Attracting, retaining and developing staff in a highly competitive labour market is becoming ever more challenging for employers, and no less so Scottish local government. Councils face not only a reduction in the number of poten-tial employees available, but also fundamental shifts in the demands on council services which impact on workforce requirements. Read how Local government is making the best use of its resources in delivering improved performance and that depends on competing for and securing the right people in the right jobs at the right time – and at an affordable cost.

Across 21st century Scottish local government, solutions to challenges must aspire to be sustainable. This category seeks to recognise projects that promote sustainable development and sustainable communities, i.e. social, environmental and economic benefits will all be demonstrable in the outcomes being achieved. Small-scale through to large-scale projects are welcomed.