Kerry Lorimer

Freelance journalist

Recent articles

Scotland’s social care system finances ‘precarious’

The financial position of Scotland’s integration joint boards has become increasingly precarious,... Read more
MPs: Ministers have ‘accepted’ courts backlog as problem continues to grow

The government has failed to take urgent action to address record crown court backlogs, with “... Read more
Councils sceptical about reorganisation, survey finds

Fewer than one in four senior local government figures believe reorganisation will tackle the... Read more
Aid budget cut to fund defence spending

The government has been urged to rethink its fiscal strategy in the light of its decision to raid... Read more
Councils’ climate enthusiasm ‘hindered by lack of clarity and limited, fragmented funding’

Action by councils to tackle climate change is being thwarted by lack of resources and a “... Read more
Minister: Reorganisation will not herald fiscal devolution

The government has ruled out the prospect of further fiscal devolution as part of its drive to... Read more
CIPFA library research reveals rising income not enough in face of cost pressures

The cost of running libraries remains a “significant challenge” despite income from the service... Read more
Scottish health spending frozen in real terms despite promised increase

Health spending in Scotland faces a real-terms freeze next year, despite Scottish Government claims... Read more
Fixing SEND system calls for ‘bold and brave action’

More than half of councils with education remits face Section 114 notices when the temporary fix... Read more
CIPFA ‘deeply concerned’ by exceptional financial support

A record number of councils asked the government for exceptional financial support for 2025-26, and... Read more

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