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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils must publish an annual performance report that shows how well they are delivering services and meeting their objectives. The report must provide clear information on performance against key priorities, outcomes, and statutory indicators, and it should be accessible to the public. This duty is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in local government. Councils often include comparisons with previous years and explain actions taken to improve services.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Audit Scotland
Accounts Commission
Improvement Service
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLAR) Scotland
Standards and frameworks
4