A Brief Introduction to Local Government in Scotland
Local Government landscape
Scottish local government consists of 1,222 elected councillors operating within 32
councils. These local authorities are responsible for managing and delivering a range of
services, from education and social work to leisure and recreation. Their geographical
coverage ranges from 26 square miles in Dundee to 12,437 square miles in the
Highlands, while their population ranges from under 20,000 people in the Orkney Islands
Council area to over 600,000 in the Glasgow City Council area.
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