What do local authorities have to do from 1 April next year?
All local authorities have a duty to follow the legislation set out in Part V of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. In addition, Scottish Ministers issued guidance to local authorities on 12 December 2006 which explains how the changes in the legislation should be followed from 1 April 2007 and how new good practices should be adopted by them. The publication of the guidance will ensure that consistency of practice is adopted throughout Scotland.
