Illegal Money Lending Prevention Programme supported by Trading Standards Scotland. This report examines the impact of the Scotcash Money MOT project." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/10228/elc-delivery-progress-report-december-2019.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Progress Report, December 2019" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/10464/IS-2018-19-signed-accounts.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2018/19" c:"Directors report and financial statements for 2018-19." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/10474/oic-empowering-communities.pdf t:"Empowering Communities Project" c:"Orkney Islands Council is enabling Community Councils to have greater responsibility in the delivery of council-run services in the area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/10715/ims-survey-report-2019.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2019" c:"Report of the findings of the 2019 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/10716/music-tuition-summary-tables-2019.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Summary Tables 2019" c:"Data from the 2019 Instrumental Music Services Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/10723/IMS-Survey-Report-2018.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2018" c:"Report of the findings of the 2018 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/10724/ims-summary-tables-2018.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Summary Tables 2018" c:"Data from the 2018 Instrumental Music Service Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/10731/projected-cost-pressures-for-scottish-local-government.pdf t:"Projected Cost Pressures for Scottish Local Government" c:"This analysis was carried out by the Improvement Service with the assistance of COSLA, Directors of Finance, and SOLACE. The paper explores how demographic trends and inflation are likely to affect local authority expenditure over the period to 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/10732/IMS-survey-report-2017.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2017" c:"Report of the findings of the 2017 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/10733/IMS-survey-summary-tables-2017.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Summary Tables 2017" c:"Data from the 2017 Instrumental Music Services Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/10740/IMS-survey-report-2016.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2016" c:"Report of the findings of the 2016 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/10741/IMS-survey-summary-tables-2016.pdf t:"IMS summary tables 2016" c:"Data from the 2016 Instrumental Music Services Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/10744/place-based-approaches-report.pdf t:"Place-based Approaches to Joint Planning, Resourcing and Delivery: an overview of current practice in Scotland" c:"This research looks at the current landscape of place-based approaches to joint planning, resourcing and delivery across Scotland’s local authority areas. It is based on literature review and interviews with 27 local authorities in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/10745/1000_communities_web.pdf t:"1000 Communities" c:"This study seeks to address patterns of inequalities across Scotland over the past ten years. The key results indicate that inequalities between neighbourhoods in Scotland are persistent over time, and reinforce the multiple nature of positive and negative life outcomes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/10830/older-people.pdf t:"Outcomes for older people" c:"What impact do council services have on enabling older people to be

independent for longer and stay in their own homes if they wish?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/10834/children-and-young-people.pdf t:"Outcomes for children and young people" c:"How do council services contribute to children having the best start in

life and to feeling safe and nurtured? And young people developing life

skills and being ready for work?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/10835/employment-and-growth.pdf t:"Employment and economic growth outcomes" c:"What role do councils play in supporting employment opportunities

and creating a community with a strong local economy?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/10836/safer-stronger-communities.pdf t:"Outcomes for safer, stronger communities" c:"What role do councils play in creating places where people feel safe, feel engaged and understand the role of public services?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/10837/environment.pdf t:"Environmental outcomes" c:"What role do councils play in creating an attractive and welcoming environment? While also supporting people to take pride in, and look after their local environment?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/10838/health-and-wellbeing.pdf t:"Health and wellbeing outcomes" c:"What impact do council services have in enabling people to live happy and healthy lives? And in supporting people to live independently and have a positive end of life?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/10996/SLAED-indicators-report-2018-19.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2018-19" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/11010/phase-2-regional-economy-report.pdf t:"Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth - Phase 2 Report" c:"Follow-up to the consultation exercise on councils’ experiences of regional working in the context of promoting inclusive economic growth. This report examines the issues raised in the first report in more detail." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/11101/lgbf-overview-report-1012.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2010-12" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/11102/lgbf-overview-report-1213.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2012-13" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/11103/lgbf-overview-report-1314.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2013-14" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/11104/lgbf-overview-report-1415.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2014-15" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/11105/lgbf-overview-report-1516.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2015-16" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/11106/lgbf-overview-report-1617.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2016-17" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/11107/lgbf-overview-report-1718.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2017-18" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/11120/how-councils-are-using-lgbf-2018.pdf t:"How councils are using the LGBF 2018" c:"Examples of how councils are using the Local Government Benchmarking Framework to inform decisions and report progress; support scrutiny by senior management and elected members; target and showcase improvement activity; strengthen local public performance reporting." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/11121/lgbf-thematic-report-2018-cyp.pdf t:"LGBF Thematic Report 2018: Children and Young People" c:"LGBF Thematic reports pull together data from different sections of the LGBF to provide a more

holistic view of key policy areas and explore the link between performance information and

outcomes. This report provides a focus on children and young people’s services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/11506/lac-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Looked after children briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to looked after children." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11507/CS-WestDun-PosDest-RiskMatrix.pdf t:"Risk Matrix to Identify Children At Risk" c:"After identifying that West Dunbartonshire was a hot spot for young people not in education,

employment or training, the Council developed a risk matrix that has helped to identify pupils at risk. The implementation of the risk matrix has seen a drop in pupils in the area going on to negative destinations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11508/CS-NAC-PosDest-16plusCoordinators.pdf t:"16+ Coordinators" c:"In 2015 North Ayrshire Council introduced the role of 16+ Coordinator in each mainstream secondary school to improve the proportion of pupils entering positive destinations. Although the initiative was a success it is currently not in place due to re-alignment of resources." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11509/CS-Moray-PosDest-EmployerInput.pdf t:"Employer Input in Schools" c:"In order to improve the proportion of school leavers entering positive destinations, Moray Council conducted research to look at issues in terms of employability. This research found that one of the issues was employer input was needed in schools." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/11510/CS-Inverclyde-PosDest-LoseNoOne.pdf t:"Lose No One" c:"Case study on Inverclyde Councils' efforts to eliminate the proportion of school leavers they lost track of, marked 'not known' in SLDR returns." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/11511/CS-Glasgow-PosDest-ThinkLocal.pdf t:"Think Local" c:"Case study on Glasgow's five year strategy (2013- 2018) for every secondary school to have a business sponsor to improve future employment opportunities for school leavers." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/11512/CS-DumGal-PosDest-CoordinatedProvision.pdf t:"Coordinated Public Sector Provision" c:"Case study on ‘Experience Works’,  a collaborative project created and

funded by Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning Partners to promote, develop and coordinate

safe, sustainable work experience opportunities across the public sector." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/11513/CS-Fife-SocialWorkStrategy.pdf t:"Social Work Strategy" c:"Fife Council approved a Children and Families Strategy in January 2015. This was informed by a range of evidence, including: a qualitative evaluation of the Children and Families Social Work Service, benchmarking with other local authorities, and a detailed analysis of available data. This brief note provides an overview of the development of the strategy, its impact and ongoing development." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/11514/CS-A-and-B-LAC-UsingBankStaff.pdf t:"Using Bank Staff for Preventative Work" c:"Argyll and Bute utilised existing resources to keep looked after children in the community. By involving bank staff in intervention and preventative work the number of looked after children have dropped and Argyll & Bute now do less recruitment of staff in this area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/11515/CS-Shetland-LAC-AchievingPermanency.pdf t:"Improvement in Achieving Permanency" c:"Shetland Islands Council worked to prioritise permanency and to reduce the length of time it takes to secure permanency for children." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11516/CS-NLan-LAC-SDSCoaching.pdf t:"SDS Coaching - Preparation for Positive Destinations" c:"Working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS), North Lanarkshire Council started a pilot project to help young people in children’s houses progress to positive destinations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11517/CS-NAC-LAC-PositiveDestinationsActivityAgreements.pdf t:"Preparation for Positive Destinations through Activity Agreement Programmes" c:"The Crisis Intervention Service, which sits within North Ayrshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership, developed a programme of activities with partners. These activities helped young people involved with the Crisis Intervention Service to gain useful skills and build their confidence." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11518/CS-Inverclyde-LAC-ImprovingAttainmentforLAC.pdf t:"Improving Attainment for Looked After Pupils" c:"Information about an Inverclyde Council scheme to ensure that all looked after children achieved a minimum of SCQF Level 3 in English and Maths by the end of S4." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11519/CS-Glasgow-LAC-StandardOperatingModelwithSCRA.pdf t:"Standard Operating Model between GCC and SCRA" c:"Briefing on a joint framework for Glasgow City Council, Social Work Services and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) to effectively manage and deliver services to children and families within the hearings system in Glasgow." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/11521/CS-Aberdeenshire-LAC-ReducingEmergencyPlacements.pdf t:"Reducing the Number of Emergency Placements" c:"Faced with an increasing number of emergency referrals to its fostering service, Aberdeenshire Council has begun to put measures in place to address the issue and increase the level of planned admissions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11528/asc-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Adult social care briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to adult social care." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11529/CS-PKC-CareandWellbeingCoop.pdf t:"Commissioning – the Role for Micro Enterprises in Perth & Kinross" c:"In 2014 a group of individuals who lived and worked in highland Perthshire received a small grant from Perth & Kinross Council to establish an organisation to stimulate microenterprise and care

and support in rural areas. The aim was to increase the uptake of self-directed support which had been low due to lack of options and choices available." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11535/CS-NDTI-ASC-CommunityLedSupport.pdf t:"Community Led Support - National Evaluation Findings" c:"Community Led Support has developed as a response to the increasing demand for social care to

become more asset-based, more responsive and community-focused.  The NDTi (National Development Team for Inclusion) offer a programme of Community Led Support and the first national evaluation report was published in December 2017. The programme to date has supported increased asset-based approaches and community collaboration with HSCPs in East Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire and

Scottish Borders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11538/CS-DumGal-Sports-LinkingWiderOutcomes.pdf t:"Sport & Physical Activity- Linking to Wider Outcomes" c:"With increased pressure on councils to link the impact of services to wider outcomes, Dumfries

& Galloway have increasingly worked to link sport and physical activity across wider outcomes, and move away from simple quantitative reporting of inputs/outputs." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11539/CS-WLC-Museums-CommunityIndependent.pdf t:"Partnership with Independent and Community Museums" c:"Continued budgetary pressures have presented West Lothian Council operational challenges in

terms of the delivery of their museums services. The need to explore new ways of working and the development of partnerships helped provide opportunities for innovation and engagements,

increasing museum visits and realising cost savings." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/11540/CS-Shetland-Museums-PrivateSectorSupport.pdf t:"Proactive Approach to Funding—Private Funding Streams" c:"Shetland’s museums services engaged with the private sector to secure financial support to cover transport costs which brought unique artefacts from other parts of the UK to the museum encouraging increased visits from local residents and tourists." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/11541/CS-Highland-Museums-IncomeImprovement.pdf t:"Income Improvement Project" c:"With museums facing budget cuts there was a need to improve income/profitability in order to

maintain current level of service provision and, if possible, fund greater levels of interpretation and access to collections." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/11542/CS-Falkirk-Parks-InvestmentProg.pdf t:"Parks and Open Space Investment Programme" c:"Satisfaction in public spaces and parks have steadily decreased across Scotland between 2010/11 and 2015/16. During the same period Falkirk Council introduced an investment programme that has increased satisfaction in parks from below the national average to above the national average." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11543/CS-Highland-Libraries-SharedLibraryandLeisure.pdf t:"Shared Library and Leisure Facilities" c:"High Life Highland’s culture and leisure trust have integrated some of its library and leisure facilities. The aim of the shared facilities was to realise savings without closing libraries and at the same time enhance the customers' experience." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11544/CS-Dundee-Libraries-OpportunitiesProject.pdf t:"The Opportunities Project" c:"As a response to anticipated demands on library services to support communities through welfare reform changes, Dundee library introduced a new space in the central library called the Opportunities room. The Opportunities room is run by volunteers who offer customers a range of support including development of IT skills for online job-searching and welfare rights systems, access to computers and recently support with Universal Credit." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11545/CS-WLC-Libraries-ChannelShiftPartnership.pdf t:"Service Transformation-Channel Shift and Partnership Working" c:"West Lothian Council has transformed its library service by channel shift and partnership working. Between 2010/11 and 2015/16 the council reduced the cost per library visit by 64% and at the same time, increased library visits by 97% with no reduction in customer satisfaction." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11546/CS-NAC-Libraries-RedesigningSvcs.pdf t:"Redesigning Library Services— Partnership, Community Engagement and Channel Shift" c:"North Ayrshire Council incorporated early interventions against challenges of poverty and

attainment in the transformation of their library services. The initiative has gone on to win several awards and praise from the community with a customer satisfaction for library services of 15 percentage points above the national average in 2015/16." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11547/CS-Inverclyde-Libraries-CYPFamilyParticipation.pdf t:"Raising Attainment for Children and Families" c:"Inverclyde Council ran library-focused projects for children and families in partnership with several

organisations, including schools, children’s centres, third sector groups, and arts organisation with

the aim of increasing library membership and regular usage." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11548/CS-Fife-Libraries-WalkON.pdf t:"Walk ON Programme - Reading and Physical Activity" c:"Walking and reading have been shown to have benefits for physical and mental health. An initiative in Fife combines the two in order to reach people who might not usually use the

library or take part in physical activity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11549/CS-EastRen-Libraries-TheFoundry.pdf t:"Co-location of Library Services into Foundry" c:"A combination of relatively high costs and the need for new facilities across a range of services provided the incentive to create a multi purpose facility. A state of the art venue bringing together libraries, sports, and business support services was created, pooling budgets to deliver improved service quality and increasing the use of services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/11550/sports-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Sports Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to sports facilities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/11551/museums-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Museums Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to museums." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11552/libraries-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Libraries Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to libraries." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11553/libraries-briefing-2016.pdf t:"Libraries Briefing 2016" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to libraries." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11555/CS-SLan-Roads-ProactiveMediaStrategy.pdf t:"Proactive PR with Elected Members and Public" c:"South Lanarkshire place a high priority on taking care of their road network, and that this is reflected in its roads cost data. The data shows that its road network has lower levels of disrepair compared to the Scottish average and other councils, and the case study details some of the ways it achieves higher service levels compared to others." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11556/CS-NAC-Roads-ConditionAssessment.pdf t:"Road Condition Assessment" c:"To improve road conditions, North Ayrshire Council developed and implemented a robust condition

assessment process and prioritisation matrix, These look at the condition of the Council’s full road network, including the unclassified road network." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11557/CS-Glasgow-Roads-MaintenanceStrategy.pdf t:"Preventative and Permanent Patching Repairs" c:"A look at Glasgow City Council's road maintenance programme, which uses early intervention treatments and permanent patching repairs to reduce the number of defects on its roads and reduce the number of reactive temporary repairs required." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11558/CS-Edinburgh-EnvSvcs-BehaviourChange.pdf t:"Using a Behaviour Change Campaign to Decrease Littering and Flytipping" c:"The City of Edinburgh Council created an environmental behaviour change campaign to raise awareness of the problem with litter, flytipping and dog fouling and to help change residents

behaviours." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/11559/street-cleaning-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Street Cleaning Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to street cleaning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/11560/parks-briefing-2016.pdf t:"Parks Briefing 2016" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to parks and open spaces." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11562/council-tax-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Council Tax Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to council tax." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11563/hr-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Absence Management Briefing 2017" c:"The management of sickness absence is a major priority for Scottish councils in their efforts to manage their costs. This briefing looks at local government sickness absence trends over time, and highlights current practice and

developments in managing absence as discussed at our HR Benchmarking Event in May 2017." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11564/support-services-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Support Services Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to corporate support services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11565/CS-Angus-CouncilTax-RBV.pdf t:"Risk Based Verification" c:"Case study on Angus Councils use of Risk Based Verfication, a method of applying different levels of checks to new claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, dependent upon a complex risk profile given to each customer." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11566/CS-Fife-CouncilTax-DebtAnalysis.pdf t:"Debt Analysis or Hard Arrears Team" c:"Case study of a Fife Council The initiative to look at various categories of dormant, uncollected

council tax debt. The team were tasked with investigating these cases and looking for any information that could help recover

these debts," thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11567/CS-Fife-CouncilTax-OnlineAccount.pdf t:"Online Account" c:"Case study on Fife Council's introduction of an online account where Council Tax, Benefits and

Landlord customers could self–serve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/11568/CS-Fife-CouncilTax-TextingSvc.pdf t:"Texting Services" c:"In 2011/12 Fife introduced a texting service for council tax. The initiative was two-fold. Firstly to provide an electronic messaging system to meet Fife Council’s Customer Management Strategy of alternative delivery methods, Secondly, to allow customers to make payment of Council Tax via text or Smartphone telephone links." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/11569/CS-Fife-CouncilTax-TextReminders.pdf t:"Text Reminders for Appointments" c:"Case study on Fife Council's introduction of a text reminder service for customers who had an appointment in a local office." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/11570/CS-Moray-CouncilTax-PayPoint.pdf t:"Redirecting Services to Post Offices and PayPoints" c:"Case study of a Moray Council project to reduce the council’s costs by closing cash collection offices and make use of cash collection facilities offered by the Post Office and by PayPoint." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11571/CS-NAC-CouncilTax-EBilling.pdf t:"E-Billing Project" c:"North Ayrshire Council put together a cross-department team to deliver an e-billing project that has saved the council money and satisfied customers who wish to manage their accounts online and reduce their environmental impact." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11572/CS-Glasgow-CouncilTax-SheriffOfficers.pdf t:"Sheriff Officer Approach- Improving Collection Rate" c:"Glasgow City Council has had the largest increase in the rate of collection of council tax in its benchmarking family group between 2010/11 and 2014/15. During the same time Glasgow has reduced cost of collection to below the family group average." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11573/CS-WLC-CouncilTax-DigitalServices.pdf t:"Moving to Digital" c:"West Lothian Council have moved council tax services online to realise savings and improve the customer experience. The redesign included reallocation of tasks to support functions and increased use and signposting of online forms." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11574/CS-Aberdeen-Equalities-PrayerRoom.pdf t:"Setting up a Prayer Room" c:"Following several requests from employees to set up a prayer room facility, Aberdeen City Council’s Faith, Religion and Belief Equality Group in HR began to look into what was required to achieve this." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11575/CS-Glasgow-Equalities-DiversityChampions.pdf t:"Diversity Champions Framework" c:"Glasgow City Council introduced a network of diversity champions to raise awareness of equality and diversity and encourage its staff to disclose their diversity status." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11576/CS-SLan-HR-EvolvingRoleOfHR.pdf t:"Evolving Role of HR" c:"South Lanarkshire Council reviewed its HR service to ensure that it was providing the most efficient and relevant service possible. In response to the review, the council introduced a number of key changes to service delivery including a centralised model with five devolved personnel departments. As a result, sickness absence for non-teachers in South Lanarkshire is lower than the Scottish average of 10.63 at 10.29 and is reducing at a faster pace." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/11577/CS-Edinburgh-SuppSvcs-CoSourcingSS.pdf t:"Co-sourcing Support Services" c:"In 2013/14 the City of Edinburgh Council invested in a five-year, co-sourcing agreement with an external consultancy firm. The aim of the partnership was to increase the effectiveness of existing commercial activity and to improve the quality and control of procurement across the Council. The combination of in-house expertise and assistance from an external agency has saved the council £118m since 2013/14 with £150m of cumulative savings targeted by March 2018." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/11578/CS-Inverclyde-Corporate-LowCostSupportServ.pdf t:"Low Cost Service Structure and Design" c:"Inverclyde Council have a low total gross revenue spend for Support Services compared to other local authorities across Scotland. Inverclyde Support Services operates as a small and centralised

team which successfully delivers a range of services. In 2015/16 the total spend was less than 3% compared to the Scotland average of 5.4%. This meant that, for the third consecutive year, Inverclyde had the second lowest central support costs as a percentage of total gross expenditure." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11580/economic-development-briefing-2016.pdf t:"Economic Development Briefing 2016" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service improvements and outcomes in relation to economic development." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/11581/economic-development-briefing-2017.pdf t:"Economic Development Briefing 2017" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service improvements and outcomes in relation to economic development." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/11582/CS-Renfrewshire-ED-InvestinRenfrewshire.pdf t:"Invest in Renfrewshire Employability Programme" c:"In 2012 Renfrewshire council responded to high levels of unemployment, particularly youth

unemployment, by introducing an employability programme that link local business with unemployed young adults. The Invest in Renfrewshire employability programme enabled the council to move from below the national average for assisting people into employment to the second lowest unemployment rate in Scotland 2015/16." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11583/CS-NAC-ED-DeliveringInclusiveGrowth.pdf t:"Delivering Inclusive Growth" c:"North Ayrshire Council recognised that in an increasingly challenging economic environment, they had to work in new ways in order to deliver inclusive growth. As a result, they piloted the Scottish Government’s Inclusive Growth Diagnostic, working in partnership with the Scottish Government Office of Chief Economic Advisor. The main purpose of the diagnostic is to identify constraints and opportunities for driving inclusive growth in North Ayrshire in order to prioritise actions to address them." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/11584/CS-Fife-ED-BestPlaceforBusiness.pdf t:"Making Fife the best place to start and grow a business" c:"In 2013 Fife Council launched a new strategic plan for economic development in the area. The aim of the new strategy was to respond to the global financial crises, tackle unemployment and help local businesses take advantage of growth opportunities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/11602/CS-Renfrewshire-usingLGBF.pdf t:"Using the LGBF in Scrutiny, Decision-making and Improvement" c:"Renfrewshire Council has successfully embedded the LGBF framework to inform scrutiny by elected members and senior managers. Benchmarking data is now used to produce a wide range of reports for elected members and to guide meeting agendas across the council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/11603/CS-PKC-UsingLGBF.pdf t:"Using the LGBF in Scrutiny, Improvement Planning and PPR" c:"Perth and Kinross council have successfully used the local government benchmarking framework to inform a range of performance reports and reviews across the council. The LGBF supplemented with other local data provide a rich picture of the council’s performance in relation to the delivery of their strategic priorities and objectives and have helped guide actions to improve performance and quality across the council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/11604/CS-Dundee-UsingLGBFSelfAssessment.pdf t:"Role of LGBF in PSIF Self-Assessment Process" c:"Case study which examines the role of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework as part of supporting the PSIF Corporate self-assessment in Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/11745/wahp-update-oct19.pdf t:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships Bulletin: October 2019" c:"Information about Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships and the latest developments in their adoption across Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/11751/capmrf-annual-report-2018-19-final.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2018-19 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/11752/CAPMRF-National-Report-Excel-Tables.xlsx t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework - 2018-19 data tables" c:"Summary of the data used in the 2018/19 Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework National Report." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/11787/money-worries-handbook-web.pdf t:"Money Worries Handbook" c:"A guide for health care professionals dealing with patient money worries." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/11788/welfare-advice-and-mental-health.pdf t:"Welfare Advice and Mental Health" c:"This paper explains the role of Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships (WAHP) in improving mental health and well-being, tackling health inequalities and improving clinical care." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/11797/using-the-LGBF-supplement-jan-2020.pdf t:"How councils are using the Local Government Benchmarking Framework 2019" c:"Examples of how councils are using the Local Government Benchmarking Framework to inform decisions and report progress; support scrutiny with elected members; target and showcase improvement activity; strengthen local public performance reporting." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/11801/collaborative-council-tax-collection-May-22.pdf t:"Collaborative Council Tax Collection" c:"This guide seeks to offer a set of principles to support a collaborative approach between those in Scottish councils who are responsible for administering council tax and those offering debt and money advice, on either an internal or external basis." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12082/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2018-19.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2018-19" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12370/highland-lcpar.pdf t:"Highland Local Child Poverty Action Report" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Highland Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12514/Team-offer-V3.pdf t:"Change Management Team Offer" c:"Details of the support provided by the change team at the IS for councils' transformation programmes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/12515/change-mgmt-triangle-desc-1.pdf t:"Change Management Diagram Description" c:"The change management triangle shows how the IS can support councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12547/LGBF-Housing-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Housing Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service improvements and outcomes in relation to housing services." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/12548/LGBF-HR-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF HR Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to human resources." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/12549/LGBF-Council-Tax-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Council Tax Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to council tax." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/12550/LGBF-LAC-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Looked After Children Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to looked after children." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/12551/LGBF-Support-Services-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Support Services Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to corporate support services." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/12552/LGBF-Sports-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Sports Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to sports facilities." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/12553/LGBF-Museums-Briefing-2019.pdf t:"LGBF Museums Briefing 2019" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to museums." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/12554/LGBF-Economic-Development-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Economic Development Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service improvements and outcomes in relation to economic development." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/12555/LGBF-ASC-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Adult Social Care Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to adult social care." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12556/LGBF-Libraries-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Libraries Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to libraries." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0024/8646/varieties/w460.png"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/12571/capmf-summary-1819-aberdeen-city.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/12572/capmf-summary-1819-aberdeenshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018/19 - Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/12573/capmf-summary-1819-angus.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018/19: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12574/capmf-summary-1819-argyll-and-bute.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Argyll & Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/12575/capmf-summary-1819-clackmannanshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/12576/capmf-summary-1819-cnesiar.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19 - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/12577/capmf-summary-1819-dumgal.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Dumfries and Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/12578/capmf-summary-1819-dundee.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/12579/capmf-summary-1819-east-ayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/12580/capmf-summary-1819-east-dunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/12581/capmf-summary-1819-east-lothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/12582/capmf-summary-1819-east-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12583/capmf-summary-1819-edinburgh.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: City of Edinburgh Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/12584/capmf-summary-1819-falkirk.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/12585/capmf-summary-1819-fife.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/12586/capmf-summary-1819-glasgow.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/12587/capmf-summary-1819-highland.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/12588/capmf-summary-1819-inverclyde.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/12589/capmf-summary-1819-midlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/12590/capmf-summary-1819-moray.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/12591/capmf-summary-1819-north-ayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12592/capmf-summary-1819-north-lanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/12593/capmf-summary-1819-orkney.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/12594/capmf-summary-1819-perth-and-kinross.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Perth & Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/12595/capmf-summary-1819-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/12596/capmf-summary-1819-scottish-borders.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/12597/capmf-summary-1819-shetland-islands.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Shetland Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/12598/capmf-summary-1819-south-ayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/12599/capmf-summary-1819-south-lanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/12600/capmf-summary-1819-stirling.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/12601/capmf-summary-1819-west-dunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/12602/capmf-summary-1819-west-lothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2018-19: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2018/19 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/13660/All-Activities.xlsx t:"Shared Services - All Activities" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/14027/WAHP-postcard.pdf t:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships - Key Facts and Impacts" c:"An information postcard containing key elements of the WAHP model and the benefits of WAHPs to healthcare professionals and patients." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0015/14028/FINAL-WAHP-Briefing-February-2020.doc t:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships in Scotland – General Practice" c:"This briefing paper covers the context, development, delivery, effectiveness and impact of WAHPs. It also illustrates the referral pathway used in WAHPs and how it benefits both service users and providers." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/14029/LGBF-Voluntary-Compliance.pdf t:"Statement of voluntary compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics" c:"We voluntarily comply with the Code of Practice for Statistics. We are committed to meeting the three pillars of the Code as set out by the UK Statistics Authority: trustworthiness, quality and value." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/14519/Virtual-Surgeries.pdf t:"Virtual Surgeries" c:"Advice on holding virtual surgeries from Councillor Laura Murtagh at Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/16402/Poverty-inequality-and-COVID19-briefing.pdf t:"Poverty, Inequality and Covid-19 Briefing" c:"A brief summary of some issues and potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on those living in socio-economic disadvantage." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/17350/VAW-Public-Health-Conference-Report.pdf t:"Violence Against Women is a Public Health Issue - Conference Learning Report" c:"In November 2019, the Improvement Service, COSLA and NHS Health Scotland held a national conference, with support from the Public Health Reform team and the National Violence Against Women Network, to highlight why violence against women is a public health issue." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/17369/COVID-19-and-children-young-people.pdf t:"Coronavirus - Considering the Implications for Child Poverty" c:"Short paper considering the impact of COVID-19 on child poverty and considering how local authorities and health boards can use their Local Child Poverty Action Reports to address the challenges that lie ahead." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/17512/COVID-19-Research_20200506-2.pdf t:"The Impacts of COVID-19: An Overview of the Research to Date" c:"This report provides an overview of research published exploring the potential and forecast impact of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and public health response, including the lockdown that was brought into force in March. In particular, the research focuses on the economic impact of the pandemic and restrictions, the implications for poverty, and summarises the situation in a range of international settings with focus on any lessons for Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/17532/LGBF-LAC-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Looked After Children Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to looked after children." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/17533/LGBF-Sports-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Sports Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to sports facilities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/17534/LGBF-Housing-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Housing Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service improvements and outcomes in relation to housing services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/17535/LGBF-Museums-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Museums Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about service provision and outcomes in relation to museums." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/17536/LGBF-Council-Tax-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Council Tax Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to council tax." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/17537/LGBF-HR-Briefing-2018.pdf t:"LGBF Human Resources Briefing 2018" c:"Overview of what the data in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework tells us about improvements and efficiencies in relation to human resources." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/17713/webinar-guide.pdf t:"A quick guide to webinars" c:"Short guide to hosting webinars, covering how to plan a webinar, equipment needed, what to do on the day, and sharing content after the webinar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/17747/Self-help-and-handy-tips.pdf t:"Mental Health: Self -help and Handy Tips" c:"Pointers to mental health and wellbeing advice from a range of organisations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/17748/Personal-Resilience-Factsheet-1.pdf t:"Personal Resilience Factsheet" c:"Information about personal resilience and how we can develop and maintain it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/17749/mental-health-and-ill-health.pdf t:"Mental Health and Wellbeing" c:"Information about mental health, ill health and wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/17750/Looking-after-your-mental-health-and-well-being-during-the-coronavirus-Covid-19-outbreak.pdf t:"Looking after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak" c:"Reliable sources of information on looking after your mental health and well-being during the Covid-19

outbreak." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/17751/Recommended-books,-apps,-websites-and-blogs.pdf t:"Mental Health: Recommended Books, Apps, Websites and Blogs" c:"Resources to support mental health and wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/17965/Progress-report-Test-of-Change-funding-model-May-2020.pdf t:"Update on the evaluation of the ’Test of Change’ in relation to distributing debt levy funding by giving direct grants to local authorities" c:"Progress report on research looking at potential funding models that can be used for dissemination of the debt levy funding that has been devolved to the Scottish Government. This report evaluates one of the potential funding models, disseminating debt levy funding though direct grants to local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/18057/debt-levy-funding-second-phase-update.pdf t:"Findings from second phase of engagement on potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice" c:"Findings from second phase of engagement on potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice  have been produced. The report outlines the wide range of views expressed and sets out the next steps in the consideration and evaluation of potential funding models." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/18097/business-plan-2020-final.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2020/21" c:"Our Business Plan for 2020/21 takes forward the commitments set out in our 2-year Strategic Framework 2020/22 and sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/18292/SOLACE-update-political-governance-nov20.pdf t:"COVID-19 Governance Arrangements" c:"A summary of key findings and observations on the political governance arrangements in place in Scottish councils during the Covid-19 pandemic." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/18675/ODLA-infographic.pdf t:"Issues and challenges during COVID-19" c:"A summary of the issues and challenges faced by local authority organisational development staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, covering leadership, wellbeing, remote working, workforce, and support for managers." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/18792/C-19-Checklist-Capturing-Learning-for-Services.pdf t:"COVID-19: Capturing Learning for Services" c:"A self-assessment checklist that can be used to capture learning for council services from the COVID-19 pandemic." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/18793/C-19-Checklist-Capturing-Learning-at-Corporate-Level.pdf t:"COVID-19: Capturing Learning at a Corporate Level" c:"A self-assessment checklist that can be used to capture learning at a corporate level from the COVID-19 pandemic." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/18794/C-19-Checklist-Capturing-Learning-for-CPPs.pdf t:"COVID-19: Capturing Learning for Community Planning Partnerships" c:"A self-assessment checklist that can be used to capture learning for community planning partnerships from the COVID-19 pandemic." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/18827/NEC-results-FINAL.pdf t:"National Entitlement Card Survey Results" c:"Results of a 2020 survey of local authorities on ways to simplify the National Entitlement Card scheme and other card-related matters." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/18954/Maternity-Paternity-Shared-Parenal-and-Adoption-Leave-Pack-and-Policy-Guidelines.pdf t:"Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave" c:"Information pack for IS staff on maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/18955/IS-Special-Leave-Policy.pdf t:"Special Leave Policy" c:"The Improvement Service's Special Leave policy and guidelines." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/18956/Grievance-Policy-and-Procedure.pdf t:"Grievance Procedure" c:"The Improvement Service's grievance policy and procedure." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/18957/Disciplinary-Policy-and-Procedure.pdf t:"Disciplinary Policy and Procedure" c:"The Improvement Service's disciplinary policy and procedure." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/19022/EM-Briefing-Child-Poverty-and-COVID-19.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Child Poverty and COVID-19" c:"This paper sets out the impact of COVID 19 on child poverty, highlighting the impacts across different policy areas. The paper encourages elected members to ensure that addressing child poverty remains a priority in their local area and any recovery and renewal plans address the issue of child poverty." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/19118/EOP-Overview-Report-Published-Report-Aug-2018-Final2.pdf t:"Economic Outcomes Programme Overview Report" c:"This Economic Outcomes Programme Overview Report sets out a highly positive message regarding the major contribution that local authorities make to Scotland’s economy. The work looked beyond traditional economic development interventions to examine opportunities for further enhancing impact via ‘levers’ that typically do not feature explicitly in economic development strategies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/19132/TL-Home-Working-WeldonJohns.pdf t:"Homeworking for Local Government Staff" c:"Dr Michelle Weldon-Johns, Senior Law Lecturer at Abertay University, examines some of the issues surrounding homeworking amongst local government staff. Dr Weldon-Johns has a particular interest in examining work-life balance, work-family rights and the issues around home working from a legal perspective." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/19190/covid19-domestic-abuse-infographic-3.pdf t:"COVID-19 & Domestic abuse: support and recovery for children and young people infographic" c:"Overview of the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and action that can be taken to support their recovery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19254/All-Councils-Population-Projection-Summary.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas, 2018-2030" c:"A national summary of population projections, with the total number of people projected to live in each sub-council area for all local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19255/Cautions-and-Caveats.xlsx t:"Scottish sub-council area population projections: cautions and caveats" c:"Issues to note when using these sub-council area population projections." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/19256/Project-Overview.docx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas (mid-2018 based): project overview " c:"Overview of the project to provide sub-council area population projections for all councils to inform planning and service delivery at a local level." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0024/19257/Methodology-and-Limitations-1.docx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas (mid-2018 based): methodology and limitations" c:"Information on the methodology used to produce the sub-council area population projections." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/19258/Geography-Lookup-Table.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: geography look-up table" c:"A reference table showing all sub-council areas names used in the population projections, and their relation to Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics data zones." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/19260/Aberdeen-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Aberdeen City" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Aberdeen City, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/19261/Aberdeenshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Aberdeenshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Aberdeenshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19262/Angus-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Angus" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Angus, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19263/Argyll-and-Bute-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Argyll and Bute" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Argyll and Bute, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19264/City-of-Edinburgh-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: City of Edinburgh" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within City of Edinburgh, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/19265/Clackmannanshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Clackmannanshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Clackmannanshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/19266/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Dumfries and Galloway" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/19267/Dundee-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Dundee City" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Dundee, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/19268/East-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/19269/East-Dunbartonshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Dunbartonshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Dunbartonshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/19270/East-Lothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Lothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Lothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19271/East-Renfrewshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Renfrewshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Renfrewshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19272/Falkirk-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Falkirk" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Falkirk, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19273/Fife-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Fife" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Fife, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/19274/Glasgow-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Glasgow City" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Glasgow City, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/19275/Highland-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Highland" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Highland Council area, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/19276/Inverclyde-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Inverclyde" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Inverclyde, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/19277/Midlothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Midlothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Midlothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/19278/Moray-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Moray" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Moray, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/19279/Na-h-Eileanan-Siar-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Na h-Eileanan Siar" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Na-h Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19280/North-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: North Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within North Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19281/North-Lanarkshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: North Lanarkshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within North Lanarkshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19282/Orkney-Islands-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Orkney Islands" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Orkney Islands, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/19283/Perth-and-Kinross-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Perth and Kinross" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Perth and Kinross, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/19284/Renfrewshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Renfrewshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Renfrewshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/19285/Scottish-Borders-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Scottish Borders" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Scottish Borders, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/19286/Shetland-Islands-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Shetland Islands" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Shetland Islands, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/19287/South-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: South Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within South Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/19288/South-Lanarkshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: South Lanarkshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within South Lanarkshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/19289/Stirling-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Stirling" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Stirling, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19290/West-Dunbartonshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: West Dunbartonshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within West Dunbartonshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19291/West-Lothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: West Lothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within West Lothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/19295/Aberdeen-City-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Aberdeen City" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Aberdeen City, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/19296/Aberdeenshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Aberdeenshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Aberdeeshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/19297/Angus-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Angus" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Angus, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/19298/Argyll-and-Bute-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Argyll and Bute" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Argyll and Bute, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/19299/City-of-Edinburgh-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: City of Edinburgh" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Edinburgh, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0013/19300/Clackmannanshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Clackmannanshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Clackmannanshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/19301/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Dumfries and Galloway" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/19302/Dundee-City-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Dundee City" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Dundee, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/19303/East-Ayrshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: East Ayrshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in East Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/19304/East-Dunbartonshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: East Dunbartonshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in East Dunbartonshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/19305/East-Lothian-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: East Lothian" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in East Lothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/19306/East-Renfrewshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: East Renfrewshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in East Renfrewshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19307/Falkirk-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Falkirk" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Falkirk, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19308/Fife-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Fife" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Fife, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19309/Glasgow-City-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Glasgow City" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Glasgow, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/19310/Highland-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Highland" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Highland, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/19311/Inverclyde-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Inverclyde" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Inverclyde, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/19312/Midlothian-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Midlothian" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Midlothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/19313/Moray-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Moray" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Moray, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/19314/Na-h-Eileanan-Siar-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Na h-Eileanan Siar" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Na-h Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/19315/North-Ayrshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: North Ayrshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in North Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19316/North-Lanarkshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: North Lanarkshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in North Lanarkshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19317/Orkney-Islands-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Orkney Islands" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Orkney Islands, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/19318/Perth-and-Kinross-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Perth and Kinross" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Perth and Kinross, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/19319/Renfrewshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Renfrewshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Renfrewshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/19320/Scottish-Borders-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Scottish Borders" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Scottish Borders, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/19321/Shetland-Islands-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Shetland Islands" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Shetland Islands, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/19322/South-Ayrshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: South Ayrshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in South Ayrshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/19323/South-Lanarkshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: South Lanarkshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in South Lanarkshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/19324/Stirling-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: Stirling" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in Stirling, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/19325/West-Dunbartonshire-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: West Dunbartonshire" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in West Dunbartonshire, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/19326/West-Lothian-Summary-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas - summary tables: West Lothian" c:"Summary of potential future population changes and size in West Lothian, 2018-2030." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/19431/PESTLE.pdf t:"PESTLE analysis" c:"PESTLE provides a framework for considering the factors that may influence your strategic direction" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/19432/understand-stakeholders.pdf t:"Understand stakeholders" c:"The stakeholder wheel can help you detail who all your stakeholders are. You can use the power/interest grid to categorise your stakeholders to understand who you require to engage and work with." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/19433/lessons-learned.pdf t:"Tools for capturing lessons learned" c:"A summary of tools that can help you understand recommendations for the future based on past experience." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/19434/importance-uncertainty-matrix.pdf t:"Importance/Uncertainty Matrix" c:"This helps you map out driving forces to identify where the most important uncertainties lie when scenario planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/19435/force-field-analysis.pdf t:"Force field analysis" c:"During scenario planning, this will help you understand what is enabling you to move forward or what is a blocker." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/19436/scenario-workshop-tips.pdf t:"Scenario workshop tips" c:"Tips to help you envisage future scenarios." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/19437/appreciative-enquiry.pdf t:"Appreciative enquiry" c:"Appreciative Inquiry is a way of looking at organisational change that focuses on doing more of what is already working." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/19438/mind-mapping.pdf t:"Mind mapping" c:"Mind mapping is visual thinking tool that uses a combination of words, images and colours to help tease out an issue or problem quickly and creatively." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/19439/storytelling.pdf t:"Storytelling" c:"Storytelling can be a useful tool in developing scenarios. Stories can help us imagine different situations and scenarios and create some detail about what that is like, helping to get a shared understanding." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/19441/rich-pictures.pdf t:"Rich pictures" c:"A rich picture is a useful way of exploring and defining a situation, encouraging open discussion that creates shared understanding of a situation or scenario. Rich pictures contain images, symbols, graphics and colours, bringing together lots of different elements that are relevant to the issue." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/19443/fishbone.pdf t:"Fishbone analysis" c:"Fishbone analysis is a cause and eect tool. You consider the problem at the ‘head of the fish’ then work through the various causes that might arise through each of the spines that lead to the problem." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/19444/swot.pdf t:"SWOT analysis" c:"SWOT analysis helps you reflect on scenarios and consider the implications buy focusing on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/19445/options-appraisal.pdf t:"Options appraisal" c:"Options appraisal provides evidence-based recommendations for the best way to achieve your objectives.

it is a technique to review options against criteria including benefits,

costs, risks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/19446/driver-diagrams.pdf t:"Driver diagrams" c:"Diagrams to show what will ‘drive’ you towards your project objectives. They enable different levels of actions to be articulated and encourage stakeholders to understand where their actions contribute to a shared objective." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/19447/logic-modelling.pdf t:"Logic modelling" c:"A logic model is a graphic which shows the relationships between resources, activities and outcomes within a programme or plan. It may also be referred to as a roadmap." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/19496/key-questions.pdf t:"Key Questions" c:"Key questions help you consider the scenario's potential implications and impact and will help inform actions required." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/19505/Political-Mentoring-Handbook.pdf t:"Political Mentoring Handbook for Elected Members" c:"Handbook which sets out key elements to frame and promote good mentoring practice within a political environment." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/19623/New-Ways-of-Working-Action-Plan.docx t:"New Ways of Working Action Plan" c:"South Lanarkshire Council's Community Engagement Team piloted the Improvement Service's checklist  for services to capture learning from their experiences during COVID-19. This is the council's plan for new ways of working, drafted during the process." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/19639/PSIF-case-study-SLC-nww.pdf t:"New Ways of Working in Response to COVID-19" c:"South Lanarkshire Council's Community Engagement Team piloted the Improvement Service's checklist  for services to capture learning from their experiences during COVID-19." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/19640/C-19-Checklist-Capturing-Learning-for-Elected-Members.pdf t:"COVID-19: Capturing Learning for Elected Members" c:"A self-assessment checklist that can be used to capture learning for elected members from the COVID-19 pandemic." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0027/19638/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/19693/EM-Briefing-CWB.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Community Wealth Building" c:"Community wealth building is part of a placed-based approach which is gaining traction across the UK with a number of local authorities. This briefing note sets out the key concepts and strategies for community wealth building, and points to other useful sources of information." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/19697/COVID-19-Supplementary-VAW-Guidance-Sept-2020.pdf t:"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Supplementary National Violence Against Women Guidance" c:"The overall aim of this supplementary guidance is to ensure that a sustainable, joined-up approach to safeguarding the needs of women, children and young people experiencing VAWG during COVID-19 continues to be embedded at a local strategic level." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/19698/COVID-19-Supplementary-VAW-Guidance-Exec-Summary-Sept-2020.pdf t:"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Supplementary National Violence Against Women Guidance: Executive Summary" c:"The overall aim of this supplementary guidance is to ensure that a sustainable, joined-up approach to safeguarding the needs of women, children and young people experiencing VAWG during COVID-19 continues to be embedded at a local strategic level." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/19740/20-minute-neighbourhood-rapid-scoping-assessment.pdf t:"Comparing the 20 Minute Neighbourhood and Traditional Scenarios in Edinburgh Local Development Plan: a Rapid Scoping Assessment" c:"his paper reports on the key impacts of two different options for spatial planning policy: the traditional approach and a 20 minute neighbourhood approach. It presents potential impacts of each scenario on the wellbeing of people and planet and summarises the key issues, recommendations and research questions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/21224/SP-TrainTheTrainer-flyer.pdf t:"Scenario Planning Tookit - Train the Trainer Offer" c:"Information on how the IS can build skills and capacity across your organisation on the scenario planning five-step process by providing train-the-trainer workshops to enable council colleagues to then deploy the approach within their organisation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/21225/Working-remotely-wtith-political-groups.pdf t:"Supporting Political Groups to Work Remotely" c:"In the UK, the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in major changes to the way that we communicate which means that many discussions which would have been carried out in person, have taken place online. This resource will provide you with a structure to be able to review and reflect on the way your group works together, with council officers, and with members of other political groups/Independents." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/21353/TL-VulnerableCommunities.pdf t:"Scotland’s roadmap to COVID-19 recovery and renewal: five key actions for supporting vulnerable people and communities" c:"Improvement Service staff working in violence against women, child poverty and inequalities set out how Covid-19 and its impacts have exacerbated existing inequalities and disadvantage. They also set out five key actions that will support vulnerable people and communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/21402/SLAED-Covid-19-Supplement.pdf t:"COVID-19 Supplement to SLAED Indicators Report 2019-20" c:"This supplement  to the SLAED Indicators Framework report published in December 2020 acknowledges the significant impact the crisis has had on local areas, as well as the critical role that local authority economic development services have played, both in terms of the initial crisis response as well as ongoing support for recovery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/21449/virtual-hosting-checklist.pdf t:"Virtual hosting checklist" c:"The increase in remote working means we now often rely on technology to have meetings and workshops that connect people and bring them together. This guide contains hints, tips and good practice to get you started with virtual hosting." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/21558/EMBriefing-Taking-a-Trauma-Informed-Lens-Oct-2020.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Taking a trauma-informed lens to Scotland’s COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation" c:"This briefing highlights how adopting a trauma-informed approach to Scotland’s COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation agenda can support key priorities in building back better, including improving outcomes for vulnerable people and communities affected by trauma and supporting workforce wellbeing and resilience." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/21571/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C16.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 16" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/21623/covid19-trauma-infographic.pdf t:"A trauma-informed approach to Scotland's COVID-19 Recovery, Renewal and Transformation" c:"Short infographic that looks at the potential impact of COVID-19 on people affected by trauma, what this means for services, systems and the workforce, and the next steps for Scotland's recovery and renewal." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/21657/elc-delivery-progress-report-september-2020.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Delivery Progress Report, September 2020" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/21764/Leaders-November-2020.pdf t:"Council Leader Newsletter, November 2020" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting

in September 2020 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/21788/IS-Annual-Report-2020.pdf t:"IS Annual Report 2020" c:"A round-up of IS activities, key achievements and performance throughout 2020." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0025/21796/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/22047/ISaccounts2020signed.pdf t:"IS Directors Report and Financial Statements 2019-20" c:"Directors' report and financial statements for financial year 2019-20" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/22050/IMS-Survey-Report-2020.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2020" c:"Report of the findings of the 2020 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0013/22054/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/22051/IMS-Summary-Tables-2020.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Summary Tables 2020" c:"Data from the 2020 Instrumental Music Services Survey" thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0013/22054/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/22241/Impact-of-Covid-on-LA-Money-Advice-Services.pdf t:"Impact of COVID-19 on local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services" c:"The social distancing measures required as a result of COVID-19 have had a major impact on the way local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services are provided. To identify in detail what this has meant for both the providers and users of money and welfare rights advice services, the Improvement Service’s Evaluation and Research teams surveyed all 32 Scottish local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/22266/Review-of-Smarter-Choices-Smarter-Places.pdf t:"A review of the ‘Smarter Choices, Smarter Places’ Programme" c:"A  review of the Smarter Choices Smarter Places grants programme managed by Paths for All, which aims to encourage people to travel more sustainably." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/22267/Review-of-Smarter-Choices-Smarter-Places-Summary.pdf t:"Summary of the review of the 'Smarter Choices, Smarter Places' Programme" c:"A  review of the Smarter Choices Smarter Places grants programme managed by Paths for All, which aims to encourage people to travel more sustainably." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/22274/Trauma-Welcome-Pack.pdf t:"Welcome Pack for Trauma Champions" c:"The pack provides key information on the role of the trauma champion and how to access support from the Improvement Service and local Transforming Psychological Trauma Implementation Coordinators (TPTICs)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/23077/Communications-Strategy-2023-2027.pdf t:"Communications Strategy 2023-2027" c:"This document sets out the strategic direction for IS communications –

both external and internal – over 2023-2027." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0014/23144/Place-and-WellbeingOutcomesJan21.docx t:"Place and Wellbeing Outcomes" c:"The Place and Wellbeing Outcomes provide a consistent and comprehensive focus for where place impacts on the wellbeing of people and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/23145/IS-Yoti-Case-Study.pdf t:"Case study: how the Improvement Service is digitising public services with Yoti" c:"The IS worked with Yoti to create a way for citizens to prove their identity within myaccount and re-authenticate themselves to access services from multiple providers." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/23146/Case_study-Improvement-Service-NEC.pdf t:"Case study: making it easy for Scottish citizens to apply for an NEC card online" c:"How the IS created an online channel to enable citizens to apply for and manage their National Entitlement Card." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/23173/EMBriefing-20MinuteNeighbourhoods.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: 20 Minute Neighbourhoods" c:"This briefing note sets out the key concepts and features for 20 minute neighbourhoods, and points to other issues to consider in delivering their ambition." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/23201/Leaders-Newsletter-January-2021.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, January 2021" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in September 2020 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/23213/capmrf-annual-report-2019-20.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework: 2019/20 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/23219/Aberdeen-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0010/23221/Aberdeenshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0012/23223/Angus.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/23225/Argyll-and-Bute.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Argyll and Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/23227/City-of-Edinburgh.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: City of Edinburgh Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/23229/Clackmannanshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0011/23231/Comhairle-nan-Eilean-Siar.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0013/23233/Dumfries-and-Galloway.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Dumfries and Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/23235/Dundee-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/23237/East-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/23239/East-Dunbartonshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0012/23241/East-Lothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/23243/East-Renfrewshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/23245/Falkirk.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/23247/Fife.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/23249/Glasgow-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0013/23251/Highland.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/23253/Inverclyde.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/23255/Midlothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/23257/Moray.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/23259/North-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/23261/North-Lanarkshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/23263/Orkney-Islands.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/23265/Perth-and-Kinross.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Perth and Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/23267/Renfrewshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/23269/Scottish-Borders.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/23271/Shetland-Islands.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Shetland Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/23273/South-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/23275/South-Lanarkshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/23277/Stirling.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/23279/West-Dunbartonshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/23281/West-Lothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2019/20: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/23288/National-2019-20-Summary.xlsx t:"CAPMRF 2019/20 National Data Summary File" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2019/20 for the CAPMRF for all 32 Scottish local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/23477/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C17.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 17" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/23540/SLAED-Indicators-Report-2019-20.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2019-20" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/23596/C-and-F-deep-dive-presentations.pdf t:"Children and Families Deep Dive Event Presentations" c:"Presentations from the children and families deep dive, held in November 2020. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/23599/VAW-deep-dive-presentations.pdf t:"Violence Against Women Deep Dive Event Presentations" c:"Presentations from the violence against women deep dive, held in December 2020. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/23600/Strengthening-partnership-working-between-VAWPs-and-ADPs.pdf t:"Strengthening Partnership Working Between Violence Against Women Partnerships and Alcohol and Drug Partnerships" c:"In March 2020, the Scottish Government and the Improvement Service brought together members of local Violence Against Women Partnerships (VAWPs) and Alcohol & Drug Partnerships (ADPs) to explore opportunities to help improve outcomes for women and children affected by both gender-based violence and problem alcohol and drug use by strengthening partnership working." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/23848/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2019-20.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2019-20" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/23909/Ardrossan-Rapid-Scoping-Assessment.pdf t:"Ardrossan North Shore Development Framework: a 20 Minute Neighbourhood Rapid Scoping Assessment" c:"This paper reports an assessment of the development framework which includes locating a new community campus, housing, and other uses to a contaminated site within 200 metres of Ardrossan Town Centre." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/23946/LCPAR-2020-Fife-Final-051020.pdf t:"Fife Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Fife Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/23947/Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-for-East-Ayrshire-2019-20.pdf t:"East Ayrshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Ayrshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/23948/North-Ayrshire-Council_Child_Poverty_Report_2019-20-FINAL-2.pdf t:"North Ayrshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the North Ayrshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/23949/North-lanarkshire-LCPAR-2020.pdf t:"North Lanarkshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the North Lanarkshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/23950/Orkney-LCPAR-2019-20.pdf t:"Orkney Islands Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Orkney Islands Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/23951/Renfrewshire-LCPAR-19-20-.pdf t:"Renfrewshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Renfrewshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/23952/Scottish-Borders-Council.pdf t:"Scottish Borders Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Scottish Borders Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/23953/West-Dunbartonshire-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2019-2020.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the West Dunbartonshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/23954/Aberdeenshire-Reducing-Child-Poverty-Local-Action-Report-2019-20.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Aberdeenshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/23955/City-of-Edinburgh-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2019-20-final-0.4b.pdf t:"Edinburgh Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the City of Edinburgh Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/23956/Dumfries-and-Galloway-LCPAR-2019-20.docx t:"Dumfries and Galloway Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Dumfries and Galloway Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/23957/Dundee-City-Council-2019-2020-LCPAR.docx t:"Dundee Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Dundee City Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/23958/East-Dunbartonshire-FINAL-Approved-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-Yr-2.doc t:"East Dunbartonshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Dunbartonshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/23959/East-Renfrewshire-LCPAR-year-2.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Renfrewshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/23960/Final-Angus-Joint-Child-Poverty-Local-Action-Plan-2020-6.doc-1.pdf t:"Angus Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/23961/Inverclyde-Child-local-poverty-action-report-2019-20.pdf t:"Inverclyde Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Inverclyde Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/24226/COLLATED-Collective-Leadership-Slides.pdf t:"Supporting a collected leadership approach to tackling violence against women and girls" c:"Presentations from a December 2020 event that explored the collective leadership that is needed at a local and national level to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and gender inequality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/24327/C-and-F-trauma-deep-dive-learning-report.pdf t:"Learning report - children and families: how can adopting a trauma-informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland’s roadmap for COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Learning report from the children and families deep dive, held in November 2020. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/24328/VAW-trauma-deep-dive-learning-report.pdf t:"Learning report: violence against women and girls: how can adopting a trauma-informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland’s roadmap for COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Learning report from the violence against women deep dive, held in December 2020. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/24376/VAW-collective-leadership-learning-report.pdf t:"Supporting a Collective Leadership Approach to Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: Learning Report" c:"Report from an IS and COSLA event in December 2020 to explore the collective leadership that is needed at a local and national level to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and gender inequality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/24394/TL-ParticipatoryDemocracy.pdf t:"Particpatory Democracy and the Role of Elected Members" c:"With increasing pressures on local government budgets and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, there has also been an increased focus on the term ‘participatory democracy, but what is it and what does this mean for elected members?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/24433/Planning-Sytem-in-Scotland-EM-Introduction-Aug-23.pdf t:"The Planning System in Scotland: an Introduction for Elected Members" c:"Elected members have an important role to play in the planning system through their general duties as a ward member, but also through positions on the Local Review Body, Executive Board or full council. This guide aims to help members understand what the planning system seeks to achieve and introduces the processes involved in decision-making." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/24513/Evaluation-of-the-Illegal-Money-Lending-Prevention-Programme.pdf t:"Evaluation of the Illegal Money Lending Prevention Programme" c:"Evaluation of the Illegal Money Lending Prevention Programme supported by Trading Standards Scotland. This report looks at three projects which sought to tackle illegal money lending by using different approaches." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/24621/Business-Plan-2021-22v5.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2021-2022" c:"The IS Business Plan for 2021/22 takes forward the commitments set

out in our 2-year Strategic Framework 2020/22 and sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/24631/Justice-deep-dive-presentations.pdf t:"Justice Deep Dive Event Presentations" c:"Presentations from the justice deep dive, held in January 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/24632/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-March-2021.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, March 2021" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/24704/West-Lothian-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2019_20-v3.pdf t:"West Lothian Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the West Lothian Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/24705/Aberdeen-City-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-appendix.pdf t:"Aberdeen City Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Aberdeen City Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/24706/Argyll-and-Bute-Child-Povery-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute Child Poverty Action Plan 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Argyll and Bute Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/24707/Falkirk-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2020-21.pdf t:"Falkirk Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Falkirk Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/24708/Glasgow-LCPAR_2019-2020_.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Glasgow City Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/24712/Moray-LCPAR-2019-2020.pdf t:"Moray Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Moray Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/24713/South-Lanarkshire-Child-Poverty-action-report-2019-20.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the South Lanarkshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/24714/South-Ayrshire-local-child-poverty-action-plan-progress-update-2019-2020.pdf t:"South Ayrshire Child Poverty Action Plan 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the South Ayrshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/24715/Perth-and-Kinross-LCPAR-2019_2020_FINAL.pdf t:"Perth and Kinross Child Poverty Action Plan 2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Perth and Kinross Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/24764/Leaders-newsletter-April-2021.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - April 2021" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in March 2021 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/24862/EMBriefing-WhatAboutTheMen.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Tackling violence against women and girls - what about the men?" c:"This briefing aims to: highlight the inequality of outcomes that men and women may experience as

a result of their gender; raise awareness of what good practice looks like in terms of ensuring support services are available for both male victims of domestic abuse and perpetrators

of abuse; explore the key role that men can play in preventing and challenging violence against women." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/24884/AccCommImpServ_StratAlliance_3-21.pdf t:"Strategic Alliance between the Accounts Commission and Improvement Service: A Joint Statement of Intent" c:"The purpose of this joint statement is to outline the respective roles of the Improvement Service and Accounts Commission in improvement, and how we will work together formally on matters of mutual interest." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/24911/FSD-Sex-and-Gender-Briefing.pdf t:"Socio-economic Disadvantage and Protected Characteristics: Sex and Gender - Women" c:"This briefing forms part of a series looking at different protected characteristics. It aims to provide an introduction to the inequalities of outcome faced by people with

protected characteristics through reporting the key facts and statistics and highlighting things to consider when implementing policy changes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/24932/justice-deep-dive-learning-report.pdf t:"Learning report - justice: how can adopting a trauma-informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland’s roadmap for COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Learning report from the justice deep dive, held in January 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/24981/Scrutinising-Business-Cases.pdf t:"Elected Member Guidance: Scrutinising Business Cases" c:"This guidance will support elected members to more effectively scrutinise business cases presented to you by officers. The guidance highlights the type of information members should look and ask for from officers, to ensure they can make informed decisions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/25072/Argyll-and-Bute-Rapid-Scoping-Assessment.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute Indicative Regional Spatial Strategy: a 20 Minute Neighbourhood Rapid Scoping Assessment" c:"This paper reports an assessment of Argyll and Bute indicative Regional Spatial Strategy which aimed to inform the final RSS vision and approach to support both the ambition, promote wellbeing and reduce inequality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/25085/Domestic-Abuse-Informed-Practice-Self-Assessment-Tool-and-Performance-Framework.pdf t:"Domestic abuse-informed practice and systems: a self-assessment toolkit and evaluation framework" c:"A Improvement Service/Safe & Together Institute self-assessment tool and evaluation framework to help stakeholders assess to what extent their organisation, its workforce, services and system are domestic abuse-informed." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/25201/Housing-and-Homeslessness-presentation.pdf t:"Housing Deep Dive Event Presentations" c:"Presentations from the housing deep dive, held in February 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/25203/EMBriefing-GRB.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Gender Responsive Budgeting" c:"Women and men experience the world differently and face different economic realities and challenges. They use public services differently and therefore decisions made to increase or decrease spending on services will impact women and men differently. This briefing aims to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of gender analysis within local authority budgetary processes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/25229/Shetland_Annual_Child_Poverty_Action_Report_2019_20.pdf t:"Shetland Local Child Poverty Action Report 2019-20" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Shetland Islands Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/25230/ASC-deep-dive-presentation.pdf t:"Adult Social Care Deep Dive Event Presentations" c:"Presentations from the adult social care deep dive, held in March 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/25578/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-May-2021.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, May 2021" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/25708/East-Lothian-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2020.pdf t:"East Lothian Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Lothian Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/25997/housing-deep-dive-learning-report.pdf t:"Learning report - housing: how can adopting a trauma informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland's COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Learning report from the housing deep dive, held in February 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/25998/ASC-deep-dive-learning-report.pdf t:"Learning report: adult social care. How can adopting a trauma informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland's COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Learning report from the adult social care deep dive, held in March 2021. Deep dive events explored how adopting a trauma-informed approach can support key community planning priorities and support professionals to embed the approach in policy and practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/26064/trf-programme-support.pdf t:"Transformation Programme Support" c:"Information on a programme to design a future operating model for Scottish councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/26235/BA-flyer-cohort-5.pdf t:"Business Analysis Programme - Cohort 5" c:"The Business Analysis Programme has a broad scope focusing

on the practical application of organisational analysis through

to planning and implementing outcomes of the analysis." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/26418/ChildPovertyPolicyPractice_CostOfLiving.pdf t:"Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: Examples of Policy and Practice (Cost of Living)" c:"Examples of policy and practice in addressing different aspects of child poverty, drawn from the 2019/2020 Local Child Poverty Action Reports. This paper looks at examples tackling cost of living." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/26419/ChildPovertyPolicyPractice_IncomeFromBenefits.pdf t:"Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: Examples of Policy and Practice (Income from Benefits)" c:"Examples of policy and practice in addressing different aspects of child poverty, drawn from the 2019/2020 Local Child Poverty Action Reports. This paper looks at examples tackling income from benefits." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/26420/ChildPovertyPolicyPractice_IncomeFromEmployment.pdf t:"Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: Examples of Policy and Practice (Income from Employment)" c:"Examples of policy and practice in addressing different aspects of child poverty, drawn from the 2019/2020 Local Child Poverty Action Reports. This paper looks at examples tackling income from employment." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/26434/EM-Briefing-Nature-Based-Solutions.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Nature-based Solutions" c:"This briefing note sets out key features and principles for Nature-based Solutions

(NbS), and their contribution to a number of key local government priorities, such as tackling climate change, recovering from Covid-19, and supporting inclusive economic growth." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/26552/Challenges-and-changes.pdf t:"Workforce Planning - Challenges and Changes" c:"Guidance on questions to ask during workforce planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/26553/Implications-for-the-workforce.pdf t:"Workforce Planning - Implications for the Workforce" c:"Guidance on questions to ask during workforce planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/26554/Delivering-the-changes.pdf t:"Workforce Planning - Delivering the Changes" c:"Guidance on questions to ask during workforce planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/26555/Demand-Analysis.docx t:"Demand Analysis" c:"Template for analysing critical posts that are essential for the operation of the organisation in the future." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0024/26556/Key-Changes.docx t:"Workforce Planning - Key Changes, Actions and Solutions" c:"Template for analysing key changes, or trends affecting the workforce, what the impact will be and potential actions and solutions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/26557/Strategic-Skills-Needs-Assessment.docx t:"Workforce Planning - Strategic Skills Needs Assessment" c:"Template for carrying out a Strategic Skills Needs Assessment when workforce planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/26558/Workforce-Profiling.docx t:"Workforce Profiling" c:"Workforce profiling brings together a range of data about the make-up of the workforce.  This can be used along with data about how the workforce will change, to develop actions and change solutions for the workforce plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/26559/Self-assessment.docx t:"Workforce Planning - Self-Assessment" c:"Template for assessing the current workforce planning activity in the organisation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/26560/Organisation-Design.pdf t:"Organisational Design" c:"Overview of organisational design - the overall organisational structure within which people carry out their work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/26668/deep-dive-summary-of-findings.pdf t:"How can adopting a trauma-informed approach help drive forward improved outcomes as part of Scotland’s roadmap for COVID-19 recovery, renewal and transformation?" c:"Summary of key learning from 2020-21 deep dive event series." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/26703/Bangor_HIA.pdf t:"Bangor Village Health Impact Assessment" c:"This report aims to identify and assess the positive and negative health impacts likely to arise from the proposed development of the former Bangour Village Hospital site." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/26857/Leaders-June-2021.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, June 2021" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in June 2021 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/26876/place-and-wellbeing-integrating-land-use-planning-v3-apr2024.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing: Integrating Land Use Planning and Public Health in Scotland" c:"The briefing raises awareness of the impact that the places where people live, work and play have on their health and wellbeing. It provides practical guidance for land use planners, public health practitioners and policy makers to work together, using a whole systems approach to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/27157/dog-control-notices.pdf t:"Improving the Operational Effectiveness of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act, 2010" c:"A scoping study designed to: develop a fuller understanding of the current approach towards dog control notice management; analyse and assess ways the approach might be transformed and improved; assess technology options available, including the establishment of a national database." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/27182/EMBriefing-EarlyYearsExpansion.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Early Learning and Childcare Expansion" c:"The purpose of this briefing is to support elected members’ awareness of the key Scottish Government policy to increase the hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) available to young children, and to highlight the successes achieved and challenges faced by local authorities in bringing this vision to realisation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/27326/dog-control-POC-final-report.pdf t:"Dog Control Notice Proof of Concept: Final Report" c:"Following a scoping study on improving the operational effectiveness of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, we undertook a proof of concept for a national database of Dog Control Notices which could be easily accessed and used by all local authorities and Police Scotland. Six Scottish local authorities and Police Scotland participated." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0024/27339/Feedback-Framework-2021.docx t:"Local Child Poverty Action Reports Feedback Framework 2021" c:"A feedback framework to help with self-assessment and the development of Local Child Poverty Action Reports." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/27403/FINAL-collaborative-working-research-interim-report.pdf t:"Collaborative Working Research Report" c:"Findings of research commissioned by the IS to review the experience and incidence of collaborative working and shared services approaches across Scottish local government. The report identifies that such activities are significant, varied and growing in number, and outlines the reported benefits, challenges and lessons learned." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/27404/FINAL-research-review.pdf t:"Collaborative Working Research Report: Research Review" c:"Findings of research commissioned by the IS to review the experience and incidence of collaborative working and shared services approaches across Scottish local government. This review examines existing literature around this subject." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/27705/EMBriefing-WellbeingFrameworks.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Wellbeing Frameworks" c:"The National Performance Framework is a wellbeing framework: a vision and approach to measuring performance that “gives equal importance to economic, environmental and social progress”. Local Authorities and their elected members have a vital role in putting this framework into practice across Scotland. We have produced this briefing to support that, by unpacking what we mean by wellbeing and a wellbeing framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/27767/DA-Trauma-Companion-Pack-small.pdf t:"Domestic abuse- and trauma-informed practice: companion document" c:"A companion document to support professionals working with women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse and those working with perpetrators to strengthen awareness and understanding about trauma-informed and domestic abuse-informed practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/27805/access-to-welfare-advice-in-schools.pdf t:"Access to Welfare Advice in Schools" c:"A detailed social value analysis of the Maximise! Project in Edinburgh, which offers access to welfare and money advice, family support and employability services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/27850/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Oct-2021.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, October 2021" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/27979/net-zero-statement.pdf t:"Our Approach to Net Zero" c:"Statement on our commitment to addressing climate change and supporting local government in its efforts." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/27992/CS-East-Renfrewshire-parentsportal.pdf t:"Case study: East Renfrewshire Council and parentsportal.scot" c:"This case study looks at the introduction and use of parentsportal.scot in schools in East Renfrewshire. Scheduled for launch in early 2020, East Renfrewshire Council and its schools were faced

with launching the new system during the first Covid lockdown and driving up use in a school year like no other." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/28035/CPIB-Strategic-Plan-2021-2023.docx t:"CPIB Strategic Plan 2021-23" c:"This paper sets out a refreshed Community Planning Improvement Board purpose and Strategic Plan for 2021-2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/28218/km-strategy-2021.pdf t:"Knowledge Management Strategy 2021" c:"This strategy sets out how we will improve the exchange of knowledge across the Improvement Service. It sets out our vision for knowledge management, and develops a series of outcomes with supporting objectives." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/28346/CPIB_Briefing_Climate_Change.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board: Climate Change and Sustainability - Key Messages" c:"In our recovery from COVID-19, we can rebuild our society and economy in a greener, fairer and more sustainable way. Community planning partners are well placed to champion the transformative change that is necessary, playing a vital leadership role in driving the critical ambition and collaboration at a local level to integrate net zero and the green recovery into planning and investment decisions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/28347/CPIB_Briefing_Tackling_Inequalities.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board: Tackling Inequalities - Key Messages" c:"The Community Planning Improvement Board recently brought together key community planning partners to gain a deeper shared understanding of the nature and extent of widening inequalities, their impact on communities, and the role community planning can play in addressing these." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/28382/East-Ayrshire-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-for-East-Ayrshire-2020.21.pdf t:"East Ayrshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Ayrshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/28383/Orkney-LCPAR-2020-2021.pdf t:"Orkney Islands Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Orkney Islands Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/28384/Fife-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2020-21.pdf t:"Fife Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Fife Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/28385/East-Ren-LCPAR-20-21.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire Local Chid Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the East Renfrewshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/28407/CS_SIC_ELC.pdf t:"Case Study: Shetland Islands Council" c:"All early learning and childcare settings in Shetland have been delivering 1140 provision since August 2020. Flexibility and choice is at the heart of this policy and parents and carers can choose their preferred provider and set a weekly pattern to suit their needs." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/28408/CS_EDC_Outdoor_Learning.pdf t:"Case Study: Outdoor Learning and Shelters" c:"As part of centre improvements for ELC expansion, support was offered to teams to encourage better use of outdoor spaces. A project – Outside In – was developed to solve any concerns or issues arising around the environment and staffing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/28409/CS_MC_FCSS_Keith.pdf t:"Case Study: Strathisla Children's Centre" c:"Flexible Childcare Services Scotland worked with Moray Council to open Strathisla Children's Centre to meet an increase in demand and support the delivery of 1140 hours of early learning and childcare." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/28410/CS_EDC_Professional_Learning_Calendar.pdf t:"Case Study: Early Years Professional Learning Calendar" c:"To ensure quality was at the heart of early years provision within East Dunbartonshire during the expansion towards 1140 hours, the council provided a coherent and concise training calendar for all settings, including local authority, funded providers and funded childminders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/28411/CS_EDC_Virtual_Tours.pdf t:"Case Study: Virtual tours and introductions to settings" c:"Colquhoun Park Early Years Centre developed a blog for parents and children that offered support during the transition from home to nursery, or through periods of isolation for children due to COVID-19." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/28412/CS_Clacks_Summer_of_Fun.pdf t:"Case study: Summer of fun at Sauchie ELC" c:"In March 2021, the Scottish Government announced an enhanced summer offer for all children. The national “Summer of Play” focused on the wellbeing of children and young people during the 2021 summer holidays." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/28476/CPIB-Community-Planning-Progress-Potential-May-2021.docx t:"Community Planning: Progress and Potential" c:"This evidence summary outlines the essential contribution Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) have made during COVID, and explores how we can build upon the lessons learned during the period ahead to feed into local and national recovery plans." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/28501/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C21.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 21" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/28716/trauma-is-everybodys-business-save-the-date.pdf t:"Trauma is Everybodys Business" c:"This briefing highlights what we mean by psychological trauma, and the impact and prevalence of trauma across Scotland. It seeks to raise awareness of how trauma-informed services, systems and workforces can respond in a way that reduces barriers to support, supports people to recover from their experiences, improves people’s life chances, and supports workforce wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/28737/CPIB-Strategic-Plan-2021-23.docx t:"CPIB Strategic Plan 2021-23" c:"This paper sets out a refreshed CPIB purpose and Strategic Plan for 2021-2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0028/28738/CPIB-Community-Planning-Progress-Report.docx t:"CPIB Community Planning Progress Report" c:"This report sets out how far Community Planning in Scotland has strengthened in recent years and how it is ideally placed to perform a pivotal role in driving local recovery and renewal interventions in the coming years" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0029/28739/CPIB_SSN-Action-Plan.docx t:"CPIB and Sustainable Scotland Network Action Plan" c:"Plan which sets out how Improvement Service, Sustainable Scotland Network and the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute will support and improve Community Planning’s response to the climate emergency." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/28740/CPIB-Letter-to-DFM-and-COSLA-President.pdf t:"CPIB Letter to Deputy First Minister and COSLA President" c:"Letter outlining the contribution of community planning to the Covid-19 response and requesting a meeting around the national recovery plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/28741/DFM-Response.pdf t:"CPIB Response from Deputy First Minister" c:"Response to the Community Planning Improvement Boards letter about the critical role of Community Planning during Covid, and the role it can play in supporting local and

national recovery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/28742/CPIB-Letter-to-CPP-Chairs-Oct-2021.pdf t:"CPIB Letter to CPP Chairs" c:"Letter to chairs of Community Planning Partnerships about research into the critical role Community Planning has played during Covid and the significant contribution community planning can make to Covid recovery plans in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/28743/CPIB-COSLA-Leaders-Paper-July-2021.pdf t:"CPIB Paper for COSLA Leaders" c:"Paper for COSLA leaders which sets out the critical role Community Planning has played during Covid and the significant contribution community planning can make to Covid recovery plans in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/28744/CPIB-Inequalities-Deep-Dive-May-2021.pdf t:"CPIB Tackling Inequalities Deep Dive" c:"Slides from the Community Planning Improvement Board's deep dive into tackling inequalities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/28745/CPIB-Climate-Change-Deep-Dive-August-2021.pdf t:"CPIB Climate Change Deep Dive" c:"Slides from the Community Planning Improvement Board's deep dive into climate change and the role of community planning in addressing it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/29124/Annual-Report-2021-Final.pdf t:"IS Annual Report 2021" c:"A round-up of IS activities, key achievements and performance throughout 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/29216/IMS-Survey-Report-2021.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2021" c:"Report of the findings of the 2021 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/29219/IMS-Summary-Tables-2021.xlsx t:"Instrumental Music Services Summary Tables 2021" c:"Data from the 2021 Instrumental Music Services Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/29257/Mental-_health-_and_service_access_for_survivors_of_VAWG-.docx t:"Mental health and service access for survivors of VAWG in Scotland: Results from SafeLives survey, October 2021" c:"A national survey, conducted in partnership with SafeLives, exploring mental health and service access with survivors of gender-based violence in Scotland" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/29295/Leaders-Newsletter-November-20211.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, November 2021" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in September 2021 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0028/29296/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/29298/2021-Statutory-Financial-Statements-signed.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2021-21" c:"Directors' report and financial statements for 2020-21" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/29437/Trauma-Informed-Practice-Quality-Indicators-Framework-Consultation-v2.pdf t:"Quality Indicators Framework for Trauma-Informed Services, Systems and Workforces Proposal and Development Plan: Stakeholder Consultation" c:"A proposal for developing a quality indicator framework to support the next phase of implementation of trauma-informed approaches across Scotland and to respond to stakeholders’ asks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/29464/Understanding-the-mental-health-needs-of-women-and-girls-experiencing-gender-based-violence.pdf t:"Understanding the mental health needs of women and girls experiencing gender-based violence" c:"Research project which looked at the mental health and wellbeing needs of women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence; how these needs, and the systems and services in place locally to address them, have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and tangible actions that can be taken to ensure that women and girls who have experienced VAWG receive the appropriate mental health and wellbeing support they need." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/29568/Rapid-Scoping-Assessment-Process-Evaluation.pdf t:"Rapid Scoping Assessment Process: Evaluation Report" c:"Three Rapid Scoping Assessments (RSA) took place from November 2020 to March 2021. They explored how to apply the National Performance Framework, Place and Wellbeing Outcomes and 20 minute neighbourhood ambitions to different parts of Scotland, looking at a local, council and regional scale. The participants in the Rapid Scoping Assessments were invited to take part in an interview to share their experiences of taking part in the process. This report shares the findings from those interviews." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0028/29836/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-Briefing-paper-v4.docx t:"Place and Wellbeing Outcomes Briefing Paper" c:"This paper explains the importance of the places where we live, work and relax as a significant contributor to our preventative interventions to achieve that triple win. It introduces Scotland’s Place and Wellbeing Outcomes: a consistent and comprehensive set of outcomes that every place needs to enable those who live, work and relax there to stay healthy and thrive." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/30167/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C22.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 22" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/30240/EMBriefing-MainstreamPB.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Mainstream Participatory Budgeting" c:"This briefing note is intended to provide elected members with information on mainstream participatory budgeting (PB) as councils work towards meeting the 1% Community Choices Framework Agreement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/30425/Leaders-Newsletter-January-2022.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, January 2022" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in December 2021 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0028/29296/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/30441/Perth-LCPAR-2021-Final-Version-Jan-2022.pdf t:"Perth & Kinross Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Perth and Kinross Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/30641/Inclusive-growth-inclusive-economy-and-wellbeing-economy.pdf t:"Inclusive growth, inclusive economy and wellbeing economy" c:"Inclusive growth is a key priority in Scotland’s 2015 Economic Strategy. Since then the terms inclusive economy and wellbeing economy have also been increasingly used. This briefing discusses these terms and the key differences between them, starting with where we are, the current approach, and ending 

with where we would like to be, a wellbeing economy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/30719/PWO-briefing-paper-v3-oct-2024.pdf t:"Briefing: Place and Wellbeing Outcomes" c:"This paper explains the importance of the places where we live, work and relax as a significant contributor to our preventative interventions to achieve that triple win. It introduces Scotland’s Place and Wellbeing Outcomes: a consistent and comprehensive set of outcomes that every place needs to enable those who live, work and relax there to stay healthy and thrive." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/30722/SLAED-Indicators-Report-2020-21.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2020-21" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/30755/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Report-2020-2021.pdf t:"Dumfries & Galloway Local Child Poverty Action Report 2020-21" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Dumfries and Galloway Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/30894/IS-DPS-DCN-DPIA-v2.0-final.pdf t:"Scottish Dog Control Database: Data privacy impact assessment" c:"Assessment of the data privacy impacts and risks from the Scottish Dog Control Database." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0013/30910/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Aberdeen-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/30911/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Aberdeenshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/30912/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Angus.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/30913/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Argyll-and-Bute.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Argyll & Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/30914/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Clackmannanshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/30915/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Dumfries-and-Galloway.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Dumfries & Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/30916/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Dundee-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/30917/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-East-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/30918/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-East-Dunbartonshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/30919/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-East-Lothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/30920/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-East-Renfrewshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/30921/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Edinburgh-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Edinburgh City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/30922/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Eilean-Siar.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/30923/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Falkirk.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/30924/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Fife.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/30925/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Glasgow-City.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/30926/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Highland.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/30927/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Inverclyde.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/30928/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Midlothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/30929/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Moray.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/30930/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-North-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/30931/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-North-Lanarkshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/30932/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Orkney-Islands.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/30933/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Perth-and-Kinross.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Perth & Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/30934/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Renfrewshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/30935/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Scottish-Borders.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/30936/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Shetland.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Shetland Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/30937/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-South-Ayrshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/30938/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-South-Lanarkshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/30940/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-Stirling.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/30941/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-West-Dunbartonshire.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/30942/CAPMRF-Summary-202021-West-Lothian.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Summary 2020/21: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/30943/National-2020-21-Summary.xlsx t:"CAPMRF 2020/21 National Data Summary File" c:"Summary of the data returns for 2020/21 for the CAPMRF for all 32 Scottish councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/30955/Final-Employability-Child-Poverty-Event.pdf t:"Report of the Joint Session of Local Employability Leads and Local Child Poverty Leads, November 2021" c:"Report from an event bringing together local child poverty leads and employability leads from across Scotland to consider how learning from delivery of the Parental Employability Support Fund to date might inform local and national policy and service delivery in future." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/31004/capmrf-annual-report-2020-21.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework: 2020/21 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/31029/Alcohol-and-Drug-Use-Trauma-Companion-Pack.pdf t:"Alcohol and drug use and trauma-informed practice: companion document" c:"A companion document to support all professionals working with people and their families affected by alcohol and drug use to strengthen awareness and understanding about trauma-informed practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/31095/Authentic-Voice-Discovery-Final.pdf t:"Authentic Voice Discovery Report" c:"The Authentic Voice project was set up to ensure that local authorities and other community planning organisations have the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to embed survivor voice into local system and service design processes in a robust, trauma informed and meaningful way. The Discovery Report is the culmination of the first phase of this programme of work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0011/31142/20-21-LGBF-Raw-Data-July-2022-Refresh.xlsx t:"2020-21 LGBF Data File" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/31143/LGBF-20-21-Metadata-April-2022-Refresh.pdf t:"LGBF 2020-21 metadata" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/31338/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2020-21-FINAL.pdf t:"LGBF Overview Report 2020-21" c:"Annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework, which provides evidence of trends in how councils

allocate resources, the performance of key council services and levels of public satisfaction with the major

services provided and commissioned by councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/31339/LGBF-202021-Childrens-Services.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Children's Services" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in children’s services and the initial impact of the COVID-19

pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/31340/LGBF-202021-Adult-Social-Care.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Adult Social Care" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in adult social care and the initial impact of the COVID-19

pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/31341/LGBF-202021-Executive-Summary.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Executive Summary" c:"Executive summary from the 2020-21 Benchmarking Overview Report. This year’s report provides an evidence-based picture of the impact of the first year of COVID-19 on local government services and the lives of the communities it serves." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/31342/LGBF-202021-Introduction.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Introduction" c:"Introduction from the 2020-21 Benchmarking Overview Report. This year’s report provides an evidence-based picture of the impact of the first year of COVID-19 on local government services and the lives of the communities it serves." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/31343/LGBF-202021-Approach.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Approach" c:"Overview of the Local Government Benchmarking approach - its core purpose, the indicators and data reliability." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/31344/LGBF-202021-Culture-and-Leisure-Services.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Culture and Leisure" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in culture and leisure services and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/31345/LGBF-202021-Environmental-Services.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Environmental Services" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in environmental services and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/31346/LGBF-2020-21-Corporate-Services.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Corporate Services" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in corporate services and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/31347/LGBF-202121-Housing-Services.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Housing" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in housing services and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/31348/LGBF-2020-21-Economic-Development-and-Planning.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Economic Development and Planning" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in economic development and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/31349/LGBF-202021-Financial-Sustainability.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Financial Sustainability" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in financial sustainability and the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/31350/LGBF-202021-Tackling-Climate-Change.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21Tackling Climate Change" c:"This section from the LGBF Overview Report 2020-21 highlights both the long-term trends in tackling climate change as evidenced by the 2020/21 dataset." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/31351/LGBF-202021-Conclusions-and-Next-Steps.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Conclusion" c:"Conclusions and next steps from the 2020-21 Benchmarking Overview Report, which provided an evidence-based picture of the initial impacts of COVID-19 on local government services and the communities they serve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/31352/LGBF-202021-Appendix-1.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Appendix 1: Using the LGBF for Improvement: Good Practice Principles" c:"Eight ways that Scottish councils can use the information in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework to support improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/31353/LGBF-202021-Appendix-2.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Appendix 2: LGBF Indicator List" c:"Full list of indicators used in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/31354/LGBF-2020-21-Appendix-3.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Appendix 3: List of Family Groups" c:"To understand why variations in cost and performance are occurring, councils work together to ‘drill-down’

into the benchmarking data across service areas. This process has been organised around ‘family groups’ of councils so that we are comparing councils that are similar in terms of the type of population that they serve (e.g. relative deprivation and affluence) and the type of area in which they serve them (e.g. urban, semi-rural, rural)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/31355/LGBF-202021-Appendix-4.pdf t:"LGBF 2020/21 Appendix 4: LGBF Credibility, Relevance and Reliability" c:"Ten key messages about the Local Government Benchmarking Framework's credibility, relevance and reliability." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/31397/C23-Updated.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 23" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/31449/EMBriefing-TraumaIsEverybodysBusiness.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Trauma is Everybody's Business" c:"This briefing highlights what we mean by psychological trauma, and the impact and prevalence

of trauma across Scotland, and raises awareness of how trauma-informed services, systems and workforces can respond in a way that reduces barriers to support, supports people to recover from their experiences, improves people’s life chances, and supports workforce wellbeing;" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/31463/CAPMRF-additonal-research.pdf t:"Local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services – an insight from services leads and advisers" c:"Research into the breadth of work carried out within advice services

and the impact this has." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/31465/CAPMRF-Survey-Questions.docx t:"Local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services - survey questions" c:"Survey questions used for research into local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/31467/CAPMRF-Adviser-Log-Template.xlsx t:"Local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services - adviser log template" c:"The adviser log sets out a series of questions aimed at capturing the range of activity carried out in a typical money adviser's day." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/31482/Bringing-the-Christie-principles-forward-over-the-next-10-years-transcript.pdf t:"Bringing the Christie principles forward over the next 10 years" c:"2021 marked 10 years since the publication of the independent report from the Christie Commission on the future delivery of public services. In this Improvement Service Thought Leadership series, COSLA President Councillor Alison Evison, Young Scot Chair Elma Murray OBE, and James Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy at University of Edinburgh, share their perspectives on the lasting impact of the Commission and how we can bring the principles forward." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/31483/Origins-of-Christie-transcript.pdf t:"The Origins of Christie" c:"2021 marked 10 years since the publication of the independent report from the Christie Commission on the future delivery of public services. In this Improvement Service Thought Leadership series, COSLA President Councillor Alison Evison, Young Scot Chair Elma Murray OBE, and James Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy at University of Edinburgh, share their perspectives on the lasting impact of the Commission and how we can bring the principles forward." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/31484/Are-we-progressing-towards-Christie-transcript.pdf t:"Are We Progressing Towards Christie?" c:"2021 marked 10 years since the publication of the independent report from the Christie Commission on the future delivery of public services. In this Improvement Service Thought Leadership series, COSLA President Councillor Alison Evison, Young Scot Chair Elma Murray OBE, and James Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy at University of Edinburgh, share their perspectives on the lasting impact of the Commission and how we can bring the principles forward." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/31927/CPIB_Briefing_Covid_Recovery_Strategy.pdf t:"Covid Recovery Strategy - the Role for Community Planning" c:"Working across boundaries to support Covid recovery will be essential and Community Planning will be a major driver in enabling this to happen. The CPIB recently brought together key community planning partners to consider the priorities set out in the strategy and to identify those opportunities where community planning can play a defining role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/32034/Equally-Safe-QS-and-PF-Key-Learning-from-2020-21-Data-Returns.pdf t:"Equally Safe Quality Standards and  Performance Framework: Key Learning from 2020/21 Data Returns" c:"Findings from the Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework, a set of quality standards and performance indicators for local Violence Against Women Partnerships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/32060/Notebook-1-Getting-Started.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction Notebook: Getting Started" c:"An overview of your roles and responsibilities as an elected member and the context in which you will be operating." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/32061/Notebook-2-Being-a-Community-Leader.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction Notebook: Being a Community Leader" c:"A key role of an elected member is to be an effective community leader, representing your ward and the people who live there. This notebook outlines the roles and responsibilities of this role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/32062/Notebook-3-Governing-Effectively.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction Notebook: Governing Effectively" c:"Each local authority in Scotland is governed by a council, which consists of elected members. This notebook explains how elected members contribute to governing the council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/32063/Notebook-4-Developing-your-working-relationships-with-officers.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction Notebook: Developing Your Working Relationships with Officers" c:"This notebook will help elected members understand the context of their relationship with officers and explore some of the ways they can build effective working relationships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/32064/Notebook-5-Developing-your-working-relationships-with-other-elected-members.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction Notebook: Developing Your Working Relationships with Other Elected Members" c:"The main factors that will influence working relationships between and amongst elected members are outlined in this notebook." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/32101/IS-Parliamentary-Inquiry-Response.pdf t:" IS response to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s inquiry into the role of local government and partners in delivering Net Zero" c:"Improvement Service response to the parliamentary inquiry into the role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/32151/political-skills-assessment-interpersonal-skills.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Interpersonal Skills" c:"An outline of the interpersonal skills that elected members need to carry out their role effectively." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/32153/political-skills-assessment-effective-community-leader.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Effective Community Leader" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their role as an effective community leader." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/32154/political-skills-assessment-policy-development.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Policy Development" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their policy development role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/32155/political-skills-assessment-decision-making.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Decision-making" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their role as a decision-maker." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/32156/political-skills-assessment-scrutiny.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Scrutiny" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their scrutiny role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/32157/political-skills-assessment-partnership-working.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Partnership Working" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their role in partnership working." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/32158/political-skills-assessment-regulator.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Regulator" c:"Questions to help an elected member identify their strengths and development needs in relation to their regulatory role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/32260/Business-Plan-2022-23.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2022-23" c:"The IS Business Plan for 2022/23 takes forward the commitments set

out in our Strategic Framework and sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/32319/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Feb-22.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, February 2022 " c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/32376/Council-Leaders-newsletter-March-2022.pdf t:"Council Leader Newsletter" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in March 2022 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/32386/Registration-guide.pdf t:"Open University Registration Guide" c:"A quick guide to registering on the Open University's OpenLearn platform." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/32734/ambitions-analysis.docx t:"How to conduct a current and future ambitions analysis" c:"Overview of how to conduct an ambitions analysis relating to place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/32753/Solace-Report-Transitioning-to-the-New-Normal,-Political-Governance.pdf t:"Transitioning to the New Normal: Political Governance" c:"Councils have adapted their political governance arrangements to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper summarises key findings on the arrangements in place in Scottish councils, as well as providing a comparative perspective on the

political governance arrangements in English councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/32819/good-governance-during-covid-19.pdf t:"Good governance during COVID-19: learning from the experience of Scottish Local Authorities" c:"The paper provides findings and learning from discussions with senior officers and elected members in six Scottish councils, on the governance arrangements they put in place in their council during the Covid-19 pandemic" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/32820/Creating-a-Community-Members-Map.pdf t:"Creating a Community Members Map" c:"Instructions on how to create a community members map - a graphic representation of all the Elected Members that you

need to interact with to achieve the best outcomes for the people you serve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/32821/Relationship-Map-for-Officers.pdf t:"Relationship Map for Officers" c:"Instructions on how to create a relationship map for officers - a graphic representation of the Officers that you need to interact with to achieve the best outcomes for the people you serve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/32859/SLAED-Indicators-Framework-Guide-2021-22.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Guide 2021-22" c:"The guide sets out the 2021/22 SLAED Indicators and their definitions, and how council officers should complete the data return template." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/32860/SLAED-Indicators-Data-Return-Template-2021-22.xlsx t:"SLAED Indicators Data Return Template 2021-22" c:"Template for council's economic development data returns as part of the SLAED Indicators Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/33022/good-governance-during-covid-19.pdf t:"Good governance during COVID-19: learning from the experience of Scottish local authorities" c:"Councils in Scotland had to adapt their governance arrangement to respond to the sudden arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in early Spring 2020. This paper provides findings and learning from discussions with senior officers and elected members in six Scottish councils, on the governance arrangements they put in place in their councils during the pandemic." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/33179/EM-Induction-Climate-Change-May25.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction: Climate Change" c:"Councils across the country have declared climate emergencies, many with ambitious net zero targets. This revised briefing is an introduction to the critical role elected members have to play in tackling climate change and what this looks like in practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/33225/EMInduction_PublicHealth.pdf t:"Elected Member Induction: Public Health" c:"An introduction to public health for elected members. The briefing looks at the role of local government in reducing health inequalities and what this means for elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/35350/Detailed-Summary-of-NTTP.pdf t:"Detailed Summary of NTTP" c:"An overview of the range of resources, tools and support available from the National Trauma Training Programme and partners, as well as information about who’s involved in the work of the NTTP and information on work happening across a range of key priority areas." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/35387/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C24.pdf t:"PDA in Project Management - Cohort 24" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/35458/Performance-Management-Paper-08.08.18.docx t:"Performance Management Paper" c:"Paper to propose recommendations for national and local consideration arising from findings of review the OEPB review of performance management in Community Planning" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/35635/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-May-22.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, May 2022" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/35691/Follow-Me-2-EM-Social-Media-Guide-2022.pdf t:"#FollowMe2: a Social Media Guide for Elected Members" c:"An introduction to using social media for elected members new to it, plus advice on good approaches and strategies that can be used by all councillors." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0032/35699/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/35913/You-Said-We-Did-2023.pdf t:"You said, we did" c:"Outline of IS responses to issues raised in the stakeholder survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/36198/VAW-Funding-Workshop-Meeting-Note-Sept-2019.pdf t:"AW Funding Workshop - Meeting Note - Sept 2019" c:"This report highlights the key learning and recommendations from the workshop that took

place to explore: where are the key gaps in funding that are acting as a barrier to progressing Equally Safe at a local level?;

what resources do local multi-agency VAW Partnerships anticipate will be needed to

effectively implement Equally Safe?; what would an effective model look like to help address anticipated funding gaps moving

forward?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/36330/Leaders-June-2022.pdf t:"Council Leader Newsletter, June 2022" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in June 2022 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/36574/Shaping-Places-for-Welllbeing-Programme-Summary-June-2024.pdf t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme Summary" c:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing is a 3-year programme delivered by Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Improvement Service (IS) jointly with local authorities and NHS local boards. Its aim is to improve Scotland’s wellbeing by reducing the significant inequality in the health of its people while addressing the health of our planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/36875/Authentic-Voice-Deep-Dive-Report-May-2022.pdf t:"Authentic Voice Deep Dive Report - May 2022" c:"First Authentic Voice deep dive workshop, which focused on developing a whole systems approach to embedding survivor voice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/37405/Wellbeing-Economy-Briefing-Final.pdf t:"Wellbeing Economy Briefing" c:"What is a Wellbeing Economy and how are its principles being applied across the UK and internationally?" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/37921/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Logic-Model.docx t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme Logic Model" c:"The logic model sets out the outputs and the short, medium- and long-term outcomes that the shaping Places for Wellbeing programme hopes to achieve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/37947/IS-Elected-Member-Workshop-Catalogue-2022-23.pdf t:"Elected Member Workshop Catalogue 2022-23" c:"Training for elected members from the Improvement Service and other organisations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/38074/delivering-a-future-for-scottish-las.pdf t:"Delivering a future for Scottish LAs" c:"This paper proposes a new approach for the future operating model of Scottish local authorities. The paper outlines the context that local government is delivering within, the challenges and opportunities it faces and how councils might transition to a model of service delivery that builds on current success but more deliberately supports effective partnerships to improve outcomes for communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/38181/impact-on-advice-service-users-of-increasing-the-use-of-digital-access-routes.pdf t:"Digital Access Channels" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/38579/Tackling-Inequalities-Across-Lifespan.pdf t:"Tackling Inequalities, Trauma and Adversity across the Lifespan: Mapping Cross-Cutting Agendas" c:"This short paper explores how a small number of key cross-cutting agendas to tackle inequality, trauma and adversity, including The Promise, Equally Safe, the intended implementation of the UNCRC, and a trauma-informed approach, can be aligned at the local level to maximise commitment and resources available." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/38580/Political-Skills-Assessment_Roles-Responsibilities-and-Indicators-Sep-2022.pdf t:"Political Skills Assessment - Roles, responsibilities and indicators of effective practice" c:"Six key roles for elected members and indicators to demonstrate what effective practice looks like if you are carrying out a responsibility effectively." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/38653/Mental-Health-Trauma-Companion-Pack.pdf t:"Mental health and trauma-informed practice" c:"This document is designed to support all those in the workforce who are supporting people affected by mental health difficulties and aims to strengthen awareness and understanding of trauma-informed practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/38748/EMBriefing-ChildPovertyCostOfLiving.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Child Poverty and the Cost of Living" c:"An overview of child poverty in Scotland and how households with children might be affected by increases in the cost of living. It considers what can be done at local level to prevent families with children experiencing income crisis and suggests steps that elected members might take to ensure low income families with children are appropriately supported." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0031/38749/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/39137/Equality_Inclusion_Intro_for_Elected_Members.pdf t:"Equality and Inclusion: an Introduction for Elected Members" c:"This briefing outlines the role of elected members in ensuring that equality considerations are included in the decision-making and governance of the council to meet statutory responsibilities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/39314/LGA-workforce-planning-maturity-matrix.pdf t:"LGA Workforce Planning Maturity Matrix" c:"This table provides guidance for organisations in local government and education in terms of their current capability and maturity in relation to different aspects of workforce planning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/39433/NOLB-Data-Toolkit-Jul-2025-Open-Version.xlsx t:"No One Left Behind Data Toolkit" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/39561/CPIB-Board-Papers-May-2019.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2019" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2019." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/39567/CPIB-Board-Papers-August-2019.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2019" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2019." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/39569/CPIB-Board-Papers-Feb-2020.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - February 2020" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in February 2020." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/39570/CPIB-Board-Papers-Oct-2020.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - October 2020" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in October 2020." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/39571/CPIB-Board-Papers-May-2021.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2021" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/39572/CPIB-Board-Papers-August-2021.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2021" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/39573/CPIB-Board-Papers-November-2021.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2021" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in November 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/39576/CPIB-Board-Papers-February-2022.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - February 2022" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in February 2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/39580/CPIB-Board-Papers-May-2022.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2022" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/39581/CPIB-Board-Papers-August-2022.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2022" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/39641/IS-ELC-Progress-Report-November-2022.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, September 2022" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/39820/Rural-Child-Poverty-Report.pdf t:"A Design Based Approach to Understanding and Tackling Rural Child Poverty" c:"An exploration of barriers to addressing rural poverty in Scotland. The report outlines the findings from a series of workshops that included local councils, Scottish Government, NHS, the Northern Alliance, Scottish Poverty Research Exchange and Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit. It contains recommendations for improving knowledge and understanding of rural poverty." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/39876/LGBTInclusiveEducationEarlyYears.pdf t:"Case Study: LGBT+ Inclusive Education in Early Years" c:"The innovation award-winning LGBT+ Inclusive Education in Early Years project was designed to improve the life experiences of LGBT+ adults, children and families in Scotland, it has now been rolled out across South Lanarkshire and aims to ensure that Scotland really is the best place for all children to grow up." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/40197/Equally-Safe-Quality-Standards-and-Performance-Framework-Key-Learning-from-2021-2022-Data-Returns.pdf t:"Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework: Key Learning from 2021/22 Data Returns" c:"Findings from the Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework, a set of quality standards and performance indicators for local Violence Against Women Partnerships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/40254/EM-Briefing-Tackling-VAWG-through-the-Public-Health-Priorities.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Through the Public Health Priorities" c:"Public Health Scotland has explored and summarised the links between violence against women and girls and Scotland’s six public health priorities. This briefing suggests ways elected members may consider these issues in their work and supports

gender equality as an ongoing priority area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/40312/Annual-Report-2022.pdf t:"IS Annual Report 2022" c:"A round-up of IS activities, key achievements and performance throughout 2021." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/40487/Appendix-2-COL-Crisis-briefing-Sept-2022.pdf t:"Cost of Living Crisis Briefing" c:"Analysis by Perth and Kinross Council of how it expects changes in the cost of living to impact locally at community and household level." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/40494/IMS-Summary-Tables-2022.xlsx t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey 2022: Summary Tables" c:"Data from the 2022 Instrumental Music Services Survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/40523/child-poverty-cost-of-living-briefing.pdf t:"Child Poverty and the Cost of Living" c:"An overview of child poverty in Scotland and how households with children might be affected by increases in the cost of living. It considers what can be done at local level to prevent families experiencing income crisis and includes examples from across Scotland of how councils and partners are supporting low income families." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/40545/IMS-Survey-Report-2022.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services: Results from the IMS Survey 2022" c:"Report of the findings of the 2022 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The survey has run since 2012 and shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including: tuition fees, concessionary rates, instrument hire and loan policies, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/40675/Implementing-Safe-and-Together-in-Scotland-Year-1-Learning-Report.pdf t:"Implementing Safe & Together in Scotland: Creating Domestic Abuse-Informed Workforces, Services and Systems" c:"This report highlights key learning from 12 organisations across Scotland that are working to embed the Safe & Together Model, a set of tools and interventions designed to help child protection and other key professionals to become domestic abuse-informed." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/40834/TIP-in-the-Adult-Social-Care-Sector-webinar-230922-slides.pdf t:"Trauma-informed practice in adult social care - presentations" c:"Slides from the event on trauma-informed practice in the adult social care sector, held on 23 September 2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/40939/Fully-signed-accounts-to-31-March-2022.pdf t:"IS Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021-22" c:"Directors' report and financial statements for 2021-22." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/40975/Ayr-North-Harbour-Wallacetown-Newton-South-v2.docx t:"Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South Profile" c:"Data Profile on Ayr which examines key statistics on population, income deprivation, health, economy and environment." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/41245/Feedback-framework-v2-19.03.pdf t:"LCPAR Feedback Framework" c:"This framework provides a basis for feedback on Local Child Poverty Action Reports and draws directly from the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 and the Local Child Poverty Action Report Guidance (2018)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/41274/Policy-Development-Framework.docx t:"Policy Development and Impact Assessment Framework: Guidance for Policy Developers" c:"This guidance aims to create a clear, consistent approach to the development, implementation and management of policy within Councils and to ensure that policy developers are clear as to what must be taken into consideration when developing or reviewing a policy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/41317/draft-3-Trauma-Framework-no-visual-spreads.pdf t:"Creating Trauma-Informed Change: What, Why and How" c:"A Quality Improvement Framework for trauma-informed organisations, systems and workforces in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/41318/IS-Discussion-Paper-on-the-Supporting-Step-Change-Process-in-South-Lanarkshire.pdf t:"IS Discussion Paper on the Supporting Step Change Process in South Lanarkshire" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/41407/Leaders-Newsletter-January-2023.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, January 2023" c:"Update on decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in December 2022 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0017/41453/Item-3.1b-CPIB-SLWG-Climate-Change-Additional-Information.docx t:"CPIB SLWG Climate Change Additional Information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/41455/Item-3.2b-CPIB-SLWG-Financial-Security-Additional-Information.docx t:"CPIB SLWG Financial Security Additional Information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/41456/Item-6a-Wellbeing-of-CYP-feedback-from-CPIB-Members.pdf t:"Wellbeing of Children and Young People" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/41457/Paper-7a-Financial-Security-for-low-income-households-feedback-from-CPIB-members.pdf t:"Financial Security for Low Income Households" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/41458/Item-2b-CPIB-Strategic-Plan-2022-2024-updated.docx t:"CPIB Strategic Plan 2022-24" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/41482/SLAED-Indicators-Report-2021-22.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2021-22" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/41524/Aberdeen-City-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Aberdeen City: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/41525/Aberdeenshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Aberdeenshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/41526/Angus-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Angus: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/41527/Argyll-and-Bute-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Argyll and Bute: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/41528/Clackmannanshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Clackmannanshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/41529/Dumfries-and-Galloway-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Dumfries and Galloway: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0013/41530/Dundee-City-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Dundee City: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/41531/East-Ayrshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Ayrshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/41532/East-Dunbartonshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Dunbartonshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/41533/East-Lothian-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Lothian: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/41534/East-Renfrewshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Renfrewshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/41535/Edinburgh-City-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Edinburgh City: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/41536/Falkirk-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Falkirk: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/41537/Fife-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Fife: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/41538/Glasgow-City-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Glasgow City: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/41539/Highland-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Highland: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0014/41540/Inverclyde-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Inverclyde: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/41541/Midlothian-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Midlothian: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/41542/Moray-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Moray: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/41543/Na-h-Eileanan-an-Iar-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Na h-Eilean an Iar: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/41544/North-Ayrshire-2021-22-CPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"North Ayrshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/41545/North-Lanarkshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"North Lanarkshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/41546/Orkney-Islands-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Orkney Islands: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/41547/Perth-and-Kinross-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Perth and Kinross: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/41548/Renfrewshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Renfrewshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/41549/Scottish-Borders-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Scottish Borders: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0015/41550/Shetland-Islands-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Shetland Islands: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0016/41551/South-Ayrshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"South Ayrshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/41552/South-Lanarkshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"South Lanarkshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/41553/Stirling-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Stirling: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/41554/West-Dunbartonshire-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"West Dunbartonshire: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/41555/West-Lothian-2021-22-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"West Lothian: CAPMRF Summary 2021-22" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2021-22 CAPMRF data returns for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/41556/2021-22-CAPMRF-Template.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Data Return Template 2021-22" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/41557/CAPMRF-Indicator-Guide-2021-22.pdf t:"CAPMRF Indicator Guide 2021-22" c:"This Guide provides a definition and simple guidance concerning how the data for each CAPMRF indicator should be recorded and reported." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/41558/National-CAPMRF-2021-22-Summary.xlsx t:"CAPMRF 2021-22 National Data Summary" c:"Summary of the CAPMRF data returns for 2021-22 for all 32 Scottish councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/41610/Trauma-Informed-Practice-in-Adult-Social-Care-Learning-Note.pdf t:"Trauma-informed Practice in the Adult Social Care Sector Event - Learning Note" c:"Learning from a trial exploring how a peer support learning approach could facilitate shared learning and reflections in relation to embedding

trauma-informed practice in older adult care homes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/41615/CAPMRF-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework: Annual Report 2021/22" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The findings from this report show how services have continued to offer wide-ranging support in relation to the ongoing influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ever-increasing financial strain caused by the current cost of living crisis." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/41904/EM-Briefing-Net-Zero-Committee-LG-Report.pdf t:"Net Zero Committee Local Government Report" c:"Summary of the Scottish Parliament's Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee's report on the role of local government and its partners in financing and delivering a Net Zero Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/41975/Outcomes-Checklist-Guidance-Jan23.docx t:"Place and Wellbeing Assessment Checklist (with population groups)" c:"Checklist used to facilitate a structured discussion as part of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/41976/Ayr-Climate-strategy-Place-and-Wellbeing-Ass-report.pdf t:"South Ayrshire Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place & Wellbeing Assessment held in September 2022 to support the review of South Ayrshire Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2019-2024" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/41981/16-Days-Spotlight-Events-2022-Learning-Report.pdf t:"16 Days National Summit Learning Report 2022" c:"16 Days VAWG National Summit Learning report 2022" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/41982/16-Days-Spotlight-Events-2022-Learning-Report-1.pdf t:"16 Days Spotlight Events Learning Report 2022" c:"16 Days 2022 Spotlight Events - Learning report" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/42059/Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-How-to-Guide-v3.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing Assessment: How To Guide" c:"This document sets out the context to consider when determining whether to undertake a Place and Wellbeing Assessment as well as being a practical guide to completing one." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/42097/LGBF-good-practice-principles.pdf t:"Using the LGBF for Improvement: Good Practice Principles" c:"Eight ways that Scottish councils can use the information in the Local Government Benchmarking Framework to support improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/42114/Understanding-Child-Poverty-as-a-Childrens-Rights-Issue-v2-Jan-2024.pdf t:"Understanding child poverty as a children's rights issue" c:"This paper explores the relationship between local action to reduce child poverty and duties under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, drawing out links and understanding across them." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/42156/Change-Management-Survey-Summary-Report.pdf t:"Change Management Survey: Summary Report (February 2023)" c:"Findings of a survey of Scottish councils to explore what resources Scottish councils have in place to support change management and transformation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/42207/Alloa-Wellbeing-Hub-P-and-Wellbeing-Ass-Final-report.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Council Wellbeing Hub Location Analysis - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a small workshop held in July 2022 to consider the impacts of the two site locations for the Clackmannanshire Council Wellbeing Hub on the wellbeing of the people of Alloa and the wider Clackmannanshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0013/42214/Outcomes-Checklist.docx t:"Place and Wellbeing Assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist used to facilitate a structured discussion as part of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/42325/Business-Plan-2023-24.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2023/24" c:"Our Business Plan for 2023/24 sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/42331/LGBF-Credibility,-Relevance-and-Reliability.pdf t:"LGBF Credibility, Relevance and Reliability" c:"Ten key messages about the Local Government Benchmarking Framework's credibility, relevance and reliability." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/42335/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2023.pdf t:"National Benchmarking Overview Report 2021/22" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/42367/Raw-Data.xlsx t:"2021-22 LGBF Raw Data File" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/42371/LGBF-2021-22-Metadata.pdf t:"LGBF 2021-22 Metadata" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/42462/Strategic-Case-Local-Government-Data-Platform-March-2022.docx t:"Local Government Data Platform Strategic Case" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/42463/LG-Data-Platform-Mapping-Of-Data-Reporting-Landscape.xlsx t:"Mapping of data reporting landscape" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/42464/Calendar-of-Data-Returns-Final.xlsx t:"Calendar of data returns" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/42465/High-Level-principles-to-support-review.docx t:"High level principles to review current and future data reporting" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/42467/2022-07-27-Learning-from-Process-Mapping-sessions.docx t:"Process mapping of data flow - key learning" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/42468/D-and-I-Networks-Boards-and-Initiatives-v1.pdf t:"Mapping of data networks and initiatives" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/42634/Advice-in-Accessible-Settings.pdf t:"Advice in Accessible Settings (1).pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/42635/debt-levy-funding-models-final-report.pdf t:"debt levy funding models final report.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/42636/IS-Evaluation-Offer-2024.pdf t:"IS Evaluation Offer 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/42644/Evaluation-of-Direct-Grants-to-Local-Authorities-as-a-potential-model-to-distribute-the-debt-levy-funding-devolved-to-Scottish-Government.pdf t:"Evaluation of Direct Grants to Local Authorities as a potential model to distribute the debt levy funding devolved to Scottish Government.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/42645/Evaluation-of-Change-and-Innovation-Funding-as-a-potential-model-to-distribute-the-debt-levy-funding-devolved-to-Scottish-Government.pdf t:"Evaluation of Change and Innovation Funding as a potential model to distribute the debt levy funding devolved to Scottish Government.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/42646/Evaluation-of-a-Grants-Programme-managed-by-an-Independent-Organisation-as-a-potential-model-to-distribute-the-debt-levy-funding-devolved-to-Scottish-Government.pdf t:"Evaluation of a Grants Programme managed by an Independent Organisation as a potential model to distribute the debt levy funding devolved to Scottish Government.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/42696/SLAED-Strategic-Plan-2023-26.pdf t:"SLAED Strategic Plan 2023-2026" c:"The SLAED Strategic Plan for 2023 - 26 sets out the key areas of focus for the network of Economic Development officers in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/42785/Impact-of-LA-Funding-of-Money-and-Welfare-Rights-Advice-Services.pdf t:"Impact of LA Funding of Money and Welfare Rights Advice Services.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/42808/City-Region-and-Growth-Deals-Briefing-Note.docx t:"City Region and Growth Deals Briefing Note" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/42822/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Programme-Implementation-July-2024-without-ticks-1920x1080.pdf t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme Implementation" c:"The Shaping Places for Wellbeing Implementation diagram shows the inputs, outputs and outcomes impact for the programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/42878/SLAED-Indicators-Data-Return-Template-2022-23.xlsx t:"SLAED Indicators Data Return Template 2022-23" c:"Template for council's economic development data returns as part of the SLAED Indicators Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/42879/SLAED-Indicators-Framework-Guide-2022-23.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Guide 2022-23" c:"The guide sets out the 2022-23 SLAED indicators and their definitions, and how council officers should complete the data return template." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/42906/Highland-Child-Poverty-Action-Plan-2022.docx t:"Highland Local Child Poverty Action Report 2021-22" c:"Activities undertaken and future plans to tackle child poverty within the Highland Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/42968/Energy-Strategy-and-Just-Transition-Response.pdf t:"Improvement Service Response to Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan" c:"Improvement Service response to the consultation on the Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/42986/CS-Angus-Council-Change-Programme.pdf t:"Angus Council Change Programme" c:"Over the last eight years, Angus Council has been working with a

range of external and internal 

stakeholders to implement an innovative change programme, improving the delivery of services to the public and saving money at a time when local government finances have been under severe pressure." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/43048/Dunoon-Active-Travel-Hub-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"Dunoon Active Travel Hub - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in January 2023 to consider two plans related to the development of the Dunoon Active Travel Hub - the landscaping plan and the business plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/43054/Business-Support-Partnership-Bulletin-April-2023.pdf t:"Business Support Partnership Bulletin" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0012/43104/Item-4b-CPIB-SLWG-CYP-Wellbeing-Report-May-2023.docx t:"Wellbeing of Children and Young People - Report from the CPIB Short Life Working Group" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/43161/SLAED-Indicators-Report-2012-13.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2012-13" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/43245/Leaders-Newsletter-May-2023.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, May 2023" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meetings in March and April 2023, and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/43296/WDHSCP-Strategic-Plan-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire HSCP Strategic Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in November 2022 to consider the West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan and how it could affect the wellbeing of the people Clydebank and the wider West Dunbartonshire area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/43299/Burnhill-Neighbourhood-Planning-Assessment-Report-April-2023.pdf t:"Burnhill Neighbourhood Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report on a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in February 2023 to support the refresh and implementation of the Burnhill Neighbourhood Plan and consider how the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme approach could be used to support Neighbourhood Planning across South Lanarkshire." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/43349/Climate-Training-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Report into Climate Change Training in Scottish Local Government" c:"This report presents the findings of research carried out between January and March

2023 to explore the current landscape in Scotland of climate change training in local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/43359/Strategic-Framework-2023-27-v2.pdf t:"IS Strategic Framework 23-27" c:"The IS Strategic Framework 2023-27 sets out our vision, purpose and values, and our key priorities for the next four years." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/43379/Shaping-Places-for-Welllbeing-Quantitative-Data-Process.pdf t:"A data informed approach: a how to guide to capturing local quantitative data" c:"A guide by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme. It sets out the team's experience in capturing local quantitative data and a practical guide to the process used so others can replicate it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/43380/Getting-Ready-for-UNCRC-Incorporation-Framework-print-friendly-version.pdf t:"Getting Ready for UNCRC Incorporation Framework (print friendly)" c:"A practical step-by-step guide for local authorities in Scotland to prepare for UNCRC incorporation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/43382/Getting-Ready-for-UNCRC-Incorporation-Framework.pdf t:"Getting Ready for UNCRC Incorporation Framework" c:"A practical step-by-step guide for local authorities in Scotland to prepare for UNCRC incorporation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/43388/Future-Planners-Project-Report.pdf t:"Future Planners Project Report" c:"This research was commissioned by Scottish Government and carried out by Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS), the Improvement Service and RTPI Scotland. The report presents key findings and recommendations to improve career promotion, recruitment, and retention within Scotland's planning authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/43412/Report-of-the-Single-Midlothian-Plan-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment.pdf t:"Single Midlothian Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in May 2023 to assess the draft Single Midlothian Plan to support the next iteration to consider all the aspects of our place that enable people to thrive." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/43462/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-June-23.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, June 2023" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/43572/ES-IWE-Supporting-staff-wellbeing-29.pdf t:"Education Scotland - Supporting Staff Wellbeing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/43573/Keeping-Trauma-in-Mind.pdf t:"Education Scotland - Keeping Trauma in Mind" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/43579/Supporting-Parents-into-Work-Case-Studies.pdf t:"Supporting Parents into Work" c:"Two case studies on how employability support has helped parents into work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/43897/Clydebank-Health-and-Care-Centre-Travel-Plan-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"Clydebank Health & Care Centre Travel Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in May 2023 to consider the draft Clydebank Health and Care Centre Travel Plan and how it could affect the health and wellbeing of the Clydebank population." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/44255/Safe-DIG-Strategy-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"Safe Delivery and Improvement Group Strategy - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in June 2023 to consider the Safe Delivery & Improvement Group Strategy, how it could affect the health and wellbeing of the Clydebank population and what the forthcoming review of the strategy could include to enhance this." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/44260/Dunoon-Waterfront-Assessment-Report-final.pdf t:"Dunoon Waterfront Proposal - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in October 2022 to consider the

Dunoon waterfront proposal, which is part of the Argyll and Bute Western Seaboard Marine

Gateways Initiative – Dunoon and Rothesay." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/44357/Clydebank-Town-Centre-Development-Framework-Report-Summary.pdf t:"Clydebank Town Centre Development Framework - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report Summary" c:"This Place and Wellbeing Assessment was held in August 2022, with participants being asked to consider how the implementation of Clydebank Town Centre Development Framework can enhance the wellbeing of the people of Clydebank and the wider West Dunbartonshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/44378/Built-Environment-Key-Points.pdf t:"Just Transition Engagement Event - Built Environment Key Points" c:"Key points about outcomes and actions from the Built Environment and Construction Workshop, part of the Just Transition Public Sector Engagement Events." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/44379/Land-Use-and-Agriculture-Key-Points.pdf t:"Just Transition Engagement Event - Land Use and Agriculture Key Points" c:"Key points about outcomes and actions from the Land Use and Agriculture Workshop, part of the Just Transition Public Sector Engagement Events." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/44380/Transport-Key-Points.pdf t:"Just Transition Engagement Event - Transport Key Points" c:"Key points about outcomes and actions from the Transport Workshop, part of the Just Transition Public Sector Engagement Events." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/44516/Care-Experienced-Trauma-Companion-Pack.pdf t:"Care experience and trauma-informed practice: companion document" c:"A companion document to support all professionals working with care experienced children and young people to strengthen awareness and understanding about trauma-informed practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/44628/Aug-2023-FINAL-Report-of-the-Clackmannanshire-Council-Local-Outcomes-Improvement-Plan-2017-2027-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-1-7-1.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Council Local Outcomes Improvement Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in May 2023 to assess the Clackmannanshire Council Local Outcomes Improvement Plan to support how the next iteration considers all the aspects of our place that enable people to thrive." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/44629/Final-Alloa-Clackmannanshire-Local-Development-Plan-Assessment-Report-.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Council Local Development Plan, Vision and Strategic Objectives - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in May 2023 to assess the Vision and Strategic Objectives section of the current Clackmannanshire Council Local Development Plan to inform the next Local Development Plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/44630/Final-NHSForth-Valley-Healthcare-Strategy-2016-to-2021-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"NHS Forth Valley Healthcare Strategy 2016-2021 - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in November 2022 to consider the NHS Forth Valley Healthcare Strategy 2016 – 2021 (the Strategy) and how it could affect the wellbeing of the people living in Alloa and the wider Clackmannanshire area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/44631/Final-PDF-Clackmannanshire-Council-Interim-Climate-Change-Strategy-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-2022.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Council Interim Climate Change Strategy - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report following the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes Assessment held in July 2022 to consider the draft Clackmannanshire Council Interim Climate Change Strategy and how it could affect the wellbeing of the people of Alloa and the wider Clackmannanshire area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/44741/Argyll-and-Bute-HSCP-plans-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-report-1.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plans - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in April 2023 to review the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Joint Strategic Plan and Joint Commissioning Strategy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/44840/SLAED-Indicators-Framework-10-Year-Trends.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework - 10 Year Trends 2012-2022" c:"Infographic showing key economic development trends and statistics from the SLAED Indicators Framework 2012-2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/44914/Final-Alloa-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Alloa-Infographic-2-1.pdf t:"Alloa Inequalities Data Profile" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the most deprived population of Alloa. ​" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/44956/data-and-intelligence-strategy.pdf t:"Data and Intelligence Strategy" c:"This four-year strategy sets out our vision and purpose for our work on data and intelligence, how we will deliver this and what we aspire to achieve." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/45077/Town-Centre-Action-Plan-report-FINAL.pdf t:"Rutherglen and Cambuslang Town Centre Strategies - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in June 2023 to support the

development of the new Rutherglen Town Centre Action Plan. The session considered the Strategy and Action Plan for the neighbouring town of Cambuslang to inform thoughts and recommendations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/45078/Local-Development-Plan-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in March 2023 to assess the Vision and Strategy section of the current South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan in order to inform the next Local Development Plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/45079/South-Lanarkshire-Economic-Strategy-Assessment-Report-FINAL.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Economic Strategy 2022-27 - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in October 2022 to consider the proposed South Lanarkshire Economic Strategy 2022-27 and how it could affect the wellbeing of the people of Rutherglen and the wider South Lanarkshire area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/45080/Ayr-Housing-Strategy-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-FINAL-Report.pdf t:"South Ayrshire Council Local Housing Strategy - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment session held in February 2023 to assess South Ayrshire Councils Local Housing Strategy’s High Level Outcomes in order to inform their next Local Housing Strategy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/45249/Wallacetown-Assessment-Report-FINAL-2.pdf t:"Wallacetown Housing Regeneration - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in September 2022 to consider options for housing regeneration in Wallacetown to positively impact the wellbeing needs of the people of Ayr and the wider South Ayrshire Council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/45467/Indigo-Early-Years-Castlemilk.pdf t:"Case Study : Supporting and enabling equitable early learning and childcare provision for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities" c:"This case study highlights the inclusive approaches, vision and values embedded in Indigo. In particular, how equitable experiences are supported for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities to access high quality early learning and childcare." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/45555/FINAL-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Clydebank-Infographic-Profile-14.8.23-2.pdf t:"Clydebank Inequalities Data Profile" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the population of Clydebank. ​" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/45556/FINAL-Clydebank-CLL-Infographic.pdf t:"Clydebank: What we're hearing in our communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Clydebank from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/45634/CPIB-Meeting-15th-November.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November  2022" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in November 2022." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/45635/CPIB-Meeting-23rd-May-2023.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2023" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/45636/CPIB-Meeting-28th-August-2023.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2023" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/45637/Council-Leaders-newsletter-October-2023.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, October 2023" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in September 2023 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/45840/Key-Characteristics-of-a-LG-Data-Platform-solution.docx t:"Key Characteristics of a LG Data Platform solution" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/45841/LG-Data-Platform-Phase-1-Report-March-2023.docx t:"Local Government Data Platform Phase 1 Report" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/45936/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Sept-23.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, September 2023" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/46086/Annual-Report-2023.pdf t:"IS Annual Report 2023" c:"A round-up of IS activities, key achievements and performance throughout 2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/46099/EM-Briefing-Ending-destitution-for-people-with-NRPF.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Ending Destitution for People with No Recourse to Public Funds" c:"This briefing provides elected members with information on the impact of No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) conditions upon people and communities and highlights the critical role members can play in raising awareness and supporting people at risk of destitution." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/46117/Hillend-Childrens-Centre.pdf t:"Case Study: Integrating effective support for children with additional support needs into the expansion of funded early learning and childcare" c:"This case study aims to highlight examples of good practice embedded in Hillend Children’s Centre that ensure children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) can access provision of funded early learning and childcare." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0020/46145/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-Indicators-Early-release-live-version.xlsx t:"Place and Wellbeing Outcomes Indicators" c:"A core set of indicators that can be measured and reviewed over time to assess the contribution to the delivery of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes locally." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/46177/Final-Fraserburgh-Beach-Masterplan-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Beach Masterplan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in September 2023 to look at the Fraserburgh Beach Masterplan. It aims to build on the strengths of the masterplanning process to date and produce recommendations that will support the development of the final Beach Masterplan into the action and delivery plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/46178/CLL-Alloa-Report-Oct-2024.pdf t:"Alloa Project Town - What We Heard in our Communities" c:"This report presents the work of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping Places for

Wellbeing Programme in Alloa. It reviews previous qualitative data or formal community

engagement and gathers insights from conversations with community organisations and local stakeholders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/46182/Rutherglen-Town-Qualitative-Report-November-2023-Final.pdf t:"Rutherglen Project Town - What We're Hearing in Our Communities" c:"This report presents the findings to date of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme in Rutherglen. It reviews previous qualitative data or formal community engagement and gathers insights from conversations with community organisations and local stakeholders to identify key priorities around place within the town." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/46255/LA-Contacts-and-Funding-Opps-Nov202316.pdf t:"Scottish Local Authorities - Employability, UKSPF and Third Sector Interface Contacts" c:"This document lists the Employability Leads, UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Third Sector Interface (TSI) contacts for each of the 32

local authorities in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/46321/AHSCP-Strategic-Plan-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Final-Report.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in October 2023 to look at the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/46322/FINAL-Clackmannanshire-Council-Interim-Climate-Change-Strategy-Follow-up-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-4-1.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Council Interim Climate Change Strategy - Follow Up Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a follow up Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in October 2023 to look at Clackmannanshire Council’s second interim draft Climate Change Strategy ‘Strategic

Themes and Actions’." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/46323/Rutherglen-Qualitative-Infographic-August-2023-Final.pdf t:"Rutherglen - Summary of what we're hearing in our communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Rutherglen from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/46382/Qualitative-how-to-guide-V3.0.pdf t:"A Data-Informed Approach: A How-to Guide to Capturing and Analysing Local Qualitative Data and Community Insight" c:"This document has been prepared by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme. It sets out our experience in capturing local qualitative data and narrative through engagement with local stakeholders and community organisations and provides a practical guide to the processes used so others can replicate it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/46489/Ayr-Summary-infographic-Dec-update.pdf t:"Ayr Project Town - What We're Hearing in Our Communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Ayr from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/46498/A-and-B-Local-Policing-Plan-assessment-report-final25.pdf t:"Argyll & Bute Local Policing Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in June 2023 to review the Argyll and Bute Local Policing Plan 2023-2026." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/46499/Dunoon-Qualitative-summary-Sep-23.pdf t:"Dunoon Project Town - Summary of What We Are Hearing in Our Communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Dunoon from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/46500/Clydebank-CLL-Report-230824.pdf t:"Clydebank Project Town - What We're Hearing in our Commmuinities" c:"This report presents the early findings of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping

Places for Wellbeing Programme in Clydebank. It reviews existing qualitative data and formal community engagement and gathers insights from conversations with local stakeholders to identify key priorities around place within the town." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/46535/IS-Accounts-to-31-March-2023.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2022-23" c:"Directors report and financial statements for 2022-23." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/46537/IMS-Survey-Report-2023.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services: Results from the IMS Survey 2023" c:"Report of the findings of the 2022 National Instrumental Music Survey in Scotland. The survey has run since 2012 and shares information about instrumental music services (IMS) across Scotland including fees, pupil numbers, cost of services, instructor numbers and additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/46556/Active-Communities-Case-Studies.docx t:"Active Communities Case Studies" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/46557/Terms-of-reference.docx t:"SOLACE/IS Transformation Programme Terms of Reference" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0028/46558/Summary-of-comments-from-Leadership-Practitioner-Forum-breakout-room-discussions.docx t:"Summary of comments from LPF discussions" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/46782/Shaping-Places-for-Welllbeing-FAQs.pdf t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme - Frequently Asked Questions" c:"Answers to questions we regularly get asked about the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0035/46799/Mapping-achievement-against-Crerar-Recommendations.docx t:"Mapping achievement against Crerar recommendations" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/46803/Item-8a-LGBF-Update-for-Solace-Branch-October-27th-2023-FINAL17.doc t:"LGBF & Peer Collaborative Improvement: A more assertive approach to performance improvement" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/46808/DPS-Portfolio-Overview-December-2023-Shared-Services.pdf t:"Digital Public Services Portfolio Overview - December 2023" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/46809/Improvement-Service-DPS-Shared-Service-Examples.pdf t:"Digital Public Services - Shared Services Examples" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/46818/Ayr-Qualitative-Report-1.pdf t:"Ayr Project Town - What We're Hearing in Our Communities" c:"This report presents the early findings of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping

Places for Wellbeing Programme in Ayr. It reviews existing qualitative data and formal community engagement and gathers insights from conversations with local stakeholders to identify key priorities around place within the town." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/46862/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dalkeith-Qualitative-Report-15-December-2023.pdf t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing Dalkeith Qualitative Report 15 December" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/46888/Place-Based-Investment-Programme-Interim-Report.pdf t:"Place Based Investment Programme Interim report" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0030/46893/Examples-of-Collaborative-Procurement-Arrangements-1.docx t:"Examples of Collaborative Procurement" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/46958/Active-Communities-Project-Kick-Off-Information.pdf t:"Active Communities - project kick off information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/46959/Crerar-Implementation-Project-Kick-Off-Information.pdf t:"Crerar Implementation - project kick off information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/46960/Digital-Shared-Services-Project-Kick-Off-Information.pdf t:"Digital Shared Services - project kick off information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/46961/Procurement-Project-Kick-Off-Information.pdf t:"Procurement - project kick off information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/46962/Statutory-Services-Project-Kick-Off-Information.pdf t:"Statutory Services - project kick off information" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/47000/Ayr-Quantitative-Infographic-v3.pdf t:"Ayr Inequalities Data Summary" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the population of Ayr. ​" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/47079/Burnhill-and-Bankhead-North-Data-Profile-Explained.pdf t:"Burnhill and Bankhead North Data Profile Explained" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/47098/Implementing-Safe-and-Together-in-Scotland-Year-2-Learning-Report-v4.pdf t:"Implementing Safe & Together in Scotland: Year 2 Learning Report" c:"This report marks the second in a series highlighting key learning from 12 local authorities/partnerships working to embed the Safe & Together Model of domestic abuse-informed practice across Scotland, and the impact this work is having." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/47116/LGBF-Update-for-Solace-Branch-October-28th-2022.docx t:"LGBF Update for Solace branch" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/47297/Council-Leaders-Newsletter-January-2024.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, January 2024" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in December 2023 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/47373/Active-Travel-briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on active travel in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/47412/Public-Transport-briefing-Clydebank-FINAL.pdf t:"Public Transport: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on public transport in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind public transport use and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/47429/Fraserburgh-Primary-School-Merger-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-FINAL-Jan-2024.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Primary School Merger - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in November 2023 to look at the proposal for the Fraserburgh Primary School Merger (Fraserburgh North Primary and St Andrews Primary)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/47431/Childrens-Rights-and-Placemaking-in-Scotland.pdf t:"Children’s Rights and Placemaking in Scotland" c:"This paper takes a children’s rights approach to place and placemaking and considers how children’s rights can be realised through placed-based approaches." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/47453/West-Lothian-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"West Lothian: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/47454/Aberdeen-City-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Aberdeen City: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/47455/Aberdeenshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Aberdeenshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/47456/Angus-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Angus: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/47457/Argyll-and-Bute-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Argyll and Bute: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Argyll & Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/47458/Clackmannanshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Clackmannanshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/47459/Dumfries-and-Galloway-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Dumfries and Galloway: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Dumfries & Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/47460/Dundee-City-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Dundee City: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/47461/East-Ayrshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Ayrshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/47462/East-Dunbartonshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Dunbartonshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/47463/East-Lothian-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Lothian: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Eat Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/47464/East-Renfrewshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"East Renfrewshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/47465/Edinburgh-City-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Edinburgh City: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Edinburgh City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/47466/Falkirk-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Falkirk: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/47467/Fife-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Fife: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/47468/Glasgow-City-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Glasgow City: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/47469/Highland-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Highland: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/47470/Inverclyde-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Inverclyde: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/47471/Midlothian-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Midlothian: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/47472/Moray-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Moray: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/47473/Na-h-Eileanan-an-Iar-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Na h-Eilean an Iar: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/47474/North-Ayrshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"North Ayrshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/47475/North-Lanarkshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"North Lanarkshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/47476/Orkney-Islands-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Orkney Islands: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/47477/Perth-and-Kinross-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Perth and Kinross: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Perth & Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/47478/Renfrewshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Renfrewshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/47479/Scottish-Borders-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Scottish Borders: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0023/47480/Shetland-Islands-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Shetland Islands: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/47481/South-Ayrshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"South Ayrshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/47482/South-Lanarkshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"South Lanarkshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/47483/Stirling-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"Stirling: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/47484/West-Dunbartonshire-2022-23-CAPMRF-Report.xlsx t:"West Dunbartonshire: CAPMRF Report 2022-23" c:"Summary of the key findings from the 2022-23 CAPMRF data returns for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/47485/CAPMRF-Report-2022-23.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework: Annual Report 2022/23" c:"The Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework provides an annual overview of the key activities of local authority funded money and welfare rights advice services across Scotland. This briefing pulls together data collected from Scottish local authorities on the services they fund, including those delivered internally within the local authority and those externally commissioned to provide advice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/47486/CAPMRF-Indicator-Guide-2022-23.pdf t:"CAPMRF Indicator Guide 2022-23" c:"This Guide provides a definition and simple guidance concerning how the data for each CAPMRF indicator should be recorded and reported." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/47487/2022-23-CAPMRF-Template.xlsx t:"CAPMRF Data Return Template 2022-23" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/47488/CAPMRF-National-2022-23-Summary.xlsx t:"CAPMRF 2022-23 National Data Summary" c:"Summary of the CAPMRF data returns for 2022-23 for all 32 Scottish councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/47502/Planning-Ambitions-Findings-from-the-Call-for-Ideas-on-Planning-Performance.pdf t:"Planning Ambitions: Findings from the Call for Ideas on Planning Performance" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/47548/1697613138231013AdviceNoteforPubliconCllrsCode2023v1.0.pdf t:"Councillors Code of Conduct - Advice for Public" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/47549/260206-Advice-Note-for-Councillors-on-Right-of-Access-to-Information-2026.pdf t:"Councillors’ Right of Access to Information Held by the Council" c:"Short briefing from the IS and the Standards Commission on councillors' right of access to information held by the council and exemptions to this." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/47649/Equally-Safe-QS-and-PF-Key-Learning-from-2022-23-Data-Returns-v3.pdf t:"Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework: Key Learning from the 2022/23 Data Returns" c:"Findings from the Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework, a set of quality standards and performance indicators for local Violence Against Women Partnerships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/47691/Traffic-Parking-briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Traffic and Parking: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on traffic and parking in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/47763/Influence-Control-briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Influence and Control: Impact on Clydebank's Communities" c:"Briefing on influence and control in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/47828/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2024.pdf t:"National Benchmarking Overview Report 2022/23" c:"The 12th annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework. The report examines council spending and performance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/47877/SLAED-Indicators-Report-2022-23.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2022-23" c:"The annual SLAED Indicators Report provides local authority economic development teams and partners with time series data on inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes, as well as information around priority areas such as wellbeing economies and inclusive growth." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/47880/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Rutherglen-Infographic-FINAL.pdf t:"Rutherglen - Inequalities Data" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the most deprived population of Rutherglen." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/47969/IS-Business-Plan-2024-25.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/48055/Whole-Establishment-Nurture.pdf t:"Whole Establishment Nurture: language is a vital means of communication" c:"Guidance developed by Hillhead Children's Centre on what an inclusive communication environment looks like." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/48210/CPIB-newsletter-issue-1.pdf t:"CPIB Newsletter March 2024" c:"First newsletter from the Community Planning Improvement Board." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0016/48211/CPIB-Strategic-Plan-2022-2024.docx t:"CPIB Strategic Plan 2022-2024" c:"The strategic plan sets out the plans and priorities of the Community Planning Improvement Board from 2022-2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0017/48212/CPIB-Action-Plan-August-2023.docx t:"CPIB Action Plan, August 2023" c:"The CPIB Action Plan outlines how the Community Planning Improvement Board will deliver its priorities for the period ahead." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/48213/CPIB-RECOMMENDATIONS-FOR-NATIONAL-ACTION-2023.docx t:"CPIB Recommendations for National Action" c:"A set of actions needed nationally, to provide further support to CPPs as they take local action to tackle deep-rooted inequalities and improve wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/48214/CPIB-Meeting-30th-November-2023.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2023" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in November 2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/48306/01-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Data-summary.pdf t:"Dunoon Data Summary" c:"Summary of the process and sources used to gather data on Dunoon for the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/48307/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Profile.pdf t:"Dunoon Wellbeing Town Profile" c:"Data profile of Dunoon, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/48308/03-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Infographic.pdf t:"Dunoon Inequalities Data Infographic" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the most deprived population of Dunoon." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/48309/04-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Community-Link-Lead-Report.pdf t:"Dunoon - What We're Hearing in Our Communities" c:"This report presents the work of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme in Dunoon. It reviews previous qualitative data, reports or formal community engagement available in relation to Dunoon and gathers insights from conversations with local stakeholders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/48310/05-Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Community-Link-Lead-visual-summary.pdf t:"Dunoon - Visual Summary" c:"As part of the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme’s data exercise, the Community Link Leads in each town have been connecting with local communities, community organisations and practitioners working locally. This exercise aims to understand Dunoon residents’ experience of the place where they live, work and relax." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/48351/IS-Research-Offer-2024.pdf t:"IS Research Offer 2024" c:"Information on the independent and cost-effective research and data analysis services available from the IS Research Team." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/48400/National-Planning-Improvement-Framework-Guidance-final-version20240402.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Framework Guidance" c:"Guidance for planning authorities carrying out self-assessment as part of the National Planning Improvement Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0017/48401/Performance-Assessment-Template-final-version-20240402.docx t:"National Planning Improvement Framework - Performance Assessment Template" c:"Template for self-assessment by planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0018/48402/Good-Practice-examples-template-Final.docx t:"National Planning Improvement Framework - Good Practice Examples Template" c:"Template for recording examples of good practice in planning authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0019/48403/Context-spreadsheet.xlsx t:"National Planning Improvement Framework - Context Spreadsheet" c:"Spreadsheet for planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework showing the links between attributes, contributory factors, prompts and outcomes frameworks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/48435/Work-and-Economy-Briefing-Document-Project-Town-Ayr.pdf t:"Work and Economy: Impact on Ayr's Community" c:"Briefing on work and economy in Ayr, which highlights the evidence behind work and economy's impact on place and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/48498/Recruitment-Improvement-Session-Rural-and-Islands-Council.pdf t:"Improving Recruitment in Early Learning and Childcare: Overview of Sessions in a Rural, Island Council" c:"From December 2022 to March 2023 a group of ELC managers met with the Improvement Service to examine whether improvements could be made to the recruitment of ELC staff. This paper provides and overview of the sessions and summary of key findings." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/48531/Recruitment-Improvement-Session-Outline-of-Tools-Utilised.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Recruitment Improvement Sessions: Outline of Tools Utilised" c:"An overview of the tools and approach taken by a group of ELC managers to examine and address the difficulties faced in recruiting a sustainable workforce." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/48532/Case-Study-Improving-ELC-Recruitment-in-Orkney.pdf t:"Cast Study: Improving Early Learning and Childcare Recruitment in Orkney" c:"Between December 2022 and March 2023, early learning and childcare (ELC) leads and managers from across Orkney worked with the ELC expansion programme at Improvement Service to explore approaches to improving local ELC recruitment levels." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/48565/Council-Leaders-newsletter-April-2024.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter, April 2024" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in March 2024 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/48604/Care-Maintenance-briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Care and Maintenance: impact on Clydebank's Communities" c:"Briefing on care and maintenance in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/48749/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Active-Travel-briefing-Dunoon-final.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Dunoon's Community" c:"Briefing on active travel in Dunoon, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/49015/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Quantitative-Infographic-Fraserburgh-Final-2024.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Inequalities Data Summary" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the population of Fraserburgh. ​" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/49016/Fraserburgh-Qualitative-Infographic-Final-Draft.pdf t:"Fraserburgh - Summary of what we're hearing in our communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Fraserburgh from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/49017/Fraserburgh-Qualitative-Report-Final-Version-April-2024.pdf t:"Fraserburgh - What We're Hearing in our Communities" c:"This report presents the work of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme in Fraserburgh. It reviews previous qualitative data, reports or formal community engagement available in relation to Fraserburgh and gathers insights from conversations with local stakeholders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/49096/SLAED-Indicators-Framework-Guide-2023-24.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Guide 2023-24" c:"The guide sets out the 2023-24 SLAED indicators and their definitions, and how council officers should complete the data return template." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/49097/SLAED-Indicators-Data-Return-Template-2023-24.xlsx t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Data Return Template 2023-24" c:"Template for councils' economic development data returns as part of the SLAED Indicators Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/49144/Dalkeith-Qualitative-Infographic-Final-May-24.pdf t:"Dalkeith - Summary of what we're hearing in our communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Dalkeith from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/49145/Dalkeith-Qualitative-Report.pdf t:"Dalkeith - What We're Hearing in Our Communities" c:"This report presents the work of the Community Link Lead working on the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme in Dalkeith. It reviews previous qualitative data, reports or formal community engagement available in relation to Dalkeith and gathers insights from conversations with local stakeholders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/49150/Dalkeith_Woodburn-Community-Action-Plan-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-FINAL.pdf t:"Woodburn/Dalkeith Community Action Plan - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in August 2023 to look at the Woodburn/Dalkeith Community Action Plan 2016-2021. The Place and Wellbeing Assessment aims to build on the strengths of the plan and produce recommendations that will support the focus of the Living Well in Central Dalkeith and Woodburn Group." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/49151/Dalkeith-Regeneration-Development-Framework-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment.pdf t:"Dalkeith Regeneration Development Framework - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in June 2023 to consider the implementation of the Dalkeith Regeneration Development Framework and identify where there are opportunities in its delivery to consider all the features that make up our places." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/49152/Active-Travel-Briefing-Dalkeith.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Dalkeith's Communities" c:"Briefing on active travel in Dalkeith, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/49153/Dalkeith-Inequalities-Data-Infographic.pdf t:"Dalkeith Inequalities Data Infographic" c:"This infographic highlights the key insights from a comprehensive data exercise to understand the most significant inequalities experienced by the most deprived population of Dalkeith." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/49157/Streets-and-Spaces-Clydebank-Briefing.pdf t:"Streets and Spaces: Impact on Clydebank's Communities" c:"Briefing on streets and spaces in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind streets and spaces and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/49158/Natural-Spaces-Clydebank-Briefing.pdf t:"Natural Spaces: Impact on Clydebank's Communities" c:"Briefing on natural spaces in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind natural spaces and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/49159/Play-and-Recreation-Clydebank-Briefing.pdf t:"Play and Recreation: Impact on Clydebank's Communities" c:"Briefing on play and recreation in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind play and recreation and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/49254/Active-Travel-Outcome-Briefing-Fraserburgh-Final-May-24.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Fraserburgh's Community" c:"Briefing on active travel in Fraserburgh, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/49255/NPIF-Peer-Collaborative-Review-guidance-Final-20240503.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Framework: Collaborative Peer Review Workshop - Facilitation Guidance" c:"A short guidance paper to support the facilitation of the NPIF peer review workshops." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/49270/PBIP-Direct-Grants-to-LAs-Interim-Report-2022-23.pdf t:"Place-based Investment Programme - Direct Grants to Local Authorities: Interim Report 2022-23" c:"Evaluation of the second year of the Place Based Investment Programme - Direct Grants to Local Authorities. The report contains evidence that the Programme continues to offer additionality by playing a critical role both in acting as a catalyst to attract additional funding, and also in enhancing existing projects for which funding has already been secured." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/49355/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Dunoon-Housing-and-Communities-briefing.pdf t:"Housing and Community: Impact on Dunoon's Community" c:"Briefing on housing and community in Dunoon, which highlights how housing issues affect communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/49357/NEC-Scheme-Strategy-2023-2026.pdf t:"The National Entitlement Card Scheme Strategy 2023-2026" c:"This strategic plan sets out the vision, priorities and deliverables of the National Entitlement Card Scheme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/51645/Delivering-funded-ELC-in-West-Lothian.pdf t:"Case Study: Collaborative Approach to delivering Funded ELC in West Lothian" c:"Following a period of steady partnership growth and in response to a significant local challenge, Education officials at West Lothian Council agreed it would be beneficial to refresh their shared vision and values with the intention of achieving a collective understanding for partnership working, including the roles and responsibilities of the local authority and partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/51873/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-Briefing-Movement.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing: Movement Theme" c:"This briefing covers the movement theme within the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes.

It draws on evidence to set out the ways in which aspects of the transport system —

including active travel, public transport and motorised traffic — impact on health and health

inequalities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/51970/Myth-Busting-Local-Authority-ELC-Finance.pdf t:"Myth Busting - Local Authority Early Learning and Childcare Finance" c:"This document is intended to explain the background to the funding of Early Learning and Childcare provision as administered and delivered by local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/51971/Myth-Busting-Local-Authorities-Role-as-Guarantor-of-Quality.pdf t:"Myth Busting - Local Authorities' Role as Guarantor of Quality in Early Learning and Childcare" c:"This document is intended to summarise the role of local authorities as overarching “Guarantors of Quality” as defined in national policy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/52101/Rutherglen-Wellbeing-Town-Quant-Profile.pdf t:"Rutherglen Wellbeing Town Profile" c:"Data profile of Rutherglen, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/52119/EM-Briefing-ELC-Sustainable-Rates.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Early Learning and Childcare Sustainable Rates 2024-25" c:"This briefing supports elected members’ awareness of how the commitment for workers delivering funded early learning and childcare in private and third sector services to be paid at least £12 per hour from April 2024 will be delivered through the sustainable rates setting process in 2024/2025." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/52237/FINAL-Active-Travel-briefing-Rutherglen.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Rutherglen's Community" c:"Briefing on active travel in Rutherglen, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/52238/FINAL-Rutherglen-Streets-and-Spaces.pdf t:"Streets and Spaces: Impact on Rutherglen's Community" c:"Briefing on streets and spaces in Rutherglen, which highlights the evidence behind streets and spaces and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/52240/Identity-and-belonging-Rutherglen-Outcome-Briefing.pdf t:"Identity and Belonging: Impact on Rutherglen's Community" c:"Briefing on identity and belonging in Rutherglen, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/52253/Ravenscraig-Outdoor-Nursery.pdf t:"Case Study: Ravenscraig Outdoor Nursery" c:"Dysart Outdoor Nursery is a pilot nursery based within Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. The dispersed provision, under the leadership of the Headteacher at Dysart Primary School, opened in August 2022 and is registered for 32 children aged 3-5-years old." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/52254/PSIF-CPP-Self-Assessment.pdf t:"National Community Planning Self Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/52332/Economic-Strategy-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-report.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute Economic Strategy - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in October 2023 to look at the Argyll and Bute Economic Strategy. The Place and Wellbeing Assessment aims to build on the strengths of the Argyll and Bute Economic Strategy and produce recommendations that will support the strategy document to be developed." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/52367/EM-Briefing-Social-determinants-of-mental-health.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: The Social Determinants of Mental Health" c:"Aligned to the joint COSLA and Scottish Government Mental Health and Wellbeing

Strategy, this briefing is intended to enhance elected members understanding of

the social determinants of mental health and support their consideration within local

decision making." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/52368/EM-Briefing-Civil-Contingencies.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: How to be an Effective Community Leader Before, During and After an Emergency" c:"This Briefing Note has been produced in conjunction with the Local Authority

Resilience Group Scotland (LARGS). It will aid understanding of the key issues for elected members before, during and after an emergency." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/52414/Growing-Partnership-Childminders-in-Moray.pdf t:"Case Study: Growing Partnership Childminders in Moray" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/52548/Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-Wellbeing-Hub-and-Lochies-School-Project-March-2024.pdf t:"Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School Project: Site Layout and Landscaping - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in March 2024 to look at the site layout and landscaping plans for the Clackmannanshire Council Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School Project." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/52589/Council-Leaders-newsletter-July-2024.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - July 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/52618/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Apr-24.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, April 2024" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity as of April 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/52638/Work-and-Economy-Briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Work and Economy: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on work and economy in Ayr, which highlights the evidence behind work and economy's impact on place and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/52639/Feeling-Safe-Briefing-Clydebank.pdf t:"Feeling Safe: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on feeling safe in Clydebank, which highlights the evidence behind its impact on place and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/52640/Public-Transport-briefing-Fraserburgh.pdf t:"Public Transport: Impact on Fraserburgh's Community" c:"Briefing on public transport in Fraserburgh, which highlights the evidence behind public transport use and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/52780/Influence-and-Control-Briefing-Ayr.pdf t:"Influence and Control: Impact on Ayr's Community" c:"Briefing on influence and control in Ayr, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/52853/Public-Transport-briefing-Alloa.pdf t:"Public Transport: Impact on Alloa's Community" c:"Briefing on public transport in Alloa, which highlights the evidence behind public transport use and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/52854/Active-Travel-Briefing-Alloa.pdf t:"Active Travel: Impact on Alloa's Community" c:"Briefing on active travel in Alloa, which highlights the evidence behind active travel and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/52855/Traffic-and-Parking-Briefing-Alloa.pdf t:"Traffic and Parking: Impact on Alloa's Community" c:"Briefing on traffic and parking in Alloa, which highlights the evidence about traffic and parking and how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/52893/Hydrogen-CPD-Module-4-Transcript.docx t:"Hydrogen CPD - Module 4- Transcript" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0028/52894/Hydrogen-CPD-Module-3-Transcript.docx t:"Hydrogen CPD - Module 3 - Transcript" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0029/52895/Hydrogen-CPD-Module-2-Transcript.docx t:"Hydrogen CPD - Module 2 - Transcript" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0030/52896/Hydrogen-CPD-Module-1-Transcript.docx t:"Hydrogen CPD - Module 1 - Transcript" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/52995/Alloa-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Alloa Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Alloa by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/52996/Ayr-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Ayr Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Ayr by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/52997/Clydebank-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Clydebank Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Clydebank by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/52998/Dunoon-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Dunoon Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Dunoon by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/52999/Rutherglen-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Rutherglen Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Rutherglen by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/53007/Dalkeith-Project-Town-Closing-Summary.pdf t:"Dalkeith Project Town 2022-2024" c:"Summary of the work carried out in Dalkeith by the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme from 2022 to 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/53068/National-Planning-Improvement-Framework-Guidance-Cohort-2.pdf t:"NPIF Guidance - Cohort 2" c:"Guidance for planning authorities carrying out self-assessment as part of the National Planning Improvement Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/53069/Performance-Assessment-Template-Cohort-2.docx t:"NPIF - Performance Assessment Template - Cohort 1" c:"Template for self-assessment by planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0015/53070/NPI-Improvement-Plan-Template.docx t:"NPIF - Improvement Action Plan Template" c:"Template for an improvement action plan for planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0016/53071/Good-Practice-examples-template.docx t:"NPIF - Good Practice Examples Template - Cohort 2" c:"Template for recording examples of good practice in planning authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0017/53072/Context-spreadsheet-cohort-2.xlsx t:"NPIF - Context Spreadsheet - Cohort 2" c:"Spreadsheet for planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework showing the links between attributes, contributory factors, prompts and outcomes frameworks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/53271/Services-and-Support-Clydebank.pdf t:"Services and Support: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on services and support in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/53272/Housing-and-Community-Clydebank.pdf t:"Housing and Community: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on housing and community in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/53273/Identity-and-belonging-Clydebank.pdf t:"Identity and Belonging: Impact on Clydebank's Community" c:"Briefing on identity and belonging in Clydebank, which highlights how it affects communities, organisations and practitioners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/53364/EM-Briefing-Hate-Crime-and-Public-Order-Act.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Hate Crime and Public Order Act (Scotland)" c:"This briefing provides and overview of the Hate Crime and Public Order Act (Scotland) and outlines how it may affect elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/53365/ELC-Datapipeline-One-Year-On.pdf t:"Data Pipeline - One Year On" c:"Case study on how the Improvement Service is helping maximise the number of eligible two-year-olds taking up funded early learning and childcare by enabling secure data sharing between Scottish Government and councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/53397/WAHP-survey-of-GP-Practices.pdf t:"Findings from a survey of GP Practices participating in the WAHP ‘Test and Learn’ Programme, February 2024" c:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships, in which a welfare rights advisor is located in a GP Practice with consensual access to medical records, have been established across Scotland in around 180 GP Practices. This paper highlights the benefits of the approach from the perspective of participating GP Practices." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0018/53406/LGA-Appendix-Table-August-2024-v2.xlsx t:"LGA Appendix Table" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0017/53423/Support-for-decisionmaking-long-desc.docx t:"Support for decision making diagram description" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/53559/Local-Government-Workforce-Report-2024-v4.pdf t:"Scotland's Local Governance Workforce Report 2024" c:"This report looks at the challenges facing Scottish councils in the recruitment and retention of key staff and highlights work being undertaken to address these challenges and mitigate workforce risks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/53572/Clatt-School-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-FINAL-.pdf t:"Clatt School - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in June 2024 to look at the options appraisal and future of Clatt Primary School in Aberdeenshire. The Assessment aims to build on the work done to develop the options appraisal and provide an opportunity to discuss the future direction of the school, applying a place-based approach to consider the immediate and wider impact of any potential options." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/53573/Shaping-Places-for-Wellbeing-Data-profile-Alloa-South-and-East-Version-4.2.pdf t:"Alloa South and East Quantitative Community Data Profile" c:"Data profile of Alloa South and East, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme, which identifies people most impacted by inequalities and what they need from their place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/53576/SPFW-Data-Profile-Ayr-North-Harbour-Wallacetown-Newton-South.pdf t:"Ayr North Harbour , Wallacetown and Newton South Quantitative Community Data Profile" c:"Data profile of Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme, which identifies people most impacted by inequalities and what they need from their place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/53577/SPFW-Data-Profile-Fraserburgh.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Quantitative Community Data Profile" c:"Data profile of Fraserburgh, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme, which identifies people most impacted by inequalities and what they need from their place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/53586/WAHP-Test-and-Learn-Programme-Evaluation.pdf t:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships ‘Test and Learn’ Programme: What We Have Learned So Far" c:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships provide access to welfare rights and money advice services in GP Practices. Scottish Government provided funding for two years to nine local authorities and Health and Social Care Partnerships to establish WAHPs in 150 GP Practices in areas of Scotland that were experiencing social and economic deprivation.

The Improvement Service was asked to evaluate the effectiveness of this ‘test and learn’ model of service delivery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/53722/Planning-Hub-FAQs.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Hub FAQs" c:"Information about the National Planning Improvement Hub, which was announced in September 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/53979/CPIB_issue2_Oct9.pdf t:"CPIB Newsletter September 2024" c:"This newsletter shares an update on the work

of the CPIB and continues to draw together

guidance and good practice which we hope will

support partners and partnerships as they work

together to improve local outcomes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/54086/WAHP-Test-and-Learn-Key-Findings-v2.pdf t:"Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships - interim evaluation of test and learn - key findings infographic, August 2024" c:"Key findings from an interim evaluation of the Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships 'test and learn' programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/54143/Navigating-Demographic-Change.pdf t:"Navigating demographic change: how local government is responding to Scotland’s changing population" c:"This report examines the population change that Scotland faces and highlights its impact on public services and the common challenges this creates for local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/54299/PWO-Briefing-work-and-economy.pdf t:"Resources: Work and Economy" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/54300/PWO-Briefing-streets-and-spaces.pdf t:"Spaces: Streets and Spaces" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/54301/PWO-Briefing-services-and-support.pdf t:"Resources: Services and Support" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/54302/PWO-Briefing-public-transport.pdf t:"Movement: Public Transport" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/54303/PWO-Briefing-play-and-recreation.pdf t:"Spaces: Play and Recreation" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/54304/PWO-Briefing-natural-spaces.pdf t:"Spaces: Natural Spaces" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/54305/PWO-Briefing-influence-and-control.pdf t:"Stewardship: Influence and Control" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/54306/PWO-Briefing-identity-and-belonging.pdf t:"Civic: Identity and Belonging" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/54307/PWO-Briefing-housing-and-community.pdf t:"Resources: Housing and Community" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/54308/PWO-Briefing-feeling-safe.pdf t:"Civic: Feeling Safe" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/54309/PWO-Briefing-care-and-maintenance.pdf t:"Stewardship: Care and Maintenance" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/54310/PWO-Briefing-active-travel.pdf t:"Movement: Active Travel" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/54311/PWO-Briefing-traffic-and-parking.pdf t:"Movement: Traffic and Parking" c:"This briefing explains the evidenced impact of the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes on people, place and planet." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/54362/Council-Leaders-IS-newsletter-October-2024.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - October 2024" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board

at its meeting in September 2024 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/54508/Case-Study-Perthshire-Advice-Hubs.pdf t:"Establishing advice hubs in Highland Perthshire" c:"In recognition of the gap between where services are and what is being delivered rurally, Advice Hubs are being established across Highland Perthshire as a source of information and support for rural communities across the area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/54739/joining-dots-across-policy-agendas.pdf t:"Improving outcomes for people and communities affected by poverty, inequality, trauma and adversity: joining the dots across key policy agendas" c:"This infographic provides an overview of a small number of key national policy agendas, approaches and commitments, all designed to support a cross-policy, person-centred approach to improving outcomes for people and communities across Scotland affected by poverty, inequality, trauma and adversity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/54740/PP-cross-cutting-briefing.pdf t:"Improving outcomes for people and communities affected by poverty, inequality, trauma and adversity: Joining the dots across key policy agendas" c:"There are several key policy agendas that are part of a broader ambition to improve outcomes for people and communities across Scotland affected by poverty, inequality,

trauma and adversity. This briefing highlights

in more detail the links across these policy agendas." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/54816/Case-Study-Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Pathfinder.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Pathfinder" c:"The Improvement Service Public Service Reform team has been working as part of a multi-agency team from Glasgow City Council and their partners on the Child Poverty Pathfinder since early 2022. The Pathfinder is a collaborative initiative launched by Glasgow City Council in partnership with the Scottish Government and other key city partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/55131/NPI-Annual-Report-2024-Final.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Annual Report 2023-24" c:"Our annual report 23/24 outlines all the work that has taken place over the last year, from the call for ideas to piloting the National Planning Improvement Framework and taking on the National Planning Improvement Hub." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/55385/Alloa-What-we-heard-in-our-communities.pdf t:"Alloa: What we heard in our communities" c:"Summary of the key qualitative findings about inequalities in Alloa from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/55414/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcome-Checklist-Jan-24-1.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing Outcomes Checklist" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/55494/CPIB-Meeting-May-2024.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2024" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/55495/CPIB-Meeting-August-2024.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2024" c:"Papers from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/55623/Implementing-Safe-and-Together-in-Scotland-Year-3-Learning-Report.pdf t:"Implementing Safe and Together in Scotland: Creating Domestic Abuse-Informed Workforces, Services and Systems - Year 3 Learning Report" c:"This report marks the third in a series highlighting key learning from 12 local authorities/partnerships working to embed the Safe & Together Model of domestic abuse-informed practice across Scotland, and the impact this work is having." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/55692/5th-December-2024-PSIF-Learning-Event-Programme.docx.pdf t:"PSIF learning event 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/55727/National-Planning-Improvement-Framework-Guidance-Cohort-3.pdf t:"NPIF Guidance - Cohort 3" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/55728/Context-spreadsheet-updated-for-cohort-3.xlsx t:"NPIF Context Spreadsheet - Cohort 3" c:"Spreadsheet for planning authorities using the National Planning Improvement Framework showing the links between attributes, contributory factors, prompts and outcomes frameworks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/55784/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Sept-24.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, September 2024" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity as of September 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/55823/Cosy-Kingdom-SROI-Analysis.pdf t:"Evaluative Social Return on Investment Analysis of Cosy Kingdom" c:"The report provides an evaluation of the social return from the investment in Cosy Kingdom.

Cosy Kingdom is a free and impartial energy and debt advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/55824/Cosy-Kingdom-SROI-Exec-Summary.pdf t:"Evaluative Social Return on Investment Analysis of Cosy Kingdom - Executive Summary" c:"Summary of an evaluation of the social return from the investment in Cosy Kingdom.

Cosy Kingdom is a free and impartial energy and debt advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/55980/Mechanisms-of-change-summary.pdf t:"Mechanisms of Change" c:"This document presents the mechanisms of change that Shaping Places for Wellbeing believes support system change when taking a place-based approach." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/56069/Our-Place-Based-Approach-2022-2024.pdf t:"Shaping Places for Wellbeing: Our Place Based Approach 2022-2024" c:"This document takes a look at from the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme, showing how it grew and evolved,  and highlighting the successes, challenges and impacts along the way." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/56094/Annual-Report-2024.pdf t:"IS Annual Report - 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/56156/Dalkeith-Community-Profile.pdf t:"Dalkeith Quantitative Data Profile" c:"Data profile of Dalkeith, a Project Town in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme, which identifies people most impacted by inequalities and what they need from their place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/56211/Shetland-Projects-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment.pdf t:"Shetland’s Partnership Plan Place-based Programme of Change public sector projects - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"This is a report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in February 2024 to look at three public-sector projects in progress within Delting and the wider North Mainland area; a new-build school, a rural energy hub and NHS Shetland’s plans to provide more services as close to home as possible." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/56214/geospatial-information-offer.pdf t:"Geospatial Information Offer" c:"Find out how the Improvement Service can help

you to transform the use of your geospatial information to support service delivery and

provide vital insight." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/56216/Improvement-No-One-Left-Behind-National-Products-Resource-Handbook-February-2026-PDF.pdf t:"No One Left Behind National Products Handbook" c:"The No One National Products Handbook is aimed at Employability providers across Scotland and brings existing No One Left Behind resources together into one place." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0030/56595/SPIRU-self-assessment-step-change.docx t:"Review of Child Poverty Facilitated Self-assessment and Step Change Development Process" c:"Review of benefits to local authorities and their partners from the child poverty self-assessment process in relation to the resources which they and the National Partners expended. In particular, the Review aims to clarify whether the experiences of the two authorities which undertook the self-assessment process suggest that supporting it in other local authority areas is a valuable use of National Partners’ and councils’ respective resources." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/56767/Unlocking-location-through-UPRN.pdf t:"Unlocking location through UPRN" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/56801/IS-Accounts-2023-24.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2023-2024" c:"Directors report and financial statements for 2022-23." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/56861/Child_Rights_-and_Wellbeing_Assessment-Final_24.09.24-ELC.Copy.pdf t:"East Lothian Council Children’s Rights and Well-being Impact Assessment " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/56863/East_Lothian_Integrated_Impact_Assessment_Guidance_Reviewed_Oct_2024.pdf t:"Supporting Good Decisions Promoting Equality and Human Rights;  Reducing Poverty; and  Protecting the Environment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/56864/ELC-Integrated-Impact-Assessment-Form_addition-childrens-rights_10.2024.pdf t:"Supporting Good Decisions Promoting Equality and Human Rights;  Reducing Poverty; and  Protecting the Environment   Integrated Impact Assessment Form" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/56865/Council-Leaders-Newsletter-January-2025.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - January 2025" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in December 2024 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/56866/Fraserburgh-Harbour-Place-and-Wellbeing-Assessment-Report-Final.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Harbour - Place and Wellbeing Assessment Report" c:"Report of a Place and Wellbeing Assessment held in November 2024 to look at the Fraserburgh Harbour Masterplan. The Place and Wellbeing Assessment aims to build on the strengths of the work already done on this Masterplan and produce recommendations that will support future developments and iterations as well as the actual delivery of the Masterplan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/56867/Fraserburgh-Assets-and-Opportunities.pdf t:"Fraserburgh Assets and Opportunities Report" c:"This report identifies assets and opportunities in Fraserburgh under the themes of the Place & Wellbeing Outcomes to highlight some strengths of the town." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/56924/IMS-Survey-Report-2024.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services Survey Report 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/56959/EM-Briefing-National-Planning-Framework.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: National Planning Improvement Framework" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/56996/Childrens-Rights-and-Homelessness-in-Scotland.pdf t:"Children's Rights and Homelessness in Scotland" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/57385/Aberdeenshire-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/57386/Aberdeenshire_National_Planning_Improvement_Framework_2024.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Performance Assessment 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57387/East-Ayrshire-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"East Ayrshire Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/57388/East-Ayrshire-Performance-Assessment-2024.pdf t:"East Ayrshire Performance Assessment 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/57389/East-Lothian-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"East Lothian Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/57390/East-Lothian-Performance-Assessment-2024-25.pdf t:"East Lothian Performance Assessment 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/57391/Edinburgh-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Edinburgh Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/57392/Edinburgh-Performance-Assessment-2023-24.pdf t:"Edinburgh Performance Assessment 2023-24" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/57393/Fife-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Fife Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/57394/Glasgow-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Glasgow Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/57395/Glasgow-Performance-Assessment-2024.pdf t:"Glasgow Performance Assessment 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57396/North-Lanarkshire-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"North Lanarkshire Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/57397/North-Lanarkshire-Performance-Assessment-2024.pdf t:"North Lanarkshire Performance Assessment 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/57398/Renfrewshire-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Renfrewshire Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/57399/Renfrewshire-Performance-Assessment-2023-24.pdf t:"Renfrewshire Performance Assessment 2023-24" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/57400/Scottish-Borders-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024-25.pdf t:"Scottish Borders Improvement Action Plan 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/57401/Scottish-Borders-Performance-Assessment-2024.pdf t:"Scottish Borders Performance Assessment 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/57402/Stirling-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Stirling Improvement Action Plan 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/57403/Stirling-Performance-Assessment-2024-25.pdf t:"Stirling Performance Assessment 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/57404/Fife-Performance-Assessment-2024-25.pdf t:"Fife Performance Assessment 2024-25" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57468/P-and-K-Board-Development-Case-Study.pdf t:"Case Study: Perth and Kinross CPP Board Development" c:"In 2024, the Perth and Kinross Community Planning Partnership (CPP) underwent a period of change, looking to enhance leadership, streamline governance, and refocus on key priorities. By leveraging existing structures and fostering collaboration, the CPP adopted a more pragmatic approach to supporting ongoing work rather than commissioning new initiatives. This shift has led to stronger partnerships, clearer strategic direction, and a renewed focus on tackling socio-economic inequality in the region." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/57541/Equally-Safe-QS-and-PF-Key-Learning-from-2023-24-Data-Returns.pdf t:"Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework: Key Learning from the 2023-24 Data Returns" c:"Findings from the Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework, a set of quality standards and performance indicators for local Violence Against Women Partnerships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/57598/national-cpp-self-assessment-overview-report-v4.pdf t:"National Community Planning Self-Assessment Overview Report" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/57698/Insights-Report-Planning-for-Hydrogen.pdf t:"Insights Report: Planning for Hydrogen" c:"This report from the National Planning Improvement team examines the five key challenges involved in planning for hydrogen: understanding; regulation; process; impacts; and spatial." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/57717/Scottish-LG-Assurance-and-Improvement-Framework.pdf t:"Scottish Local Government Assurance and Improvement Framework" c:"The Scottish Local Government Assurance and Information Framework (SLGAIF) sets out the expansive landscape of governance, reporting, performance improvement, audit and scrutiny that relates to local government." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/57718/Enhancing-Outdoor-Provision-in-ELC-Settings.pdf t:"Case study: enhancing outdoor provision in ELC settings" c:"This case study explores the practical steps and approaches implemented by Little Bugs Nurseries to develop, integrate and deliver high-quality outdoor ELC provision." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57747/Extension-to-MacDuff-Aquarium.pdf t:"Case study: Extension to MacDuff Aquarium" c:"The Macduff Aquarium expansion is a transformative project enhancing one of Aberdeenshire’s key tourism attractions. Funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, the development includes a new café, modernised exhibits, and improved visitor facilities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/57748/Producing-and-Delivering-the-Hagshaw-Energy-Cluster-Development-Framework.pdf t:"Case study: Producing and Delivering the Hagshaw Energy Cluster Development Framework" c:"The Hagshaw wind cluster pilot was established in response to the Scottish Government’s call for greater collaboration in onshore wind planning. Bringing together planning authorities, renewables operators, and local communities, the project explores how strategic, joined-up planning can support sustainable energy development while delivering benefits for former mining communities in South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/57749/Place-Standard-Tool.pdf t:"Case study: Glasgow's Role in the Success of the Place Standard Tool" c:"Glasgow City Council played a key role in developing the Place Standard Tool, building on its experience as a Scottish Test Site for the Equally Well Initiative. By integrating public health, spatial planning, and innovative community engagement, the city helped shape national policy and best practices in place-based decision-making." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/57750/Strengthening-Engagement-in-Local-Development-Planning.pdf t:"Case Study: Strengthening Engagement in Local Development Planning" c:"Stirling is preparing its new Local Development Plan (LDP3) with a strong evidence base informed by stakeholder engagement. Alongside this, communities are shaping Local Place Plans (LPPs) to influence future development, supported by digital tools like Place Profiles and the Engage Stirling platform." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/57779/Skills-in-Planning-Research-Final-February-2021.pdf t:"Skills in Planning Research Paper" c:"This research paper has been prepared on behalf of Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Partners in Planning (PiP) to review the skills challenges and gaps within the planning sector in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/57801/NPI-Think-Piece-Peer-Collaborative-Review.pdf t:"Peer Collaborative Review in Planning Improvement" c:"Reflections on the first cohort of peer collaborative review workshops. With 10 planning authorities having completed the process, this looks at what the peer collaborative review involves, the approach taken, the feedback received from participants, and the impact the process has made." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/57831/Adopting-a-holistic-approach.pdf t:"Case study: adopting a holistic approach to meeting the needs of all children" c:"The earliest years of a child’s life are crucial for development, and access to high quality Early Learning and Childcare (ELC), responsive support and other meaningful interventions during this time lays the foundation for positive outcomes and lifelong success. However, recognising the needs of all children, including complex or additional support needs (ASN), is vital to providing equitable access to nurturing and stimulating environments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/57871/Remuneration,-Appointments-and-Appeals-Committee-Terms-of-Reference.pdf t:"Remuneration, Appointments and Appeals Committee Terms of Reference" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/57872/IS-Chair-and-CE-Roles-and-Responsibilities.pdf t:"IS Chair and CE Roles and Responsibilities" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57873/Board-Member-Role-Profile.pdf t:"Board Member Role Profile" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/57874/IS-Board-Code-of-Conduct.pdf t:"IS Board Code of Conduct" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/57875/IS-Board-Terms-of-Reference.pdf t:"IS Board Terms of Reference" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/57876/IS-Audit-Committee-Terms-of-Reference.pdf t:"IS Audit Committee Terms of Reference" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/57921/SHN-Voids-and-Relets-Survey-Report-2024-v1.1.pdf t:"SHN Voids and Relets Survey Report 2024 V1-1" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/57922/Local-Authority-Voids-Data-January-2025-v1.1.pdf t:"Local Authority Voids Data-Jan 2025 v1-1" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/57944/CPA-Improving-Outcomes-and-Partnership-Working-Case-Study-FINAL.pdf t:"CPA Improving Outcomes and Partnership Working Case Study" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/57945/CPA-Achieving-Better-Outcomes,-My-Way-to-Employemnt-Case-Study-FINAL.pdf t:"CPA Achieving Better Outcomes: My Way to Employment Case Study" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/58037/PCI-Guidance-2023.pdf t:"Peer Collaborative Improvement Guidance 2023" c:"Guide to the Improvement Service approach to peer collaborative improvement, designed to support performance improvement in areas of local authority activity and services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/58038/Falkirk-CMT-Report-Scottish-Welfare-Fund-October-2024-v5.pdf t:"Falkirk CMT Report - Scottish Welfare Fund Peer Collaborative Review" c:"This report outlines the process, key findings, and recommendations from the Peer Collaborative Improvement Review of Falkirk Council’s Scottish Welfare Fund." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/58141/Flow-diagram-description.docx t:"PCI Approach Diagram" c:"Description of the peer collaborative review process diagram." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/58160/Understanding-and-using-the-LGBF.pdf t:"Elected Member Guidance: Understanding and Using the Local Government Benchmarking Framework" c:"The LGBF is a high-level benchmarking tool designed to support senior management

teams and elected members to ask questions about key council services. This guide provides an introduction to the LGBF for elected members and tips on how to use it for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/58164/MIDL-2024-25_lgw_salary_pay_scales.xlsx t:"Midlothian Local Government Workers Payrates 2024/25" c:"This spreadsheet was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot for the Scottish Welfare Fund. It provides the pay scales for council workers at Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/58165/MIDL-Q4-23-24-Corporate-Solutions-Performance-report.pdf t:"Midlothian Corporate Solution Performance Report 2023/4: Presentation" c:"This presentation was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The report provides an update of several council services including the Scottish Welfare Fund at Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/58166/MIDL-Job-summary-Scottish-Welfare-Fund-Processor.doc t:"Midlothian Council Scottish Welfare Fund Assessor Job Summary" c:"This document was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot for the Scottish Welfare Fund. This document provides a job summary of the Scottish Welfare Fund Assessor position at Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/58167/MIDL-Job-Decsription-Generic-Revenues-Officer.doc t:"Midlothian Council Revenues Officer Job Description" c:"This document was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot for the Scottish Welfare Fund. This document provides a job description of the Revenues Officer position at Midlothian Council as part of the Scottish Welfare Fund." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/58168/MIDL-Corporate-Solutions-23-24-Annual-summary.pdf t:"Midlothian Corporate Solutions Performance Report 2023/24" c:"This document was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The report provides an update from Midlothian Council on several areas including the Scottish Welfare Fund." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/58169/INV-SWF-stats-24-25.xls t:"Inverclyde Scottish Welfare Fund Weekly Statistics 2024/25 tracker template" c:"This spreadsheet was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The spreadsheet provides a template for tracking applications on a weekly basis. This was shared by Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0021/58170/INV-SWF-Payments-made-24-25.xls t:"Inverclyde Scottish Welfare Fund Payments Made Tracker Template" c:"This spreadsheet was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The spreadsheet provides a template for tracking the payments that have been made from Inverclyde Council from the Scottish Welfare Fund." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0022/58171/INV-SWF-monthly-budgets-24-25.xls t:"Inverclyde Scottish Welfare Fund Monthly Budget Template 2024/25" c:"This spreadsheet was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The spreadsheet provides a template for tracking figures and monitoring of the Scottish Welfare Fund for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/58172/INV-SWF-Support-Desk-Aid.docx t:"Inverclyde Scottish Welfare Fund Support Script Desk Aid" c:"This document was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. This document outlines some guidance and a script around call handling for the Scottish Welfare Fund and was provided by Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0024/58173/INV-Discretionary-Pmts-Assessor-JD-Jan-21.doc t:"Inverclyde Discretionary Payments Assessor" c:"This document was shared with Falkirk Council as part of the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. This document is a job description for the Discretionary Payments Assessor position at Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/58174/INV-04-Finance-Update-Nov-2023.pdf t:"Inverclyde Finance Update Nov 2023" c:"This report was shared with Falkirk Council during the Peer Collaborative Improvement for the Scottish Welfare Fund. The report provides updates to Committee on several matters progressing within Inverclyde's Finance Service, including specifics on the Scottish Welfare Fund." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/58189/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2025.pdf t:"National Benchmarking Overview Report 2023-24" c:"The 13th annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework. The report examines council spending and performance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/58358/NPI-Customer-and-Stakeholder-Survey-Report.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Customer and Stakeholder Survey Results" c:"The National Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is an annual survey undertaken by the National Planning Improvement Team. This reports the findings from the first survey conducted in 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0030/58368/GCPP-LOIP-PMF-IS-Approach-Case-Study-FINAL.docx t:"Glasgow Community Planning Partnership Performance Management Framework: IS Approach to Development" c:"This case study looks at how the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (GCPP), in collaboration with the Improvement Service (IS), developed a performance management framework to track progress towards the goals outlined in their Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/58374/Case-Study-Glasgow-CPP-Performance-Management-Framework.pdf t:"Glasgow Community Planning Partnership Performance Management Framework: IS Approach to Development" c:"This case study looks at how the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (GCPP), in collaboration with the Improvement Service (IS), developed a performance management framework to track progress towards the goals outlined in their Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/58407/IS-Business-Plan-2025-26.pdf t:"IS Business Plan 2025-26" c:"The Business Plan for 2025-26 sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year, based on the commitments in our Strategic Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/58422/Appendix4_Governance.docx t:"LG Data Returns Governance Group - Terms of Reference" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/58452/EM-Briefing-Navigating-Demographic-Change.pdf t:"Navigating demographic change: what elected members need to know" c:"This briefing note highlights some of the key points from the report, Navigating Demographic Change, which reflects on how councils are tackling the challenges associated with demographic change. It discusses the key issues for elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/58453/66c20b8f7786556b3e6166fa3d53ef386c8ec57d.pdf t:"Scotland's Local Government Workforce in 2024: What Elected Members Need to Know" c:"This briefing note highlights the key points from Scotland’s Local Government Workforce Report 2024, which details findings from a workforce survey and a review of local government workforce profiles." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/58475/Taking-a-Trauma-informed-Lens-to-a-Place-based-Approach.pdf t:"Taking a trauma-informed lens to a place-based approach" c:"Taking a trauma-informed lens to a place-based approach can ensure that the environment around those of us who have experienced trauma responds to our needs and provides us with the support we need for recovery. Explore more about how the two approaches can inform and support each other in this briefing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/58486/Case-Study-Trauma-informed-Approach-to-Housing.pdf t:"A trauma-informed approach to housing" c:"Case study looking at how Sanctuary Housing embedded a trauma-informed and responsive approach to supporting tenants, communities and the workforce by building and maintaining trusting and meaningful relationships." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/58525/Children-and-Young-People-Engagement.pdf t:"Case Study: Children and Young People Engagement" c:"In response to the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, East Lothian Planning Authority has taken significant steps to promote and facilitate the participation of children and young people in shaping the Local Development Plan. Through school-based workshops, youth parliament discussions, online consultations, and community events, young people across East Lothian have had the opportunity to share their views on the future of their local areas." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/58526/Local-Development-Plan-Early-Engagement.pdf t:"Case Study: Local Development Plan Early Engagement" c:"A range of engagement activities have gathered community input to inform the local development plan and local place plans. Surveys, workshops, and information sessions have provided valuable insights from residents, young people, and community organisations, ensuring plans reflect local needs and aspirations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/58533/Conservation-and-Adaption.pdf t:"Case Study: Conservation and Adaptation" c:"An online consultation, approved by the Planning Committee in November 2022, gathered views on the challenges residents of listed buildings and conservation areas face in adapting their homes to the climate emergency and cost-of-living crisis." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/58539/Planning-Application-Timeline-Tool.pdf t:"Case Study: Planning Application Timeline Tool" c:"Fife Council developed a Planning Application Timeline Tool to improve communication and transparency for customers. Built using Power BI, the tool allows applicants to track where their application sits in the process and what steps remain, therefore reducing the need for direct enquiries and improving the overall customer experience." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/58542/Recruiting,-Developing-and-Training-Staff.pdf t:"Case Study: Recruiting, Developing and Training Staff" c:"North Lanarkshire is taking long term action to build a resilient planning workforce. In response to national workforce challenges, the council is supporting staff through training, career progression and knowledge sharing, ensuring future capacity and continuity within the planning service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/58558/16-Days-Spotlight-Webinars-2024.pdf t:"16 Days Spotlight Webinars" c:"Summary of a series of webinars that took place during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 2024, focusing on key topics identified by the National Violence Against Women Network as crucial to supporting the delivery of the Equally Safe Strategy." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/59241/Council-Leaders-newsletter-April-2025.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - April 2025" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in March 2025 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/59392/LG-Data-Reporting-Landscape.pdf t:"LG Data Reporting Landscape - Diagram Description" c:"Full description of the infographic showing the local government data reporting landscape." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/59531/Scottish-Borders-Unincorporated-Board-Case-Study.pdf t:"Case Study: Change of Strategic Board to Become an Unincorporated Association" c:"Case study looking at the Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership's review of its governance arrangements which led to the CPP Strategic Board transitioning from being a committee of Scottish Borders Council to an independent unincorporated association." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/59768/South-Lanarkshire-Professional-Learning-in-ELC.pdf t:"Case Study: Professional Learning in ELC" c:"South Lanarkshire Council has developed a dynamic and inclusive professional learning programme that supports early learning and childcare (ELC) practitioners across both local authority settings and partner providers, as well as childminders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/59771/Ensuring-Fair-Pay.pdf t:"Case Study: Ensuring Fair Pay" c:"This case study outlines how three different local authorities have developed tailored strategies to monitor Real Living Wage and ensure fair pay in the ELC sector." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/59809/LG-Data-Platform-Phase-1-Final-Report-March-2023.pdf t:"Local Government Data Platform Phase 1 Report" c:"This draft report presents key findings from Phase 1 of the Local Government Data Platform project. This discovery phase aims to better understand the complexity in the current reporting landscape in order to improve governance in the lifecycle of Local Government data returns and to identify opportunities for streamlining reporting requirements and processes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/59872/East-Dunbartonshire-Approach-to-ELC-Professional-Development.pdf t:"Case Study: East Dunbartonshire Council's Approach to ELC Professional Development" c:"The COVID-19 pandemic forced East Dunbartonshire Council to urgently rethink its approach to professional learning. It swiftly launched a fully online programme via Microsoft Teams. What began as a temporary response to the pandemic has matured into a resilient and evidence-informed professional development programme. The Professional Learning Calendar has significantly improved engagement across the workforce, enhanced alignment between training and setting-level priorities, and fostered a strong culture of collaborative learning." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/59942/Loch-Lomond-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Loch Lomond and the Trossachs NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/59943/Moray-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Moray NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/59944/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Dumfries and Galloway NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/59945/Comhairle-nan-Eilean-Siar-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Comhairle nan Eilean Siar NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/59946/Cairngorms-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Cairngorms NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/59947/Aberdeen-City-National-Planning-Improvement-Framework-Assessment-2025.pdf t:"Aberdeen City NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/59948/Orkney-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Orkney Islands NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0036/59949/Inverclyde-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Inverclyde NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/59950/Highland-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Highland NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/59951/East-Dunbartonshire-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"East Dunbartonshire NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/59952/Loch-Lomond-and-The-Trossachs-IAP.pdf t:"Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/59953/Moray-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Moray Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/59954/NPIF-Improvement-Plan-DGC-2024.pdf t:"Dumfries and Galloway Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/59955/Comhairle-nan-Eilean-Siar-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/59956/CNPA-Improvement-Plan-FINAL-1.pdf t:"Cairngorms Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/59957/Aberdeen-City-Council-IAP.pdf t:"Aberdeen City Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0036/59958/Orkney-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Orkney Islands Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0037/59959/Inverclyde-IAP.pdf t:"Inverclyde Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/59960/Highland-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Highland Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/59961/East-Dunbartonshire-IAP.pdf t:"East Dunbartonshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/59963/Insights-Report-Engagement-in-Planning-for-Hydrogen-Developers.pdf t:"A Guide to Early Engagement in Planning for Hydrogen Developers" c:"Hydrogen has been identified by government and industry as having great potential to support Scotland’s ambitions on net zero. This paper has been written to inform hydrogen developers on why early engagement is important, what good early engagement looks like, when early engagement should take place, and how early engagement will be made to work effectively." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0038/59969/ERC-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-Peer-Review.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire NPIF Performance Assessment 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/59970/East-Renfrewshire-IAP.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/59971/SLC-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-May-2025.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/59972/South-Lanarkshire-Council-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan-May-2025-1.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/59973/Public-Protection-Event-Learning-Report-2024.pdf t:"Imagine a Scotland where we are Equally Safe: a focus on public protection and violence against women and girls - learning report" c:"Learning report from a national event on public protection and violence against women and girls (VAWG)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/60067/Case-Study-Using-the-Trauma-Informed-Practice-Walk-Through-Lens-Tool-in-Moray.pdf t:"Using the Trauma-Informed Practice Walk Through Lens Tool in Moray" c:"Moray Health & Social Care Partnership has undertaken a series of activities to raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed and responsive practice, including using the trauma-informed practice Walk Through Lens tool to identify areas of success and improvement within a specific service. The use of the Walk Through Lens tool has empowered service areas and teams to consider how practitioners and those with lived experience of trauma may experience their service, and provides a clear structure to begin improvement planning and priority setting." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/60132/ELC-Insights-Dashboard-Narrative-Report.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Insights Dashboard: Narrative Report" c:"This narrative report accompanies the first iteration of the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Insights Dashboard, a new resource designed to support improvement, planning and self-evaluation across Scotland’s funded ELC sector. This is not a technical guide but is intended to support understanding, build confidence in the tool’s use and highlight its potential to inform meaningful improvement activity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/60159/ELCID-new-user-guide-draft-v2.docx t:"ELC Insights Dashboard - New User Guide" c:"A quick guide to setting up a new user of the Early Learning and Childcare Insights Dashboard." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/60169/Place-Based-Investment-Programme-Interim-Report-2023-24.pdf t:"Place Based Investment Programme - Direct Grants to Local Authorities: Evaluation of Projects Funded 2023-24 " c:"Evaluation of the third year of the Place Based Investment Programme - Direct Grants to Local Authorities. The report contains evidence that the Programme continues to offer additionality by playing a critical role both in acting as a catalyst to attract additional funding, and also in enhancing existing projects for which funding has already been secured." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/60320/UNCRC-Implementation-print-friendly.pdf t:"UNCRC Implementation Framework print-friendly version" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/60321/UNCRC-Implementation-Framework-v3.pdf t:"UNCRC Implementation Framework" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/60412/Local-Employability-Partnership-Maturity-Self-assessment-2025.pdf t:"Local Employability Partnership Maturity Self-assessment 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/60598/Advice-Insights-Annual-report-23-24.pdf t:"Advice Insights Framework report 2023-24 " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/60616/New-local-authority-trainee-program.pdf t:"Case study: New Local Authority Trainee Program Strengthens Early Years Workforce" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/60626/PSIF-Culture-Checklist-2025.pdf t:"PSIF Culture Checklist" c:"The Cultural Checklist is designed to support local authorities to evaluate their

organisational culture. The checklist was developed in partnership with Renfrewshire

Council and is now an integral part of their continuous improvement framework, the

Cultural Assurance Model" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/60723/Case-Study-Creating-a-trauma-informed-employability-service-in-east-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Case study: Creating a Trauma-Informed Employability Service in East Renfrewshire" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/60768/Exploring-community-wealth-building-and-public-services.pdf t:"Exploring Community Wealth Building and Public Services" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/60874/Case-Study-Cedar.pdf t:"Case study: Cedar (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery)" c:"The Cedar (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) programme is Scotland’s leading evidence-based recovery programme available for children and young people aged 0-18. Cedar supports children in group work settings to help them to better understand and recover from the trauma they have experienced from domestic abuse." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/60914/Community-Wealth-Building-Bill-briefing-v2.pdf t:"Community Wealth Building Bill Elected Member briefing note" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/60974/Leaders-Newsletter-June-2025.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - June 2025" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in June 2025 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/61107/NPIF-Year-2-Guidance.pdf t:"NPIF - Guidance for Year 2" c:"This guidance sets out the process for year two (2025/26) of the National Planning Improvement Framework (NPIF)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/61159/West-Lothian-NPIF-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"West Lothian NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/61160/West-Lothian-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"West Lothian NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/61161/West-Dunbartonshire-NPIF-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/61162/West-Dunbartonshire-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/61163/East-Renfrewshire-NPIF-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/61164/East-Renfrewshire-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/61165/Falkirk-Council-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-2025.pdf t:"Falkirk Council NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/61166/Falkirk-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Falkirk NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/61167/Shetland-Islands-NPIF-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Shetland Islands NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/61168/Shetland-Islands-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan-2025.pdf t:"Shetland Islands NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/61169/Dundee-City-Council-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-2024-Final.pdf t:"Dundee City Council NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/61170/Dundee-City-Council-NPIF-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024-Final.pdf t:"Dundee City Council NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/61171/Argyll-and-Bute-NPIF-2024-Self-Assessment.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/61172/Argyll-and-Bute-Council-IAP-Final.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/61394/Briefing-Child-Poverty-and-Climate-Change.pdf t:"Briefing: Child Poverty and Climate Change" c:"This briefing explores the intersection of poverty and climate change, highlights key opportunities

for action, and provides practical steps for local authorities to drive meaningful change

in their communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/61395/EM-Briefing-Child-Poverty-and-Climate-Change.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Child Poverty and Climate Change" c:"This briefing explores the intersection of child poverty and climate change and provides practical steps for elected members to drive meaningful change in their communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/61401/20-Minute-Neighbourhoods-and-Local-Living.pdf t:"Case Study: 20-Minute Neighbourhoods and Local Living" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/61406/City-Centre-Eastern-Quarter.pdf t:"Case Study: City Centre Eastern Quarter" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/61410/Developing-Joint-Pre-Application-for-Fish-Farming.pdf t:"Developing Joint Pre-Application for Fish Farming" c:"Since August 2022, Shetland Islands Council has played a leading role in the Scottish Government’s Aquaculture Consenting Task Group, helping shape a more efficient and collaborative process. Building on their input to the 2022 Independent Review, the Council has worked closely with key partners to develop a joint approach to aquaculture consenting." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/61414/Engaging-Island-Communities-in-Marine-Planning.pdf t:"Case Study: Engaging Island Communities in Marine Planning" c:"This case study outlines how marine planning supports the sustainable management of marine areas by balancing environmental, economic and social objectives. It highlights the shift toward integrated planning and the critical role of stakeholder participation in managing competing uses and supporting community aspirations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/61417/Flow-Country-World-Heritage-Site.pdf t:"Flow Country World Heritage Site" c:"In July 2024, UNESCO inscribed The Flow Country as a World Heritage Site, recognising its globally significant blanket bog peatlands. This designation places it alongside the world’s most important natural sites and brings the highest level of international recognition and protection. It also introduces new responsibilities for how the area is managed, planned and developed." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/61421/SPFW-workstream-report-data-profiles.pdf t:"Workstream Summary Report: Data Profiles" c:"This report outlines the development, impact, and learning from data profiles created for Project Towns under the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme. It evaluates the processes, challenges, and outcomes associated with integrating data into place-based decision-making and offers recommendations for future implementations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/61422/SPFW-workstream-report-project-town-structures-and-support-mechanisms.pdf t:"Workstream Summary Report: Project Town Structures and Support Mechanisms" c:"Summary of the workstream in the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme that set out to capture the similarities, differences, advantages and challenges to the different employment and governance structures in the project towns." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/61423/SPFW-workstream-report-recommendation-embedment,-capturing-and-sharing-of-learning.pdf t:"Workstream Summary Report: Recommendation Embedment, Capturing and Sharing of Learning" c:"This report summarises the approaches taken to embedding the recommendations of Place and Wellbeing Assessment reports throughout the lifetime of the Shaping Places for Wellbeing Programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/61425/SPFW-workstream-report-third-sector-involvement.pdf t:"Workstream Summary Report: Third Sector Involvement at Project Town Level" c:"Summary of the Shaping Places for Wellbeing workstream which explored the variation in third sector involvement across Project Towns." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/61539/Peer-Collab-Review-Evaluation.pdf t:"Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot Programme: Evaluation of Phase 1" c:"Summary of survey results from the evaluation of phase 1 of the Peer Collaborative Improvement pilot programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/61654/CS-Peer-Collaborative-Improvement-Falkirk.pdf t:"Peer Collaborative Improvement at Falkirk Council" c:"When a review of the LGBF data for 2023/24 showed Falkirk Council’s Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) was underperforming in key areas, the council took part in a peer collaborative review to identify and implement improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/61655/Guidance-for-Dashboard-new-developments.docx t:"LGBF dashboard - guidance for new developments" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/61668/Community-Insight-Resource-Pack-v2.pdf t:"Community Insight Resource Pack" c:"This resource rack complements A Data-Informed Approach: A How-to Guide to Capturing and Analysing Local Qualitative Data and Community Insight. It shares a range of tools and considerations for effectively embedding community insight." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/61687/Climate-Action,-Just-Transition,-and-Community-Wealth-Building-Briefing.pdf t:"Briefing: Climate Action, Just Transition and Community Wealth Building" c:"Climate action, just transition, and community wealth building are interconnected policy approaches shaping Scotland’s equitable path to net zero. This briefing provides guidance for

officers on how these policy approaches can be aligned and what this can look like in practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/61688/EM-Briefing-Climate-Action,-Just-Transition,-and-Community-Wealth-Building-Briefing.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Climate Action, Just Transition and Community Wealth Building" c:"Climate Action, Just Transition, and Community Wealth Building are interconnected policy approaches shaping Scotland’s equitable path to net zero. This briefing provides guidance for

elected members on effectively aligning these frameworks, while strengthening local  commitment to climate and economic justice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/62038/ELC-Parent-Survey-Support-Options.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Parent Survey Support Options" c:"Information on support offered by IS for designing, distributing, and managing your ELC parent survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/62166/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_1.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 1" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/62167/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_2.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 2" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/62168/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_3_Slides.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 3" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/62169/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_4.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 4" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/62170/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_5.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 5" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/62171/Improvement_Service_-_Creativity_and_Innovation_6.pdf t:"Creativity workshop 6" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0020/62372/_1_Full-Event-Summary_JT-in-Local-Government_080925.docx t:"Just Transition event" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/62431/Navigating-Population-Changes.pdf t:"Navigating Population Changes" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/62433/Full-Event-Summary-Just-Transition-in-Local-Government.pdf t:"Just Transition event summary" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/62616/Embedding-domestic-abuse-informed-practice-through-the-Safe-Together-model-in-Equally-Safe-Falkirk.pdf t:"Embedding domestic abuse-informed practice through the Safe & Together model in Equally Safe Falkirk" c:"The Improvement Service has been supporting Barnardo’s Equally Safe Service, in partnership with Aberlour and Falkirk Council, to consider the impact that domestic abuse-informed systems and practice, through the roll out of the Safe & Together Model, is having for families experiencing domestic abuse across Falkirk." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/62617/Equally-Safe-Falkirks-approach-to-embedding-Safe-Together-in-practice.pdf t:"Equally Safe Falkirk’s approach to embedding Safe & Together in practice: survivor case study" c:"This case study highlights the impact of adopting the Safe & Together Model in practice when working with families who have, or are continuing to, experience domestic abuse." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0029/62678/Appendix-1-template-practitioner-information-and-consent-form.docx t:"Implementing Safe & Together in Scotland: Template Practitioner Information and Consent Form" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0030/62679/Appendix-2-template-survivor-information-and-consent-form.docx t:"Implementing Safe & Together in Scotland: Template Survivor Information and Consent Form" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/62684/Implementing-Safe-and-Together-in-Scotland-Monitoring-and-evaluating-impact-report-Final.pdf t:"Implementing Safe & Together – Monitoring and evaluating impact of work to embed domestic abuse informed systems, services and workforces: Local practitioner and survivor engagement toolkit" c:"This practitioner and survivor engagement toolkit supports local areas to evidence the progress and impact of the work happening to embed domestic abuse-informed systems, services and workforces. The toolkit has been developed to capture the experiences of practitioners embedding Safe & Together in their day-to-day practice, and the experiences of families engaging with those services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/62816/Case-Study-Fife-Womens-Justice-Team.pdf t:"Embedding trauma-informed practice in the Fife Women’s Justice Team" c:"Trauma experiences disproportionately affect people in the criminal justice system. Recognising this, the Women's Justice Team sought to better understand and improve its work to embed a trauma-informed approach to ensure service provision for women accessing the service was responsive, supportive, and effective." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/62848/Angus-Performance-Assessment-Report.pdf t:"Angus NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/62849/Angus-IAP-Final.pdf t:"Angus Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/62850/South-Ayrshire-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-July-2025.pdf t:"South Ayrshire NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/62851/South-Ayrshire-NPI-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"South Ayrshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/62852/Midlothian-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-2023-24.pdf t:"Midlothian NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/62853/Midlothian-Improvement-Action-Plan-2024.pdf t:"Midlothian Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/62857/Consenting-Hydrogen-Projectsv2.pdf t:"Consenting Hydrogen Projects in Scotland" c:"This flowchart provides a routemap for

consenting hydrogen projects in Scotland

and should be read in conjunction with

planning policy, legislation and guidance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/62858/Hydrogen-Planning-Process-Map.pdf t:"Hydrogen Planning Process Map" c:"This report sets out the process of dealing with planning applications on hydrogen, the tmelines, associated parties and information required for planning applications and

associated licences and permits.It should be read alongside the process map." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/62947/EM-Briefing-Learning-from-Local-Child-Poverty-Action-Reports.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Tackling Child Poverty - Learning from Local Child Poverty Action Reports" c:"1 in 4 children in Scotland live in poverty. This briefing will help elected members understand child poverty nationally and locally, including which areas and households are at highest risk and consider how their council and its community planning partners could take more

preventative approach to child poverty while still meeting the needs of those currently experiencing hardship." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/62950/Case-Study-South-of-Scotland-Retrofit.pdf t:"Case Study: Place-Based Retrofit Model for the South of Scotland" c:"This case study outlines the development of a collaborative retrofit initiative in the South of Scotland. The initiative unites six Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), local authorities, academic institutions, and third-sector partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/62951/Case-Study-North-Lanarkshire-Social-Enterprise-Framework.pdf t:"Case Study: North Lanarkshire Council - Growing the Social Enterprise Sector" c:"This case study outlines North Lanarkshire Council's work to support the development and growth of social enterprises across the council area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/62952/Case-Study-Falkirk-Community-Benefits.pdf t:"Case Study: Community Benefits Using Participatory Budgeting Principles" c:"This case study outlines the approach taken by Falkirk Council to distribute community benefits using participatory budgeting principles." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/62955/Collaborative-Working-in-Scottish-Local-Government-Summary-Report.pdf t:"Collaborative Working in Scottish Local Government: Summary Report" c:"Scottish local authorities undertake a substantial amount of joint and collaborative working with a range of partners. Following on from a report published in 2019, this report summarises findings of the most recent survey covering the scale, benefits, and challenges associated with these collaborative projects." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/63042/CS-Libraries-Midlothian.pdf t:"Libraries in the Heart of the Community" c:"Midlothian’s library service has adopted an adaptive, needs-led approach in response to community demand and financial pressures. The service has received national recognition, including the SLIC Library Service Excellence Award and the Bookseller Library of the

Year (Scotland)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/63047/CS-Libraries-Glasgow.pdf t:"Vision for Glasgow Libraries: Hubs at the Heart of Glasgow’s Communities" c:"Glasgow Life is a charitable trust responsible for 32 public libraries, the Mitchell Library, and 30 school libraries. The library strategy, refreshed in 2023, aligns with Scotland’s national strategy and Glasgow City Council’s strategic plan, which prioritises poverty reduction, climate action, and inclusive service delivery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/63048/LGBF_LibrariesBeyondBooks_EventBriefing.pdf t:"Beyond Books—The Evolving Role of Libraries in Local Communities  - Event Briefing" c:"Libraries are more than buildings filled with books — they’re vital community hubs offering

everything from health information to digital access and social support. This event brings

together library professionals from across Scotland’s councils and trusts to explore how servicesare evolving to meet local needs, both now and in the future." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/63055/Childrens-Rights-Budgeting-Action-Inquiry-report-2025-Final.pdf t:"Protecting Children’s Rights Through Financial Decision-Making: A Local Authority Perspective" c:"This report provides a summary of the findings and learning from and action inquiry that explored the concept and application of ‘children’s rights budgeting’ in Scottish local government. The report provides a set of further steps and actions for consideration." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/63066/EM-Briefing-Human-Rights-Capability-Building-Project.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Human Rights Capability Building Project" c:"This briefing note provides an update and information on a new Improvement Service project focused on building the capability of local authorities on human rights. The project will currently run from July 2025 to March 2026 and comes within the context of the Scottish Government’s proposed Human Rights Bill which intends to establish new human rights duties for public bodies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/63340/Place-and-Wellbeing-Integrating-Transport-and-Public-Health.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing: Integrating Transport and Public Health in Scotland" c:"This briefing examines how transport systems relate to public health and the wider determinants of health and wellbeing. It outlines opportunities for transport planners, public health practitioners, and policy professionals to work together using a whole systems approach to improve health and transport outcomes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/63505/Council-Leaders-newsletter-Oct-2025.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - October 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/63726/Tackling-Cause-Not-Symptoms-July-2025.pdf t:"Tackling Cause, Not Symptoms" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/63747/Kickstart-Paper-on-Childcare-in-Remote-Rural-and-Island-Settings-v2-Final.pdf t:"Kickstart-Paper-on-Childcare-in-Remote-Rural-and-Island-Settings-v2-Final.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/63893/Facilitated-Marches,-Parades-and-Protests-October-2025.pdf t:"Facilitated Marches, Parades and Protests Elected Member Briefing Note" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/64370/WAHP-Lessons-Learned-Oct-2025.pdf t:"WAHP - Lessons Learned - Oct 2025 " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/64371/WAHP-Test-and-Learn-in-Rural-and-Island-Communities-Oct-2025.pdf t:"WAHP - Rural and Island Communities - Oct 2025 " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/64372/WAHP-Test-and-Learn-Programme-Health-briefing.pdf t:"WAHP - Impact on health and well-being - Oct 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/64373/WAHP-a-service-user-perspective-Oct-2025.pdf t:"WAHP - Service user perspective - Oct 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/64559/NPIF-Workforce-and-Capacity-Report.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Workforce and Capacity Report Scotland" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/64561/Case-Study-East-Lothian-and-Queen-Margaret-Uni.pdf t:"Case Study: East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University Lead the Way" c:"East Lothian Council has established the East Lothian CWB Charter and subsequent Working Group which comprises signatories of the Charter and supporting partners. Communicating the CWB vision has inspired anchor organisations, who are exploring how

CWB aligns with their own activities and how they can contribute to embedding it in their

settings. Queen Margaret University (QMU) is one such anchor." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/64562/Case-Study-Edinburgh-Granton-Waterfront-Regeneration.pdf t:"Case Study: The City of Edinburgh Council - Developing a CWB Framework for Granton Waterfront Regeneration" c:"The Granton Waterfront regeneration is a major long-term project led by the City of Edinburgh Council to transform a former industrial area on the shores of the Firth of Forth into a vibrant, sustainable coastal community. The Community Wealth Building Framework was developed to support the long-term vision of delivering sustainable and inclusive economic growth that benefits both the local community and the wider city." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/64563/Case-Study-Orkney-Islands-Joint-Procurement.pdf t:"Case Study: Orkney Islands Council – Joint Procurement of Local Food Between the Council and NHS" c:"Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney have a long-standing collaboration on food  procurement, driven by a strong local food production and distribution sector. This approach aligns with the principles of Community Wealth Building and climate action, aiming to retain economic value locally and reduce environmental impact through the supply chain." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/64564/Case-Study-Midlothian-Pantry-Network.pdf t:"Case Study: Midlothian - The Pantry Network" c:"In Midlothian, Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT), with support from Midlothian Council, has developed a pioneering pantry network. This initiative aims to share resources and work more strategically to provide good quality food equitably across the county." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/64690/CS-Housing-Edinburgh.pdf t:"Western Villages: Sustainable Homes at Pace and Scale" c:"Western Villages is a flagship housing development led by the City of Edinburgh Council, located on post-industrial land formerly owned by the National Grid. The Council purchased the site in 2018 with the aim of accelerating regeneration in the area, which had remained vacant since 2008. The development forms part of a wider masterplan for 3,500 homes, a new school, and commercial units." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/64691/CS-Housing-Stirling.pdf t:"Healthier Homes in Stirling" c:"Like many local authorities, Stirling faces challenges in its housing system including fuel poverty, the need to improve energy efficiency, and a growing demand for preventative approaches to housing maintenance. In response to these challenges, the council launched the Healthier Homes Project to improve its understanding of its housing assets, identify repair needs earlier, and enhance tenant engagement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/64692/CS-Housing-Glasgow.pdf t:"Citywide Housing Transfer Incentive Scheme" c:"Glasgow City Council is Scotland’s largest local authority by population, serving a diverse urban community with complex housing needs. Over the past decade, the city has faced mounting pressures in its housing system, particularly in relation to large family homes. The Transfer Incentive Scheme was a strategic effort to address systemic housing challenges by facilitating better use of under-occupied homes and improving access to larger properties for homeless families." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/64703/Case-Study-Facilitating-Private-Social-Partnership-to-Support-Sustainability.pdf t:"Case Study: Midlothian Council - Facilitating Private-Social Partnership to Support Sustainability" c:"This case study focuses on a private-social partnership between a local registered charity and a private sector business, supported by Midlothian Council’s Economic Development Service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/64791/LGBF_HousingBestValueInHousingEmergency_EventBriefing.pdf t:"Best Value in the Time of a Housing Emergency" c:"Scotland’s housing emergency is placing unprecedented pressure on communities, local services and budgets. In this session, we explored how councils can continue to deliver

best value while responding to urgent housing needs. The session specifically focused on homelessness, new supply and service modernisation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/65153/Peer-Collaborative-Improvement-Pilot-2-evaluation-report.pdf t:"Peer Collaborative Improvement Pilot Programme: Evaluation of Phase 2" c:"Summary of survey results from the evaluation of phase 2 of the Peer Collaborative Improvement pilot programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/65291/Root-Cause-Analysis.docx t:"Root Cause Analysis " c:"Description of the diagram 'Root Cause Analysis What needs to happen to enable systematic change' from Scotland’s Public Service Reform Strategy — Delivering for Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/6531/asap.pdf t:"Angus Shared Apprenticeship Programme" c:"Angus Council is working in partnership to help support the construction industry in the development of current and future workforce." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/6532/crowdfund-angus.pdf t:"Crowdfund Angus" c:"Angus Council has developed a bespoke platform that allows businesses, individuals and community groups to campaign for funding." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/65551/Perth-and-Kinross-Performance-Assessment.pdf t:"Perth and Kinross NPIF Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/65553/Perth-and-Kinross-IAP-v2.pdf t:"Perth and Kinross NPIF Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/66208/Annual-Report-2025.pdf t:"IS Annual Report 2025" c:"Highlights of the work and impact of the Improvement Service in 2025." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/66373/LGBF_RethinkingRecycling_EventBriefing.pdf t:"Rethinking Recycling - Local Strategies for Smarter Recycling" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/66538/CS-Recycling-PerthKinross.pdf t:"Twin Stream Recycling" c:"Perth and Kinross Council historically operated a commingled recycling system for household and commercial waste. The Council’s decision to transition to a twin stream recycling model in 2023 was driven by persistent challenges with contamination and declining material quality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/66539/CS-Recycling-Aberdeenshire.pdf t:"Reuse within Household Recycling Centres" c:"Aberdeenshire Council promotes reuse at its household recycling centres to divert items from disposal and deliver social and environmental benefits by extending the life of products and reducing resource consumption." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/66540/CS-Recycling-AberdeenCity.pdf t:"Beyond the Bin: Reuse and Repair in Local Authority Waste Services" c:"Aberdeen City Council has been pioneering innovative approaches to waste management, with a strong emphasis on reuse and repair as part of its commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Over the past decade, the Council’s reuse and repair hub has evolved from a modest reuse initiative into a comprehensive reuse and repair hub that integrates environmental, social, and economic benefits." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/6658/ma-case-study-poverty-stigma-dundee.pdf t:"Case study: addressing poverty and stigma in Dundee" c:"People living in poverty in Dundee felt they were stigmatised by service providers, so the Equally Well and Welfare Rights teams at Dundee City Council collaborated on a training package to help services examine and improve their approach to dealing with

people." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/66651/NOLB-Local-Employability-Partnership-Framework-2025.pdf t:"Local Employability Partnership Framework" c:"The original Local Employability Partnership Framework was published in 2020.  This latest version has been developed by a cross-sectoral working group of key partners, and brings the framework up to date with findings from the LEP Maturity Assessment 2024 and the latest guidance on effective partnership working." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/66652/NOLB-Good-Practice-in-Employability-Commissioning-2025.pdf t:"Good Practice Guide for Commissioning Employability Services in Scotland" c:"This guidance provides examples of good practice and supports an emphasis on integration and alignment, a mixed economy of provision and a commitment to strengthened partnership working." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/66653/NOLB-Good-Practice-in-Communicating-Employability-Services.pdf t:"Good Practice Guidance on Communicating Employability Services" c:"This good practice guidance includes suggestions of good, and not so good, practice for the content of online websites and digital information. It also provides introductory paragraphs for use in marketing and communications to support more consistent messaging across partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/66814/WestDunbartonshire_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/66815/SouthLanarkshire_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/66817/Midlothian_ImprovementActionProgressUpate2025.pdf t:"Midlothian Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/66818/Inverclyde_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Inverclyde Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/66819/GlasgowCity_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Glasgow City Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/66820/Fife_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Fife Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/66821/Falkirk_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Falkirk Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/66822/EastDunbartonshire_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"East Dunbartonshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/66823/DundeeCity_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Dundee City Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/66824/DumfriesGalloway_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Dumfries and Galloway Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/66825/Cairngorms_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Cairngorms Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/66826/Aberdeenshire_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/66827/AberdeenCity_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Aberdeen City Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/66935/NPIF-Pilot-Evaluation.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Framework Pilot Evaluation" c:"Evaluation of the National Planning Improvement Framework pilot. The report provides an overview of the process undertaken to develop the new framework and the feedback received from planning authorities and stakeholders." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/66972/CS-Museums-Highland.pdf t:"Co-designing Care: The People’s Mobile Archive" c:"Timespan is a museum, contemporary art gallery, and archive based in Helmsdale in the Scottish Highlands. During the COVID19 pandemic, Timespan rapidly adapted to keep isolated and older residents connected, initiating a home-based model of creative heritage engagement that later evolved into the People’s Mobile Archive." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/66973/CS-Museums-ScottishBorders.pdf t:"Embrace the Strange: Experimentation, Solidarity and Humour in Cultural Events Programming" c:"Alchemy Film & Arts is based in Hawick, Scottish Borders. Infrastructural challenges, such as the loss of its train line, have shaped how the organisation reaches audiences. Rather than relying on a fixed venue, Alchemy embeds cultural activity in everyday spaces like classrooms, high streets, and public parks." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/66974/CS-Museums-Inverclyde.pdf t:"Reanimating the Past: Bringing the Natural Sciences Collection to Life through Digital Innovation" c:"The Watt Institution in Greenock (encompassing the McLean Museum and Art Gallery, the Watt Library, and Inverclyde Archives) has revitalised access to its historic natural sciences collections through a multi‑strand digital innovation programme." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/67132/NPI-Annual-Report-2025.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Annual Report, September 2024-2025" c:"Annual report of the second year of the National Planning Improvement programme. After an initial set up in year one, this year has seen us introduce new initiatives to enable planning authorities to assess their performance, identify the improvements they need to make and to support them to deliver on these." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/67180/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-Briefing-Resources.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing: Resources Theme" c:"This briefing covers the Resources theme within the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes. It draws on evidence to set out how aspects of resources – including services and support, work and economy and housing and community – impact on health and health inequalities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/67181/Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-Briefing-Spaces.pdf t:"Place and Wellbeing: Spaces Theme" c:"This briefing covers the Spaces theme within the Place and Wellbeing outcomes. It draws on evidence to set out the ways in which aspects of spaces – including streets and spaces, natural spaces and play and recreation – impact on health and health inequalities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/67236/EIA-Process-Diagram.pdf t:"EIA Process Diagram" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/67237/Key-EIA-Regulations.pdf t:"Key EIA Regulations" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/67528/IS-approach-to-risk.pdf t:"IS Approach to RIsk Appetite" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/67660/National-LEP-Event-2025-Collated-Feedback.pdf t:"National LEP Partner Event 2025 - Collated Feedback" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/68023/Complaints-Handling-Procedure.pdf t:"Complaints Handling Procedure" c:"Information on how to make a complaint to the Improvement Service and our process for dealing with complaints." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/68170/LGBF_ContributionOfMuseumsToCultureEconomy_EventBriefing.pdf t:"The Contribution of Museums to Scotland’s Culture and Economy - Event Briefing" c:"Museums play a key role in delivering Scotland’s national culture strategy. This includes widening access to heritage, supporting creativity, and contributing to education. This event brought together those within the sector from across Scotland’s councils and trusts to explore how services are evolving to perform these valuable functions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/68177/IS-Accounts-to-31-March-2025.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2024-25" c:"Directors report and financial statements for 2024-25." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0032/68198/PKC-Void-Lettable-Standards.docx t:"Perth and Kinross Council Lettable Standard " c:"Perth and Kinross Council's Lettable Standard checklist. Shared as part of the housing voids peer collaborative improvement project." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/68199/Aberdeenshire-Council-Housing-Voids-Final-Improvement-Plan.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Council Housing Voids Improvement Plan" c:"Aberdeenshire Council's improvement plan to tackle housing voids following peer collaborative improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0016/68200/PKC-Lettable-Standard-Guide-for-Council-Tenants.docx t:"Perth and Kinross Lettable Standard 2025 - Guide for Council Tenants" c:"Perth and Kinross Council's guide for tenants on the standards they should expect from council housing. Shared as part of the housing voids peer collaborative improvement project." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/68262/Challenges-of-childcare-in-remote,-rural-and-island-settings.pdf t:"Understanding the Challenges of Childcare in Remote, Rural and Island Settings" c:"A collaborative exploration of barriers, opportunities and next steps to tackling child poverty and realising children’s rights through childcare provision in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/68264/Localising-Human-Rights-in-Scotland.pdf t:"Localising Human Rights in Scotland: Lessons from the Human Rights City Movement?" c:"This briefing shines a spotlight on the Human Rights Cities movement and draws down its key lessons for all local authorities, and wider public bodies, here in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/68395/Blue-Badge-Discovery-Project-Report.pdf t:"Blue Badge Discovery Project Report" c:"Findings of an 8 week discovery project on how

Blue Badge applications are currently administered by different Scottish local

authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/68478/5c33c091512a0a39029d57a4e48515603718d327.pdf t:"Stakeholder Engagement in North Lanarkshire Council’s Housing Land Supply Review" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/68479/Aberdeenshire_Shaping-Improvements-with-our-Customers_final.pdf t:"Shaping Improvements with Our Customers: Customer Service Excellence Re-Accreditation" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/68480/North-Ayrshire_Customer-Driven-Engagement-in-Planning_final.pdf t:"Customer Driven Engagement in Planning" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/68481/North-Lanarkshire_-Embedding-a-Data-Informed-Approach-to-Customer-Service_final.pdf t:"Embedding a Data-Informed Approach to Customer Service" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/68495/IS_NPH_EIAWeb2_final16-Dec2581370536.1-1.pdf t:"EIA - Introduction to Key Legal Issues for Planning Officers​" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/69529/Case-Study-Edinburgh-Trauma-Ambassadors-Network.pdf t:"Edinburgh’s Trauma Ambassadors Network: the journey and learning so far" c:"Edinburgh’s Trauma Ambassadors Network was set up over two years ago, forming a community of practice for colleagues to come together to share ideas, learning and practice on embedding a trauma-informed and responsive

approach across services, systems and organisations." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/70003/NPI-Customer-Care-Rapid-Review.pdf t:"Rapid Review: Embedding Customer Care in Planning Services" c:"This report presents the findings of a rapid review undertaken by the National Planning Improvement Champion to explore how to better embed customer care and a positive user experience within planning services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/70069/Highland_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Highland Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/70070/LochLomondTrossachs_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025pdf.pdf t:"Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/70071/OrkneyIslands_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Orkney Islands Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/70072/Stirling_ImprovementActionProgressUpdate2025.pdf t:"Stirling Improvement Action Progress Update" c:"Update on the improvement actions set out in the National Planning Improvement Framework assessment. This report sets out the progress the council has made, detailing any updates to actions, any further actions and plans for further collaboration with peer partners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/70201/Case-Study-The-Coop-Discovery-Centre.pdf t:"Case Study: West Lothian Council and West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust – The Coop Discovery Centre" c:"This case study explores West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust's acquisition of a historic building in its community to create the Scottish Cooperative Discovery Centre." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/70564/Sickness-Absence-Policy-and-Procedure.pdf t:"Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure" c:"Improvement Service policy and procedure around sickness absence." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/70565/AI-Policy.pdf t:"Artificial Intelligence Policy" c:"Policy governing use of artificial intelligence by Improvement Service employees. This policy provides clear guidelines on the responsible and secure use of AI tools, ensuring productivity and innovation while safeguarding sensitive information and compliance with applicable standards and legislation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/7061/case-study-innovation.pdf t:"Case study: supporting digital innovation" c:"The Digital Public Services programme comprises a range of products and services which help councils and partners deliver efficient, high quality public services. This case study looks at how it is supporting innovation in digital public services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/7070/case-study-project-delivery.pdf t:"Case study: digital public services project delivery" c:"Case study on the Improvement Service's for technology partners to help develop myaccount and its platform for digital services, and use

it to support wider ambitions to realise Scotland’s potential in a digital world." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/7071/case-study-online-school-payments.pdf t:"Online school payments in Aberdeenshire" c:"The cost and administrative burden of cash handling in schools can be significant. When Aberdeenshire Council introduced an online payments system for school catering services across its secondary schools, using myaccount for authentication, there were benefits for parents, schools and the Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/7072/Case-study-highland-digital-transformation.pdf t:"Digital transformation at Highland Council" c:"One year on from introducing new digital services using myaccount for customer sign in and authentication, Highland Council is well on its way to achieving its target of dealing with 40% of customer transactions online." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/70729/EIA-Articles_Deliverable-2_EIA-Screening-and-Salami-Slicing_template-version.pdf t:"EIA Screening and Salami Slicing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/7080/myaccount-case-study.pdf t:"myaccount Case Study" c:"mygovscot ‘myaccount’ is the simple and secure sign-in service to access online public services provided by eligible public bodies in Scotland.  It is the agreed national approach for individuals to sign-in to online public services within Scotland. This case study outlines its development." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/7081/CEC-myaccount-case-study.pdf t:"Trail-blazing Digital Services for Edinburgh Citizens" c:"How City of Edinburgh Council is using myaccount to offer automated services to its customers online." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/70814/Council-Leaders-Newsletter-Jan-2026.pdf t:"Council Leaders Newsletter - January 2026" c:"Update on key decisions made by the IS Board at its meeting in December 2025 and key business plan developments." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/70820/IS-Information-Security-Policy.pdf t:"Information Security Policy" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/70821/Flexible-Working-Policy.pdf t:"Flexible Working Policy" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/70822/Employee-Privacy-Notice-Jan-2026.pdf t:"Employee Privacy Notice" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/70824/SLAED-Business-Group-IDBM-Briefing.pdf t:"Inclusive and Democratic Business Models Briefing" c:"This briefing by the SLAED Business Group gives an overview of ‘Inclusive and Democratic Business Models’ - what they are, evidence of their value, best practice and support available." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/70927/CWB-and-Climate-Action.pdf t:"Community Wealth Building and Climate Action: Policy Links, Practice, and Opportunities" c:"This research examines how Community Wealth Building (CWB) and climate action are being aligned across three Scottish local authorities, through policy documents, strategic plans, and practitioner insights." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/70928/CWB-and-Climate-Action-Exec-Summary.pdf t:"Community Wealth Building and Climate Action: Executive Summary" c:"Summary of research which examines how Community Wealth Building (CWB) and climate action are being aligned across three Scottish local authorities, through policy documents, strategic plans, and practitioner insights." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/70929/Case-Study-North-Ayrshire-CWB-Participatory-Budgeting-Fund.pdf t:"Case Study: North Ayrshire Community Wealth Building Participatory Budgeting Fund" c:"In 2025-26, North Ayrshire Council allocated £30,000 of its participatory budgeting funding to CWB funding, to encourage applications from organisations that were looking for specific support not usually available in the core PB process." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/7102/case-study-parentsportal.pdf t:"Parentsportal Case Study" c:"In 2017, the Improvement Service (IS) and SEEMiS established a

partnership with a joint vision of enabling and creating a digital

relationship between parents, pupils and schools. A vision from which parentsportal.scot was born." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/7105/parent-engagement-consult-summary.pdf t:"Parent views of school engagement and an online portal" c:"Research by Ipsos MORI Scotland into parents’, carers’ and guardians’ views on current communication with their school and on an online portal for parents and schools." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/7114/CPP-Notebook-1-Dec-2023.pdf t:"CPP Board Member Guidance: Overview of Community Planning" c:"An overview of community planning for CPP board members. It outlines the changing context within which CPPs are operating and the expectations for community planning and what that means for board members." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0010/7111/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/7115/CPP-Notebook-2-Dec-2023.pdf t:"CPP Board Member Guidance: How to be an Effective CPP Board and Board Member" c:"An overview of the roles and responsibilities of Community Planning Partnership boards and board members, and the

skills and behaviours required." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/7116/CPP-Checklist-Dec-2023.pdf t:"Checklist for Community Planning Board Members" c:"Checklist of the key points in the Community Planning Partnership Board Member Guidance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/7147/coaching-request-form.docx t:"Elected Member Coaching Request Form" c:"Request form for one-to-one coaching for senior elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/71950/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-April-25.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, April 2025" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity as of April 2025." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/72128/EIA-Screening-of-Schedule-2-development-.pdf t:"EIA Screening of Schedule 2 development " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/72129/EIA-Screening-Process-Diagram.pdf t:"EIA Screening Process Diagram" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/72131/IS_NPH_EIAWeb3_Screening_DELIVERY_FothergillTC_29Jan26-1.pdf t:"EIA Screening Recording" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/72148/Case-Study-South-Lan-Gypsy-Traveller-Site-Improvement.pdf t:"Case Study: South Lanarkshire Council - Local Spend on Gypsy/Traveller Site Improvement Works" c:"South Lanarkshire Council has undertaken a pioneering approach to improving Gypsy/Traveller sites by embedding community wealth building principles into site improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/72149/Eligible-2-Year-Olds-Discovery-Phase-Report.pdf t:"National Improvement Project—Eligible Two-Year-Olds: Discovery Phase Report" c:"The National Improvement Project for two year olds was launched to increase uptake of funded

early learning and childcare for eligible twos across Scotland. This report presents key learning from the Discovery Phase of the project." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/72280/IS_NPH_EIAWeb3_Screening_DELIVERY_FothergillTC_29Jan26.pdf t:"EIA Screening:  Enhancing Planning Officer Confidence & Understanding" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/72405/You-Said-We-Did-2025.pdf t:"IS Stakeholder Survey 2025: You said, we did" c:"This report highlights some of our improvement actions in response to feedback in out 2025 stakeholders survey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/72618/IS_NPH_EIAWeb4_Scoping_DELIVERY_FothergillTC_12Feb26-1.pdf t:"EIA Scoping:  Establishing the basis for an effective and efficient EIA" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/72651/NPI-Think-Piece-Identifying-areas-of-improvement.pdf t:"Think Piece: Identifying Areas of Improvement" c:"In this think piece, Susan Rintoul, Improvement Lead in the National Planning Improvement team, reflects on how the improvement actions were developed as part of the National Planning Improvement Framework process. The piece discusses how an analysis of the actions was undertaken and shares the findings of this." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/72669/8Feb2024Shared_Learning_Event_slides.pdf t:"8 Feb 2024 Shared Learning Event slides" c:"Slides from the Key Agencies Group Shared Learning Event on 8 Feb 2024." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/72670/26Mar2025Key_Agencies_Group_Event_slides.pdf t:"26 March 2025 Key Agencies Group Event slides" c:"Slides from the Key Agencies Group shared learning event on 26 March 2025." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/72671/IMS-Survey-Report-2025.pdf t:"Instrumental Music Services: Results from the IMS Survey 2025" c:"This survey is carried out annually by the Improvement Service on behalf of the Heads of Instrumental Tuition Scotland (HITS). It examines the performance of instrumental music services (IMS) across several areas including fees and charges, participation numbers, equality of access, instrument uptake, instructor and tutor numbers, service delivery costs, and extra-curricular additional activities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/72672/7May2025Determining_Electricity_Act_Cases_slides.pdf t:"7 May 2025 Determining Electricity Act Cases" c:"Slides from the 7 May 2025 event on Determining Electricity Act Cases." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/72673/5Dec2024Biodiveristy_Metric_Scotland_Planning_slides.pdf t:"5 Dec 2024 Biodiveristy Metric for Scotland's Planning System slides" c:"Slides from the 5 December 2024 presentation on A Biodiversity Metric for Scotland's Planning System by NatureScot." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/72674/5Dec2024Developing_With_Nature_slides.pdf t:"5 Dec 2024 Developing with Nature" c:"Slides from the 5 December 2024 presentation on Developing with Nature by NatureScot." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/72675/29May2024Local_Place_Plans_slides.pdf t:"29 May 2024 Local Place Plans slides" c:"Slides from the 29 May 2024 webinar on Local Place Plans for Planners." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/72890/CS-Sports-Clackmannanshire.pdf t:"Creating Healthier Futures in Clackmannanshire: The Wellbeing Hub & Lochies School Journey" c:"Clackmannanshire Council's Family Wellbeing Partnership realigns values, culture, and behaviours across services to focus on prevention and relational approaches, ensuring communities are meaningfully involved in shaping support. This created the foundations for a major place-based investment—the Wellbeing Hub and new Lochies School—designed to provide inclusive, accessible environments that strengthen early intervention and community wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/72891/CS-Sports-Angus.pdf t:"Be Active Live Well: The Journey Towards Becoming a Sustainable Part of Health and Social Care in Angus" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/72892/CS-Sports-Stirling.pdf t:"Breaking Barriers: Tackling Inequality and Inactivity in Stirling" c:"Active Stirling and Stirling Council work across a diverse and expansive geographical area covering over 2,000 square kilometres, encompassing urban, rural, university and historically significant areas, as well as communities experiencing deprivation. Both organisations share a strategic commitment to tackling inequality and improving wellbeing through sport and physical activity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/73112/28Aug2025NPF4_Policy2_Guidance_CharlesNathan.pdf t:"28 Aug 2025 NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance Charles Nathan slides" c:"Slides from the 28 August 2025 webinar on NPF4 Policy 2 guidance by Charles Nathan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/73113/28Aug2025NPF4_Policy2_Guidance_LewisBarlow.pdf t:"28 Aug 2025 NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance Lewis Barlow slides" c:"Slides from the 28 August 2025 webinar on NPF4 Policy 2 guidance by Lewis Barlow." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/73114/28Aug2025NPF4_Policy2_Guidance_JonnyCasey.pdf t:"28 Aug 2025 NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance Jonny Casey slides" c:"Slides from the 28 August 2025 webinar on NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance by Jonny Casey." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/73115/28Aug2025NPF4_Policy2_Guidance_JoannaWright.pdf t:"28 Aug 2025 NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance Joanna Wright slides" c:"Slides from the 28 August 2026 webinar on NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance by Joanna Wright." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/73116/28Aug2025NPF4_Policy2_JonathanMcQuillanPelinEkdi.pdf t:"28 Aug 2025 NPF4 Policy 2 Guidance Pelin Ekdi and Jonanthan McQuillan slides" c:"Slides from the 28 August 2025 webinar on NPF4 Policy 2 guidance by Pelin Ekdi and Jonanthan McQuillan." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/73117/Dundee-Pocket-Places-for-People.pdf t:"Case Study: Pocket Places for People" c:"In partnership with Sustrans and the Stobswell Forum, a consultation process was launched to reimagine road space around Craigie Street and Albert Street in Dundee. Temporary planters, created from concrete piping and painted by a local artist, were installed to test change on the ground, prompt discussion, and explore how public realm improvements could help revitalise the surrounding tenement streetscape." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/73118/Dundee-City-Council-Eden-Project.pdf t:"Case Study: The Eden Project" c:"Eden Project selected Dundee as the location for a new cultural and environmental attraction. As an educational charity and social enterprise focused on biodiversity, sustainability and climate awareness, the expansion represents a flagship regeneration opportunity for the city, combining environmental education with economic and place-based renewal." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73119/Cairngorms-Community-Action-Plans.pdf t:"Case Study: Community Action Plans" c:"The Cairngorms National Park Authority works with community partners to support the preparation of Community Action Plans. Since 2008, 18 communities have produced plans setting out their priorities. As this review process aligned with preparation of the next Local Development Plan, the Authority strengthened support for their delivery." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/73120/Aberdeenshire-Recruitment-and-Retention-Doing-Things-Differently-within-Development-Management.pdf t:"Case Study: Recruitment and Retention: Doing Things Differently within Development Management" c:"With a UK shortage of planning professionals and a decreasing number of university planning

courses available to students, especially in Scotland, Aberdeenshire Council's Development Management team had to think differently about how to recruit for 13 vacant planning posts in April 2023." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/73121/Aberdeenshire-Agent-Forum.pdf t:"Case Study: Aberdeenshire Agent Forum" c:"The Agent Forum is an annual event that brings together agents, developers, and the Aberdeenshire Council's Planning Service to support open dialogue and information sharing. Jointly delivered by Development Management and Building Standards, the 2023 virtual session provided a structured space to discuss key issues, strengthen professional relationships, and improve the effectiveness of planning processes." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/73148/LGBF_PhysicalActivityImpactsOnWellbeing_EventBriefing.pdf t:"Physical Activity Impacts on Wellbeing - Event Briefing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/73150/April2025SEPA_Surface_Water_Watercourses_maps_slides.pdf t:"April 2025 SEPA surface water and small watercourses maps slides" c:"Slides from the April 2025 webinar on SEPA's new surface water and small watercourses flood maps." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/73151/April2025SEPA_Understanding_Flooding_slides.pdf t:"April 2025 SEPA Understanding Flooding slides" c:"Slides from the April 2025 webinar by SEPA on understanding flooding." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/73152/25Sept2025Forests_Woodlands_Trees_slides.pdf t:"25 Sept 2025 Forests Woodlands and Trees slides" c:"Slides from the 25 September 2025 webinar on Forests, Woodlands and Trees - Urban Forestry for Planners webinar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/73197/Local-Authority-Delivery-of-Early-Learning-and-Childcare-ELC-Qualifications.pdf t:"Local Authority Delivery of Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Qualifications" c:"This case studyexplores the experiences of four Scottish local authorities that deliver Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) for the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) workforce internally rather than through external providers. While most Scottish local authorities employ Modern Apprentices (MAs), only a small number have established the capability to deliver in-house qualifications through dedicated assessment teams." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/73237/NPI-Customer-and-Stakeholder-Survey-Report-2025.pdf t:"National Planning Improvement Customer and Stakeholder Survey Results 2025" c:"Results of the second National Customer

and Stakeholder Survey for planning authorities. It aims to capture feedback from those engaging with planning authorities across Scotland over the past year and compare how these experiences have changed since the previous year." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/73248/Benchmarking-Overview-Report-2024-25.pdf t:"National Benchmarking Overview Report 2024-25" c:"The 14th annual report of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework. The report examines council spending and performance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/73480/CS-StreetCleaning-Inverclyde.pdf t:"Message in a Bottle: Creative Learning with Primary Schools Exploring Litter, Wildlife and Place" c:"The Watt Institution used its natural sciences collections as a springboard for “Message in a Bottle,” a creative learning project that connected heritage to climate action through puppet-making with recycled plastics." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/73481/CS-StreetCleaning-Renfrewshire.pdf t:"Team Up to Clean Up: It’s More Than Just Litter" c:"In 2014, Renfrewshire Council’s street cleanliness performance was below the Scottish average. In response, the Council launched the Team Up to Clean Up campaign in 2017, positioning it as a whole area effort to improve street cleanliness and environmental quality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73506/National-ELC-Workforce-Planning-Analysis-Report-Interim.pdf t:"National ELC Workforce Planning Analysis Report (Interim)" c:"This interim report brings together national workforce data and insight from local authorities to provide a clearer picture of workforce planning across Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/73522/LGBF_CleanStreetsSmartFutures_EventBriefing.pdf t:"Clean Streets, Smart Futures: Preventative Approaches to Street Cleaning" c:"Briefing from event which explored innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable approaches to street cleanliness—shifting the focus from reactive cleaning to long-term prevention. Case studies and group discussions explored how data, technology, and  community engagement can improve cleanliness in our public spaces." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/73523/Final_-Report_East_Renfrewshire.pdf t:"East Renfrewshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73524/Final_Report_Angus.pdf t:"Angus Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/73525/Final_Report_Argyll_and_Bute.pdf t:"Argyll and Bute Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/73526/Final_Report_Comhairle_nan_Eilean_Siar.pdf t:"Western Isles Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/73527/Final_Report_East_Ayrshire.pdf t:"East Ayrshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/73528/Final_Report_East_Lothian.pdf t:"East Lothian Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/73529/Final_Report_Edinburgh.pdf t:"City of Edinburgh Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/73530/Final_Report_Moray.pdf t:"Moray Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/73531/Final_Report_North_Lanarkshire.pdf t:"North Lanarkshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/73532/Final_Report_Perth_and_Kinross.pdf t:"Perth and Kinross Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73533/Final_Report_Renfrewshire.pdf t:"Renfrewshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/73534/Final_Report_Scottish_Borders.pdf t:"Scottish Borders Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/73535/Final_Report_Shetland_Islands.pdf t:"Shetland Islands Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/73536/Final_Report_South_Ayrshire.pdf t:"South Ayrshire Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/73537/Final_Report_West_Lothian.pdf t:"West Lothian Improvement Action Progress Update 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/73586/IS_NPH_EIAWeb5_EIARtoDecsion_DELIVERY_FothergillTC_26Feb26.pdf t:"EIA Reports: From Developer Submission to Consent Decision" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73623/Place-and-Wellbeing-Integrating-Land-Use-Planning-and-Child-Poverty.pdf t:"Integrating land use planning and child poverty: the role of local planning in the reduction and prevention of child poverty" c:"This briefing explores the interconnected systems shaping both child poverty reduction

and place planning in Scotland. Its purpose is to foster mutual understanding and spark  discussion on how professionals in these fields can collaborate to deliver transformative change for low-income families and accelerate progress towards eradicating child poverty." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/73628/EM-Briefing-Trauma-Informed-National-Learning-Report-2025.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Embedding Trauma-informed and Responsive Organisations, Systems and Workforces - National Learning Report 2025" c:"In November 2025, the Improvement Service (IS) published a national survey and learning report to capture learning about progress and impact of the work to embed a trauma-informed and responsive approach across the 32 Scottish local authorities and their key community planning partners. This briefing provides an overview of some of the key learning about enablers,

barriers, and recommendations from the report and consider the role of elected members in developing a trauma-informed workforce in their local authority." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/73640/Linkages_NPH-EIA-Webinar-6.pdf t:"How EIA links with…​  Section 42, Other Assessments, and Other Consent Regimes" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/73676/PROJECT-NPH-End-Of-Term-Report-March-2026.pdf t:"NPH Delivery Highlights Report 2025-2026" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0034/73699/Comms_NPI-Case-Study-Template.docx t:"NPH Case Study Template (Word)" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/73704/Clackmannanshire-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/73705/Clackmannanshire-Performance-Assessment-FINAL.pdf t:"Clackmannanshire Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/73706/North-Ayrshire-Improvement-Action-Plan.pdf t:"North Ayrshire Improvement Action Plan" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/73707/North-Ayrshire-NPIF-Performance-Assessment-2025-26.pdf t:"North Ayrshire Performance Assessment" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/73881/IS_NPH_EIAWeb7_DELIVERY_FTCandBrodies_26Mar26_CourseSummary.pdf t:"EIA Course Summary" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/73882/IS_NPH_EIAWeb7_DELIVERY_FTCandBrodies_26Mar26_Complexities.pdf t:"EIA Common Complexities" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/73885/Dumfries-and-Galloway_EIA-Screening_template-version.pdf t:"DandGCasestudy" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/73886/12e20034-screening-matrix.pdf t:"DandGcasestudy_1" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/73887/12e20034-screening-opinion-letter.pdf t:"DandGCasestudy_2" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/73888/232529scr-EIA-screening-checklist.pdf t:"D&GCaseStudy3" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/73889/232529scr-screening-opinion-letter.pdf t:"DandGcasestudy_4" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/73890/EIA-screening-direction-EIA-170-003_07.06.2024.pdf t:"DandGcasestudy_5" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/73946/A-Pan-Lanarkshire-Approach-to-the-Graduate-Apprenticeship-in-Social-Work-North-and-South-Lanarkshire-Councils.pdf t:"A Pan-Lanarkshire Approach to the Graduate Apprenticeship in Social Work - North and South Lanarkshire Councils" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/73947/Risk-Based-Workforce-Planning-Reducing-Recruitment-and-Retention-Risk-Argyll-and-Bute-Council.pdf t:"Risk Based Workforce Planning: Reducing Recruitment and Retention Risk - Argyll and Bute Council" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/74003/Aberdeenshire_EIA-Scoping-Procedures-and-Consultee-Engagement_template-version.pdf t:"Aberdeenshirecasestudy" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/74059/HiAP-and-HIA-and-LDPs-17th-March-2026.pdf t:"17 March 2026 HiAP & HIA and LDPs" c:"Presentation slides from the 17 March webinar on Health in All Policies and Health Impact Assessments and Local Development Plans" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/74131/SLAED-Strategic-Plan-2026-29-Final.pdf t:"SLAED Strategic Plan 2026-29 Final" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/74195/Future-Ready-Workforce-Tackling-recruitment,-retention-and-skills-in-Scottish-councils.pdf t:"Future Ready Workforce: Tackling Recruitment, Retention and Skills in Scottish Councils" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/74293/Intro-to-the-NPIF-v2-1.pdf t:"NPF Intro" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/74315/LGBF-Events-Calendar-2026-27.pdf t:"LGBF calendar 2026-27" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/74332/Community-Planning-Improvement-Board-November-2024.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2024" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/74333/Community-Planning-Improvement-Board-May-2025.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/74334/Community-Planning-Improvement-Board-November-2025.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/74335/Community-Planning-Improvement-Board-February-2026.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - February 2026" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/74405/From-Supporting-Lunches-to-Supporting-Learning.pdf t:"From supporting lunches to supporting learning" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/74421/Dumfries-and-Galloway_EIA-Screening_template-version-with-links.pdf t:"Dumfries and Galloway Case Study" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/74422/31-March-2026-Planning-and-Child-Poverty-slides.pdf t:"31 March 2026 Planning and Child Poverty slides" c:"Slides from the 31 March 2026 webinar on Planning and Child Poverty" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/74484/Communicating-about-CWB_Briefing-note.pdf t:"Communicating about CWB Briefing note" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/74558/Tackling-VAWG-Through-International-Obligations.pdf t:"Tackling-VAWG-Through-International-Obligations.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/74656/Inverclyde-Staff-Structure-Review.pdf t:"Inverclyde Staff Structure Review" c:"A case study on Inverclyde's staff structure review." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/74657/Dundee-City-Work-Experience.pdf t:"Dundee City Work Experience" c:"A case study on Dundee City's work experience." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/74658/Aberdeenshire-Early-Careers-Development.pdf t:"Aberdeenshire Early Careers Development" c:"A case study on Aberdeenshire early careers development." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/74668/City-of-Edinburgh-People-Plan.pdf t:"City of Edinburgh People Plan" c:"A case study of the City of Edinburgh's People Plan" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/74686/Trauma-Awareness-Week-Case-Study.pdf t:"Trauma Awareness Week Case Study" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/74757/Advice-Insights-Framework-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf t:"Advice-Insights-Framework-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf" c:"Advice Insights Framework Annual Report 2024-2025" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/74769/CPIB-Guidance-for-Embedding-Prevention-in-Community-Planning.pdf t:"CPIB Guidance for Embedding Prevention in Community Planning" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/74770/CPIB-Guidance-for-fair-funding-of-the-voluntary-sector.pdf t:"CPIB Guidance for fair funding of the voluntary sector" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/74877/ELC-Delivery-Progress-Report-Sept-25.pdf t:"ELC delivery progress report September 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/74933/Accessing-the-LGBF-Dashboard-in-the-Power-BI-Service.docx t:"Accessing the LGBF Dashboard in the Power BI Service" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/74936/All-Councils-Population-Projection-Summary.xlsx t:"Scottish sub-council area population projections: All Councils - Population Projection Summary" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/74937/Geography-Lookup-Table.xlsx t:"Scottish sub-council area population projections: Geography Lookup table" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/74938/Na-h-Eileanan-Siar-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Na h-Eileanan Siar" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0032/74939/North-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: North Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within North Ayrshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0024/74940/North-Lanarkshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: North Lanarkshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within North Lanarkshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/74941/Orkney-Islands-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Orkney Islands" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Orkney Islands, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/74942/Perth-and-Kinross-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Perth & Kinross" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Perth & Kinross, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/74943/Renfrewshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Renfrewshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Renfrewshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/74944/Scottish-Borders-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Scottish Borders" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Scottish Borders, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/74945/Shetland-Islands-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Shetland Islands" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Shetland Islands, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/74946/South-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: South Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within South Ayrshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/74947/South-Lanarkshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: South Lanarkshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within South Lanarkshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0032/74948/Stirling-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Stirling" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Stirling, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0033/74949/West-Dunbartonshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: West Dunbartonshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within West Dunbartonshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0025/74950/West-Lothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: West Lothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within West Lothian, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/74951/Aberdeen-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Aberdeen City" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Aberdeen City, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/74952/Aberdeenshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Aberdeenshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Aberdeenshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/74953/Angus-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Angus" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Angus, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/74954/Argyll-and-Bute-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Argyll & Bute" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Argyll & Bute, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/74955/City-of-Edinburgh-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: City of Edinburgh" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within City of Edinburgh, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/74956/Clackmannanshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Clackmannanshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Clackmannanshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0032/74957/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Dumfries and Galloway" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Dumfries and Galloway, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0033/74958/Dundee-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Dundee City Council" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Dundee City, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0034/74959/East-Ayrshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Ayrshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Ayrshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0026/74960/East-Dunbartonshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Dunbartonshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Dunbartonshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0027/74961/East-Lothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Lothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Lothian, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0028/74962/East-Renfrewshire-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: East Renfrewshire" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within East Renfrewshire, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0029/74963/Falkirk-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Falkirk" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Falkirk, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0030/74964/Fife-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Fife" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Fife, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0031/74965/Glasgow-City-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Glasgow City" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Glasgow City, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0032/74966/Highland-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Highland" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Highland, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0033/74967/Inverclyde-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Inverclyde" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Inverclyde, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0034/74968/Midlothian-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Midlothian" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Midlothian, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/excel_doc/0035/74969/Moray-Detailed-Tables.xlsx t:"Population projections for Scottish sub-council areas: Moray" c:"Projections of potential future population size and structure for areas within Moray, 2022 to 2037" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/74984/Project-Overview.pdf t:"Project-Overview.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/74985/Methodology-and-Limitations.pdf t:"Methodology-and-Limitations.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/75022/Abernethy-BESS-Case-Study_final.pdf t:"General Experience Processing BESS Applications" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/75053/Rise-of-the-Machines-Data-led-Approaches-to-Sustainable-Roads.pdf t:"Rise of the Machines Data-led Approaches to Sustainable Roads" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/75054/Traffic-Signs-to-Illuminate-or-Not-to-Illuminate,-that-is-the-Question.pdf t:"Traffic Signs to Illuminate or Not to Illuminate, that is the Question" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/75055/Live-Labs-Decarbonising-North-Lanarkshire_s-Roads.pdf t:"Live Labs Decarbonising North Lanarkshire's Roads" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/75082/Case-Study-CSE-Easy-to-Read-Resource.pdf t:"CSE Easy to Read Resource   " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/75118/Rethinking-Roads-Embedding-Sustainability-Event-Briefing.pdf t:"Rethinking Roads Embedding Sustainability Event Briefing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/75127/Call-for-evidence-Consultation-questions-Share.docx t:"VAWG and Substance Use: Research Project " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0023/75128/Lived-Experience-Consultation-Research-Brief-and-Questions-for-Participants-.docx t:"Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Substance Use Project " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/75170/The-Community-Wealth-Building-Scotland-Act-2026.pdf t:"Community Wealth Building Scotland Act" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/75228/Planning-Skills-Nature-Scot-Introduction-to-HRA-20th-May-2026-Q-and-A.pdf t:"Planning Skills - Nature Scot - Introduction to HRA - 20th May 2026 - Q&A" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/75229/Planning-Skills-Nature-Scot-Introduction-to-HRA-Collated-Slides-20th-May-2026.pdf t:"Planning Skills - Nature Scot - Introduction to HRA - Collated Slides - 20th May 2026" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/75265/16-Days-Spotlight-Webinars-2025-v2.pdf t:"16 Days Spotlight Webinars 2025" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/75266/Exploring-the-intersections-between-Violence-Against-Women-and-Girls-VAWG-and-substance-use-Learning-Report.pdf t:"Exploring the intersections between Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and substance use Learning Report" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/75267/Exploring-the-intersections-between-Violence-Against-Women-and-Girls-VAWG-and-Substance-Use-summary.pdf t:"Exploring the intersections between Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Substance Use summary" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/75274/Strengthening-the-Role-of-Elected-Members-in-Preventing-and-Eradicating.pdf t:"Strengthening the Role of Elected Members in Preventing and Eradicating VAWG in rural areas" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/75318/Neurodevelopmental-Support-for-Children-and-Young-People.pdf t:"Neurodevelopmental Support for Children and Young People" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/75321/IS-Business-Plan-2026-27.pdf t:"Business Plan 2026-27" c:"The Business Plan for 2026-27 sets out our deliverables and activities for the coming year, based on the commitments in our Strategic Framework." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/75362/The-Place-and-Wellbeing-Outcomes-and-Child-Poverty-in-Scotland.pdf t:"The Place and Wellbeing Outcomes and Child Poverty" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/75369/SOLACE-Programme-Progress-Report.pdf t:"SOLACE Programme Progress Report April 2026" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/75382/Roadmap-for-Trauma-Informed-Change-Appendix-D.pdf t:"Roadmap for Trauma-Informed Change - Appendix D" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/75433/b664b6ccab3966eb34236f6d96e7bf187109ddc8.pdf t:"West Lothian Council’s ‘Unmet Need’ Project - SAVVI Learning Example.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/75509/Early-Learning-and-Childcare-Eligible-two-year-olds.pdf t:"Early Learning and Chilcare eligible two year olds" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/75579/MARAC-and-Safe-and-Together-Integration-Pilot-MSTIP.pdf t:"MARAC and Safe and Together pilot" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/75594/CPPSN-Summary-Briefing-2.pdf t:"CPPSN-Summary-Briefing-2.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/75595/CPPSN-Delivery-Plan-Briefing_Final-AccessibilityChecked-1.pdf t:"CPPSN-Delivery-Plan-Briefing_Final-AccessibilityChecked-1.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/75596/Evaluative-Social-Return-on-Investment-Analysis-of-Financial-Inclusion-Support-in-Dundee-schools.pdf t:"Evaluative Social Return on Investment Analysis of Financial Inclusion Support in Dundee schools" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/75597/Evaluative-Social-Return-on-Investment-Analysis-of-WAHP-in-Dundee-City-Council.pdf t:"Evaluative Social Return on Investment Analysis of WAHP in Dundee City Council" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/75811/Place-based-is-it-as-Simple-as-a-Framework,-Governance-and-a-Map.pdf t:"Place based is it as Simple as a Framework, Governance and a Map" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/75812/Chief-Planning-Officer-Vision,-Leadership-and-Collaboration.pdf t:"Chief Planning Officer Vision, Leadership and Collaboration" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/75813/Leveraging-the-Chief-Planning-Officer-Role-to-Champion-the-Place-Agenda-Within-Local-Authorities.pdf t:"Leveraging the Chief Planning Officer Role to Champion the Place Agenda Within Local Authorities" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/75814/Leadership-and-Culture-in-Planning.pdf t:"Leadership-and-Culture-in-Planning.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/75943/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-and-PSR-in-Action-Executive-Summary.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme and PSR in Action - Executive Summary" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/75944/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-and-PSR-in-Action-Overview-of-Learning.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme and PSR in Action - Overview of Learning" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/75945/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-Community-Planning,-Glasgows-Community-Plan-and-the-Performance-Framework.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- Community Planning, Glasgow's Community Plan and the Performance Framework" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/75946/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-Culture,-Multi-Agency-Working,-Leadership-and-Learning-briefing.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- Culture, Multi-Agency Working, Leadership and Learning briefing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/75947/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-Detailed-Timeline.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- Detailed Timeline" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/75948/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-Following-the-Evidence-and-Data-Sharing-briefing.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- Following the Evidence and Data Sharing briefing" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/75949/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-Overview-Timeline.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- Overview Timeline" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/75950/Glasgow-Child-Poverty-Programme-The-Change-Process-and-the-Innovation-and-Learning-Framework.pdf t:"Glasgow Child Poverty Programme- The Change Process and the Innovation and Learning Framework" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/75954/Development-Plan-Examination-Training-June-2026.pdf t:"Being Examination Ready" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/75961/Framework-Approach-to-Placed-Based-Working_Final.pdf t:"Angus Council Case Study" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/75964/Learning-Point_Final.pdf t:"Learning Point" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/76045/Putting-childrens-rights-at-the-heart-of-your-service.pdf t:"Putting Children’s Rights at the Heart of your Service" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/76046/Case-Study-gender-budgeting-toolkit.pdf t:"Case-Study-gender-budgeting-toolkit.pdf" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/76142/Final-West-Dunbartonshire-Case-Study.pdf t:"West Dunbartonshire: Embedding LGBF at the heart of decision making" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/76143/FINAL-Highland-Case-Study-on-LGBF-Use.pdf t:"Highland: Making LGBF data usable to inform performance improvement activity across services" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/76144/Making-Performance-Data-Work-Harder-Reframing-the-use-of-the-LGBF.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire: Making performance data work harder: reframing the use of the LGBF" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/76145/Edinburgh-Using-the-LGBF-to-support-performance-conversations.pdf t:"Edinburgh Council: Using the LGBF to support performance conversations" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/76146/Renfrewshire-Council-Making-LGBF-data-work.pdf t:"Renfrewshire Council: Making LGBF data work" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/76173/Evidence-Report_Renfrewshire.pdf t:"Evidence Report " c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/76208/Supporting-ELC-leaders-Glasgow-elc-style.pdf t:"Supporting ELC Leaders: Glasgow’s Mentoring Programme" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8205/stakeholder-survey-2019.pdf t:"IS Stakeholder Survey Report 2019" c:"Results of the 2019 IS Stakeholder Survey and proposed actions to address the issues raised." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8206/financial-statements-201718.pdf t:"IS Financial Statements 2017/18" c:"Directors report and financial statements for 2017-18" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8208/IS-expectations-of-CE-act.pdf t:"Community Empowerment Act and Statutory Guidance: Summary of Key Short- and Medium-term Expectations of CPPs" c:"This briefing summarises the Improvement Service’s understanding of the key expectations and requirements of community planning partnerships (CPPs) arising from the Community Empowerment Act (2015) and associated statutory guidance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8209/cpp-checklist-march2019.pdf t:"Partnership Checklist" c:"The Partnership Checklist has been developed to support CPPs to critically review their ‘fitness for purpose’ in achieving shared outcomes. The checklist is aimed specifically at CPPs Boards." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/8210/Comm-Participation-Action-Learning-Report.pdf t:"Community Participation Action Learning Report" c:"A summary of the emerging themes from the community empowerment action learning process which took place between the months of February and May 2018." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/8211/loip-stocktake-emerging-findings-may2018-1.pdf t:"Local Outcomes Improvement Plans Stock-take - Emerging Themes" c:"The purpose of this paper was to provide the Outcomes, Evidence and Performance Board (OEPB) with a summary of the emerging themes from a recent stock-take of all available Local Outcomes Improvement Plans (LOIPs)." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/8212/place-based-approaches-report.pdf t:"Place-based Approaches to Joint Planning, Resourcing and Delivery" c:"A summary of key developments in place-based working that have occurred within Scotland and the UK over recent decades and it also provides an overview of current place-based initiatives across Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8258/cpib-pm-principles.pdf t:"Performance Management: Good Practice Principles" c:"Good practice principles for performance management at CPP and Community Planning partner level." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8287/scotlands-councillors-2017-22.pdf t:"Scotland's Councillors 2017-2022" c:"Survey of councillors elected in the May 2017 elections which looked at the demographic profile of councillors and questions 

relating to their councillor role, such as additional employment, how councillor duties are managed and why they chose to stand at the election." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/8310/emnotebook-effectiveboardmembership.pdf t:"Elected Member Notebook: Effective Board Membership" c:"Elected members often sit on the board of other organisations. This notebook outlines their duties and the skills required to be an effective board member." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/8311/em-scrutiny-notebook.pdf t:"Elected Member Notebook: Scrutiny" c:"An aid to scrutiny for elected members. It outlines how scrutiny

works and how to apply the skills

upon which effective scrutiny depends." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/8312/scrutiny-what-em-need-to-know.pdf t:"Scrutiny: What Elected Members Need to Know" c:"A short guide to scrutiny for elected members who want to know and understand the fundamental points around scrutiny." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8314/EM-Briefing-domestic-abuse.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Preventing and Eradicating Domestic Abuse" c:"One in a series of elected member briefings raising awareness of the different forms of violence against women and highlighting some of the good practice around Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8315/EM-Briefing-Note-Engaging-Men-VAW.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Engaging Men in Tackling Violence Against Women" c:"This briefing is to raise awareness amongst elected members of the role that men can

play in tackling violence against women (VAW). It details how men’s engagement can lead to effective prevention and challenging of VAW, and provides suggestions of how elected members can facilitate this." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8316/EM-Briefing-CSE.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Commercial Sexual Exploitation" c:"The purpose of this briefing note is to challenge current thinking and encourage a shared understanding

of the harm caused through commercial sexual exploitation and the contributing factors and drivers

behind it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8317/EM-briefing-standards-commission.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: The Standards Commission for Scotland" c:"The Standards Commission for Scotland is one of the key components of the ethical standards framework in Scotland. This briefing explains its role in relation to councillors." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8318/EM-briefing-spso.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Scottish Public Services Ombudsman" c:"The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is the final stage for complaints about most organisations that provide public services in Scotland. This briefing explains its role." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8319/em-briefing-public-bodies-joint-working.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014" c:"The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 provides the framework for the integration

of health and social care services in Scotland. This briefing is for councillors who have a position within integration authority structures." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/8320/em-briefing-financial-capability.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: The Importance of Financial Capability in Scotland" c:"The purpose of this briefing is to give elected members better insight into financial capability and

encourage greater understanding of its importance." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/8321/EM-Briefing-care-inspectorate.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Care Inspectorate" c:"An overview of the Care Inspectorate – Scotland’s scrutiny and improvement organisation for social care and social work, which also works across early learning and childcare, community justice and integrated health and social care." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8322/em-briefing-humanitarian-protection.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Humanitarian Protection" c:"Scottish local authorities have a great deal of expertise in supporting the most vulnerable in society, including those fleeing persecution and seeking refuge in our country. This briefing summarises the various humanitarian protection schemes that are currently in operation and the central role that councils have been playing to support them." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8323/em-briefing-gypsy-travellers.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Gypsy/Travellers" c:"It is acknowledged meeting the needs of Gypsy/Travellers and settled communities is complex and sensitive, and can present a significant challenge for elected members. The purpose of this briefing is to raise awareness of guidance and briefings relating to Gypsy/Travellers." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8324/em-briefing-sds.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Self-directed Support" c:"This briefing is intended to inform elected members of the Social Care (Self-directed Support)

(Scotland) Act 2013; specifically, its intention and implementation, aimed at shifting the balance of power to people so they have more choice and control over their social care support." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8325/EM-Briefing-health-social-care-integration.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Health and Social Care Integration" c:"The briefing is concerned with the role and interests of councils as a statutory integration partner. It is aimed at elected members who do not currently serve on the integration structures." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8326/em-briefing-procurement.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Procurement" c:"Councils in Scotland spend more than £5.4 billion each year on goods and services. This briefing note will help elected members understand why good procurement practice matters to local authorities and examine the ways in which it can help to address challenges faced by the public sector." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8327/em-briefing-civil-contingencies-2017.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Civil Contingencies and Emergency Preparedness" c:"Elected members have an important role to play before, during and after an emergency. It is important that you are aware of the responsibilities of your council under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA) and that you have a good understanding of your role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8328/em-briefing-cswo.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Chief Social Work Officer" c:"The purpose of this briefing note is to advise elected members of the role and functions of the chief social work officer and to support partnership working between the chief social work officer and elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8329/em-briefing-alcohol-harm-in-comms.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Alcohol Harm in Communities" c:"This briefing note aims to increase understanding amongst elected members of how alcohol consumption and harm impacts on local communities and across different areas of local authorities’ work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8331/em-briefing-health-inequalities.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Health Inequalities and Improving Health" c:"Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between specific population groups. This briefing highlights the crucial role of elected members in reducing health inequalities and improving health." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8333/em-briefing-mental-health-strategy.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Scottish Mental Health Strategy" c:"This briefing sets out the main aims of the Scottish Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 and the role of elected members in its implementation." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8334/em-briefing-future-money-advice-svcs.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Money Advice Services - Investing in the Future" c:"This briefing note seeks to highlight how community-based money advice services, targeted at individuals who are the most socially and economically disadvantaged, can make a significant contribution to reducing poverty and improving individual health and wellbeing." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8335/em-briefing-gendered-analysis-vawg.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Gendered Analysis of Violence and Abuse" c:"The purpose of this briefing is to raise awareness of the causal relationship between gender inequality and violence against women, and provide suggestions of the ways that elected members can help promote women’s equality." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8336/em-briefing-note-lcpar.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Local Child Poverty Action Reports" c:"The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 places a duty on local authorities to work together with health boards to develop, produce and deliver Local Child Poverty Action Reports. The purpose of this briefing is to raise awareness of this duty and highlight the important contribution that local authorities and partners can make to the reduction of child poverty." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8337/em-briefing-note-affordable-credit.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Affordable Credit" c:"This briefing note defines what is meant by affordable credit and why it is important, highlights some examples of affordable credit supported by local

authorities, and summarises why this is a relevant issue for elected members." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8338/EM-Briefing-Basic-Income.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Basic Income Feasibility Project" c:"This briefing provides an introduction to the concept of Citizens Basic Income (CBI) and an overview of the progress of a project researching the feasibility of testing

CBI in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8339/em-briefing-note-inclusive-growth.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Inclusive Growth" c:"This briefing note provides background and explores: the practical importance of ‘inclusive growth’ for elected members; the key delivery role of local authorities; and how operationalising these objectives can improve economic outcomes and lead to a wider range of sustainable improvements in key outcome areas." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8340/em-briefing-fairer-scotland-duty.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Fairer Scotland Duty" c:"The Fairer Scotland Duty places a duty on certain public bodies in Scotland to consider how to reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage. This briefing note provides a summary of the key aspects of the duty and how local authorities might go about meeting it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8341/em-summary-fairer-scotland-duty.pdf t:"Summary - Fairer Scotland Duty" c:"The Fairer Scotland Duty places a duty on certain public bodies in Scotland to consider how to reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage. This summarises the key aspects of the duty and how local authorities might go about meeting it." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8342/em-briefing-children-domestic-abuse.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Children, Young People and Domestic Abuse" c:"The briefing aims to raise awareness of how children and young people are affected by domestic abuse, highlight specialist services available in Scotland to support children affected by domestic abuse and suggest how elected members can provide support in improving outcomes for children." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8343/em-briefing-vawg-community-justice.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Why is Violence Against Women a Community Justice Issue" c:"The purpose of this briefing is to raise awareness of the strategic links between violence against women and community justice in Scotland, and provide suggestions of the ways that elected members can help support local VAW Partnerships and Community Justice Partnerships to work collaboratively to address shared priorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8344/em-summary-vawg-community-justice.pdf t:"Summary - Violence Against Women and Community Justice" c:"This summary looks at the strategic links between violence against women and community justice in Scotland, and provides suggestions of the ways that elected members can help support local VAW Partnerships and Community Justice Partnerships to work collaboratively to address shared priorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8345/em-briefing-gendered-nature-of-poverty.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: The Gendered Nature of Poverty" c:"This briefing aims to raise awareness of the gendered nature of poverty in Scotland and the role of violence against women in sustaining poverty. It also provides suggestions of the ways that elected members can help support a joined-up, strategic approach to be taken to tackling the poverty experienced by women and children within local communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8346/em-briefing-regional-approaches-growth.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth" c:"This briefing is provides elected members with an update on recent work to examine the nature and extent of regional approaches to maximising inclusive economic growth across Scottish local authorities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8347/em-briefing-public-health-and-vaw.pdf t:"Elected Member Briefing: Violence Against Women is a Public Health Issue" c:"This briefing highlights the need to tackle violence against women and girls in order to achieve Scotland’s public health priorities. It shows that all forms of VAWG are linked to Scotland’s new public health priorities, and suggests how elected members can consider these links in their work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8570/app7_asylum_immigration_act_1996.pdf t:"Compliance with Asylum and Immigration Act" c:"Information on documents that can be provided to prove eligibility to work in the UK." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8571/competency-based-interview-guide.pdf t:"Guide to competency-based interviews" c:"Competency-based interviews are interviews where the questions are designed to explore specific competencies or skills." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0022/8572/AppandEMForms.doc t:"Application and Equality Monitoring forms" c:"IS job application pack." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8584/capmf-annual-report-201718.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2017-18 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0018/12474/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8587/capmf-summary-1718-aberdeen-city.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017/18: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/13663/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8588/capmf-summary-1718-aberdeenshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/8589/capmf-summary-1718-angus.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8590/capmf-summary-1718-argyll-bute.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Argyll and Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Argyll & Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8591/capmf-summary-1718-edinburgh.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: City of Edinburgh Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8592/capmf-summary-1718-clackmannanshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8593/capmf-summary-1718-cnesiar.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8594/capmf-summary-1718-dumfries-galloway.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Dumfries and Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8595/capmf-summary-1718-dundee.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8596/capmf-summary-1718-east-ayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8597/capmf-summary-1718-east-dunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/8598/capmf-summary-1718-east-lothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/8599/capmf-summary-1718-east-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/8600/capmf-summary-1718-falkirk.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8601/capmf-summary-1718-fife.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8602/capmf-summary-1718-glasgow.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8603/capmf-summary-1718-highland.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8604/capmf-summary-1718-inverclyde.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8605/capmf-summary-1718-midlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8606/capmf-summary-1718-moray.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8607/capmf-summary-1718-northayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8608/capmf-summary-1718-northlanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8609/capmf-summary-1718-orkney.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/8610/capmf-summary-1718-perth-and-kinross.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Perth and Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/8611/capmf-summary-1718-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/8612/capmf-summary-1718-scottishborders.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8613/capmf-summary-1718-shetland.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Shetland Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8614/capmf-summary-1718-southayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8615/capmf-summary-1718-southlanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8616/capmf-summary-1718-stirling.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8617/capmf-summary-1718-westdunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8618/capmf-summary-1718-westlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2017-18: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2017/18 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8622/mapmf-annual-report-201617.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2016-17 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8623/mapmf-data-analysis-report-2015-16.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2015-16 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8624/mapmf-data-analysis-report-2014-15.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2014-15 Annual Report" c:"The CAPMRF measures key performance indicators for welfare and money advice services funded by Scottish Local Authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis. The report aims to help ‘tell the story’ of the value of advice services, as well as provide a mechanism for councils to benchmark their performance and identify improvements." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8728/mapmf-summary-1617-aberdeen.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8729/mapmf-summary-1617-aberdeenshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8730/mapmf-summary-1617-angus.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8731/mapmf-summary-1617-argyll-and-bute.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Argyll and Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8732/mapmf-summary-1617-clackmannanshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8733/mapmf-summary-1617-dumgal.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Dumfries and Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8734/mapmf-summary-1617-dundee.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8735/mapmf-summary-1617-eastayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8736/mapmf-summary-1617-eastdunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8737/mapmf-summary-1617-eastlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8738/mapmf-summary-1617-eastrenfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8739/mapmf-summary-1617-edinburgh.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: City of Edinburgh Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/8740/mapmf-summary-1617-falkirk.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8741/mapmf-summary-1617-fife.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8742/mapmf-summary-1617-glasgow.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8743/mapmf-summary-1617-highland.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8744/mapmf-summary-1617-inverclyde.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8745/mapmf-summary-1617-midlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8746/mapmf-summary-1617-moray.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8747/mapmf-summary-1617-naneileansiar.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8748/mapmf-summary-1617-northayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8749/mapmf-summary-1617-northlanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/8750/mapmf-summary-1617-orkney.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/8751/mapmf-summary-1617-perthkinross.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Perth and Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8752/mapmf-summary-1617-renfrewshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Renfrewshire Council" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8753/mapmf-summary-1617-scottishborders.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8754/mapmf-summary-1617-shetland.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Shetland Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Shetland Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8755/mapmf-summary-1617-southayrshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8756/mapmf-summary-1617-southlanarkshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8757/mapmf-summary-1617-stirling.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8758/mapmf-summary-1617-westdunbartonshire.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2016-17: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8759/mapmf-summary-1617-westlothian.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2016-17: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2016/17 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8761/aberdeen-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Aberdeen City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeen City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8762/aberdeenshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Aberdeenshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Aberdeenshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8763/angus-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Angus Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Angus Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8764/argyll-bute-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Argyll and Bute Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Argyll and Bute Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8765/clackmannanshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Clackmannanshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Clackmannanshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8766/cne-siar-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8767/dumgal-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Dumfries and Galloway Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Dumfries and Galloway Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8768/dundee-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Dundee City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Dundee City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/8769/east-ayrshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: East Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/8770/east-dunbartonshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: East Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for East Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8771/east-lothian-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: East Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for East Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8772/east-renfrewshiremapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: East Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for East Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8773/edinburgh-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: City of Edinburgh Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for City of Edinburgh Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8774/falkirk-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Falkirk Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Falkirk Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8775/fife-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Fife Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Fife Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8776/glasgow-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Glasgow City Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Glasgow City Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8777/highland-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Highland Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Highland Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/8778/inverclyde-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Inverclyde Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Inverclyde Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/8779/midlothian-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Midlothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Midlothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/8780/moray-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2015-16: Moray Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Moray Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8781/north-ayrshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2015-16: North Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for North Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8782/north-lanarkshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: North Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for North Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/8783/orkney-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Orkney Islands Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Orkney Islands Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/8784/perth-kinross-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Perth and Kinross Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Perth and Kinross Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/8785/renfrewshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Renfrewshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Renfrewshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/8786/scottish-borders-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: Scottish Borders Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Scottish Borders Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/8787/south-ayrshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: South Ayrshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for South Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/8788/south-lanarkshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: South Lanarkshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for South Lanarkshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/8789/stirling-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2015-16: Stirling Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for Stirling Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/8790/west-dunbartonshire-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework Summary 2015-16: West Dunbartonshire Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for West Dunbartonshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/8791/west-lothian-mapmf-summary-report-1516.pdf t:"Common Advice Performance Management Reporting Framework 2015-16: West Lothian Council" c:"Summary of the key findings from the data returns for 2015/16 for the CAPMRF for West Lothian Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/8901/IS-DPS-myaccount-DPIA-v3.4-FINAL-Public.pdf t:"Myaccount Data Privacy Impact Assessment" c:"Assessment of the data privacy risks associated with myaccount." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/9033/PDA-in-Project-Management-Qualification-Flyer-C19.pdf t:"Professional Development Award in Project Management" c:"The Professional Development Award (PDA) is a SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) level 8 qualification and is certified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0017/12473/varieties/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/9034/BA-flyer-cohort-4.pdf t:"Business Analysis Qualifications" c:"The Business Analysis Programme has a broad scope focusing

on the practical application of organisational analysis through

to planning and implementing outcomes of the analysis." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/9042/CS-EastAyrshire-CustomerJourneyMapping.pdf t:"Advanced customer journey mapping at East Ayrshire Council" c:"Case study of advanced customer journey mapping workshop at East Ayrshire Council." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/9043/cs-shetland-customer-journey-mapping.pdf t:"Shetland Islands Council - customer journey mapping and data workshop" c:"The IS Business Analysis team were contacted by Shetland Islands Council who were looking to upskill staff through training to help make best use of data in their day-to-day work and to help build evidence based business cases." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9044/cs-south-lan-revenues-benefits.pdf t:"South Lanarkshire Council - Revenues and Benefits Review" c:"The IS change managenment team supported South Lanarkshire Council with an ongoing review of their Benefits & Revenues and Customer Contact Centre." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9045/cs-stirling-LOIP.pdf t:"Stirling Local Outcomes Improvement Plan" c:"The IS change team acted as a critical friend for Stirling Council during development of its LOIP and facilitated a workshop for partners on how it would be implemented." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/9046/cs-TEC.pdf t:"Technology Enabled Care - Responder Service" c:"In October 2017 the Scottish Government Technology Enabled Care (TEC) team invited the IS change team to input to a national event of TEC colleagues. Following that, the Scottish Government enlisted the support of the Change team to plan an event which would look at building a national business case for the Telecare Responder Service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9053/leading-transformation.pdf t:"Leading Transformation: The English Local Government Experience" c:"Report on a SOLACE masterclass in which staff from English local government shared their experiences of leading transformation at a time of severe financial austerity." thumbnail:"https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/_resources/images/change-management-images/leading-transformation.jpg/w460.jpg"
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/9056/volunteering-in-local-govt.pdf t:"Volunteering in Local Government" c:"This report brings together examples of volunteering in local government in the UK and beyond. The examples are drawn from a variety of sources including research reports, articles and council websites. The aim is to demonstrate how volunteering can contribute to existing and enhanced service delivery and ultimately improved outcomes for communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/9057/volunteering-mgmt-report.pdf t:"Volunteering in Local Government: Volunteer Management" c:"This report brings together examples of volunteer management in local government. The examples are drawn from a variety of sources including research reports, articles and council websites. The aim is to demonstrate how volunteering can contribute to existing and enhanced service delivery and ultimately improved outcomes for communities." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9058/final-central-business-support-report.pdf t:"Report on the Centralisation of Business Support Functions" c:"As part of ad hoc support provided to a council, the Business Analysis team at the Improvement Service conducted research to assist with a review of centralisation of business support functions, with particular emphasis on the model adopted for school administration." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/9059/income-generation-research.pdf t:"Income Generation Research" c:"This report aims to provide an overview of research on income generation within councils in the UK and to provide examples of councils who have successfully

undertaken projects or have altered how they deliver their services to generate income for their area." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/9060/asdm-in-scottish-local-authorities-may2017.pdf t:"Alternative Service Delivery Models in Scottish Local Authorities" c:"Survey of council Chief Executives around the development, implementation and proposed arrangements for

Alternative Service Delivery Models across Scotland. The survey was also intended to provide a picture around the scale and scope of ASDMs and how they are being used to assist councils in the design and delivery of services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/9061/change-management-survey-output-report-2017.pdf t:"Change Manager's Network Survey Report 2017" c:"Key findings of a survey about change management activities within Scottish councils." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9062/change-mgmt-survey-report.pdf t:"Survey of Change Management in Scotland’s Local Authorities 2015" c:"Results of a survey to gain baseline data on change activity within Scottish councils" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/9093/CPIB-Papers-28Feb19.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - February 2019" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in February 2019." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9094/CPIB-Papers-28Nov18.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2018" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in November 2018." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/9095/CPIB-Papers-29aug18.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2018" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2018." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/9096/CPIB-Papers-24May18.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2018" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2018." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/9097/CPIB-Papers-30nov17.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - November 2017" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in November 2017." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/9098/CPIB-Papers-31aug17.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - August 2017" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in August 2017." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/9099/CIPB-Papers-25may17.pdf t:"Community Planning Improvement Board - May 2017" c:"Minutes from the meeting of the Community Planning Improvement Board in May 2017." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9107/elc-delivery-progress-report-dec-18.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report, December 2018" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9108/elc-delivery-progress-report-june-19.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Progress Report, June 2019" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/9109/elc-delivery-progress-report-september-2019.pdf t:"Early Learning and Childcare Progress Report, September 2019" c:"Update on progress towards delivering expanded early learning and childcare provisions and the status of the sector regarding uptake, workforce and capacity." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/9131/ed-improvement-guide.pdf t:"Economic Development Improvement Guide" c:"A practical toolkit to encourage councils to ‘raise the bar’ in economic development by critically reviewing their activities and identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/9132/SA-checklist-economic-profile.pdf t:"Economic Profile Self-assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/9133/SA-checklist-economicstrategy.pdf t:"Economic Strategy Self-assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9134/SA-checklist-appraisinginterventions.pdf t:"Appraising Economic Development Interventions – Self-Assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9135/SA-checklist-corporate-economic-potential.pdf t:"Assessing the Council’s Corporate Economic Potential – Self Assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/9136/SA-checklist-monitoringandevaluation.pdf t:"Assessing the Monitoring and Evaluation system – Self-Assessment Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/9137/SA-checklist-partnerships.pdf t:"Partnerships Checklist" c:"Checklist to assist councils to systematically review their economic development service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9148/SLAED-indicators-report-2017-18.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2017-18" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/9149/SLAED-headline-report-2017-18.pdf t:"SLAED Headline Indicators Report 2017-18" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/9150/slaed-indicators-framework-report-201617.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2016-17" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/9151/slaed-indicators-framework-report-2015-16.pdf t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2015-16" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9152/slaed-indicators-framework-report-2014-15.pdf t:"SALED Indicators Framework Report 2014-15" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9153/SLAED-Indicators-Framework-Report-201314-FINAL.PDF t:"SLAED Indicators Framework Report 2013-14" c:"The SLAED Indicators Framework Report provides consistent evidence of what Scottish councils are delivering in their role as local economic development organisations. It includes a set of measures that can be used to assess the delivery of council economic development activity and assist in identifying areas for improvement." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/9156/regional-approaches-to-maximising-inclusive-economic-growth.pdf t:"Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth: Local Authorities’ Perspective " c:"Report on a consultation exercise to

explore councils’ experiences of regional working in the context of promoting inclusive economic growth." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9157/consultant-brief-LA-regional-economic-approaches.pdf t:"Consultancy Brief: Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth" c:"Brief for a consultation exercise to

explore councils’ experiences of regional working in the context of promoting inclusive economic growth." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/9167/SROI-co-location-advice-workers.pdf t:"Forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis on the Co-location of Advice Workers with Consensual Access to Individual Medical Records in Medical Practices" c:"The report provides a forecast of the social return from the investment in co-locating advice workers in medical practices and allowing advisors consensual access to the medical records of individuals." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9522/lcpar-feedback-framework1903.pdf t:"Framework for feedback on draft Local Child Poverty Action Reports" c:"This framework provides a basis for feedback on draft Local Child Poverty Action Reports. It is intended as a tool to help identify examples of good practice as well as areas for improvement that local areas may wish to consider." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/9548/place-principle.pdf t:"Place Principle" c:"The ‘place principle’ was developed collaboratively with a range of organisations to provide a

shared context for place-based work." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/9567/Option-30-Report.pdf t:"Option 30 Report (National Roads Maintenance Review)" c:"The National Roads Maintenance Review identified 30 separate options to be taken forward. One of the key options identified was Option 30 “to undertake an assessment of the optimum arrangements for the management and maintenance of roads in Scotland”." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0021/9570/RCP-prog-mandate.docx t:"Roads Collaboration Programme Mandate" c:"The Programme Mandate sets out the scope and required outcomes of the Roads Collaboration Programme, based on the strategic policy objectives set out by the Strategic Action Group." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9652/cedar_workshop-vaw-conference.pdf t:"'Early Years Domestic Abuse Recovery  - Fife CEDAR Plus Project'" c:"Presentation by Sheila Noble, Co-ordinator, Fife Violence Against Women Partnership and Cara Mannix, Fife CEDAR+ Co-ordinator" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/9653/da_routine_enquiry_workshop.pdf t:"Domestic Abuse & Routine Enquiry Awareness Raising" c:"Presentation by Sandra Hall – Health Improvement Practitioner, NHS A&A - and Geraldine McGivern – Community Safety Officer, South Ayrshire Council" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/9654/cea_scottish_prison_service_workshop.pdf t:"Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Within a Custodial Setting" c:"" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/9655/group_discussion_actions.pdf t:"Group discussion - National Violence Against Women Network Conference" c:"Discussion from the National Violence Against Women Network Conference 2017 where attendees were asked to identify the actions that they would undertake as a result of the conference." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/9658/cedar-conference-report-2019.pdf t:"Recovering from Domestic Abuse: Cedar’s Impact in Scotland - Conference Report" c:"Recovering from the 2019 Cedar Network Conference, which examined the impact of Cedar in Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/9668/primary-prevention-guidance.pdf t:"Violence Against Women and Girls: Primary Prevention Guidance for Community Planning Partners" c:"Guidance that supports local community planning partners to develop effective local strategies and activities to promote and embed gender equality and prevent VAWG from ever occurring." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/9669/equally-safe-quality-standards-performance-framework.pdf t:"Equally Safe Quality Standards and Performance Framework" c:"A set of quality standards and performance indicators for local Violence Against Women Partnerships. They can be used to measure, demonstrate and improve the activities they are undertaking at a local level to address violence against women and girls and the impact this work is having." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9670/em-masterclass-vaw.pdf t:"Presentation: Engaging Men in Tackling Violence Against Women" c:"Slides from the elected member masterclass on engaging men in tackling violence against women. Hosted by the National Viiolence Against Women Network and White Ribbon Scotland." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/9699/PHScotland.pdf t:"IS response to the consultation on a new national public health body: 'Public Health Scotland'" c:"IS response to the consultation on a new national public health body: 'Public Health Scotland'" thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/9710/hscp-briefing-welfare-advisors-general-practice-mar18.pdf t:"Specialist Link Workers (Welfare Rights Advice) in General Practice and Primary Care Improvement Plans" c:"Primary Care Improvement Plans offer Health and Social Care Partnerships the opportunity to provide specialist link workers in general practice who can focus on meeting the social welfare and financial needs of patients and, when necessary, connect patients to sources of support in their community." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/9720/nhs-the-event-poster.pdf t:"Embedding Welfare Rights Advisors in General Practice" c:"A poster and companion postcard infographic resource summarising the findings of the Social Return on Investment evaluation conducted by the Improvement Service." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/9721/advice-in-gp-practices-key-facts.pdf t:"Integrating/Embedding Welfare Rights Advice in General Practice - Key facts" c:"A fact sheet outlining the key elements required to develop Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships in General Practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0025/9754/WAHP_partnership_agreement_27112018.doc t:"WAHP partnership agreement" c:"A Partnership Agreement for those who are integrating welfare advice services into NHS settings, The agreement sets out the working arrangements between the advice service and general practice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0026/9755/paper_7_data_sharing_consent_privacy_policy.doc t:"WAHP data sharing agreement" c:"Data Sharing Agreement for those who are integrating welfare advice services into NHS settings." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0027/9756/privacy_policy.doc t:"WAHP privacy policy" c:"Privacy Policy for use by those who are integrating welfare advice services into NHS settings." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0028/9757/consent_form.doc t:"WAHP consent form" c:"Consent form for use by those who are integrating welfare advice services into NHS settings," thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/9759/talent-management-final-report.pdf t:"Talent management in public services in scotland" c:"Research by the University of the West of Scotland, Napier University  and the Improvement Service to establish the current nature and status of talent management across Scotland’s public services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/9760/talent-management-practitioner-report.pdf t:"Talent Management in Public Services in Scotland: Practitioner Report" c:"Research by the University of the West of Scotland, Napier University  and the Improvement Service to establish the current nature and status of talent management across Scotland’s public services." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/9796/debt-advice-funding-model-prelim-report.pdf t:"A preliminary report on potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice" c:"Evaluation of potential funding models and delivery approaches which could be used to allocate the levy funding devolved to the Scottish Government for debt advice." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/9834/CBI_Feasibility_Project_Interim_Report_Sept_2019_FINAL_FOR_WEB.pdf t:"Assessing the feasilbility of Citizens' Basic Income Pilots in Scotland: an interim report" c:"Report by the Citizen’s Basic Income Feasibility Study Steering Group to provide an overview of the Scottish CBI feasibility study so far. The purpose of this interim

report is to share progress and to seek feedback from councillors and the Scottish Government on

progress to date and the proposed next steps." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/9889/planning-skills-member-orgs.pdf t:"Planning Skills members" c:"Full list of Planning Skils member organiastions." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/9994/KAG-purpose-faqs.pdf t:"Key Agencies - Frequently Asked Questions" c:"Information on the Key Agencies Group - who the Key Agencies are and what they do." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/9995/architecture-design-scotland-councillor-information-sheet.pdf t:"A+DS - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about Architecture and Design Scotland, one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/9996/HES-em-info.pdf t:"Historic Environment Scotland - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about Historic Environment Scotland, one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/9997/sepa-councillor-information-note.pdf t:"SEPA - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/9998/scottish-natural-heritage-councillor-information-note.pdf t:"Scottish Natural Heritage - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about Scottish Natural Heritage, one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""
https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0036/9999/scottish-water-councillor-information-sheet.pdf t:"Scottish Water - Councillor Information Sheet" c:"Information about Scottish Water, one of the key agencies." thumbnail:""