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Social Care Statistics 2014/15 Actuals (Excel)

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This publication provides a detailed analysis of social care expenditure analysed between client groups, such as: older people, people with a physical disability or sensory impairment, people with learning disabilities, people with mental health needs, asylum seekers, and other adult services (ie HIV/AIDS and substance abuse).
The information is further analysed between local authorities and other authorities.
Other information includes a breakdown of the total population by age group, assessments and reviews, number of resident weeks, number of day care sessions, numbers of clients receiving services, hours of home care and meals served. Unit costs are calculated for most activities within each client group.

Public Library Statistics 2016/17 Estimates And 2015/16 Actuals (Excel)

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This publication includes a detailed analysis of public library: revenue, expenditure and income; staffing levels; service points open to the public (including the number of people with access to online information); book stock and audio visual and electronic stock; annual issues; and inter-library loans, requests, enquiries and visits. It also includes details of agency services.
These statistics cover the library service in the UK.
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Cultural Statistics in Scotland 2015 (Excel)

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This publication contains an analysis of actual and estimated expenditure and income in Scotland on: sport, community recreation, parks and open spaces, arts, heritage and museums, tourism, libraries, archives, and other cultural activities (such as foreshore expenditure, promenades and piers, and gardening competitions).
Non-financial information includes details on the number and size of facilities. It also includes the number of events/performances/exhibitions and actual attendances for theatres, concert halls, exhibition spaces, arts centres, and museums and galleries.
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Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Guidance Notes for Welsh Authorities (2016 Edition)

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These guidance notes are intended to assist local authorities and associated organisations and systems – such as joint boards, partnerships and other vehicles established through which authorities now work in Wales – in reviewing the effectiveness of their own governance arrangements by reference to best practice and using self-assessment.

Delivering Good Governance in Local Government Guidance Notes for Welsh Authorities 2016 Edition Online

Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Guidance Notes for Scottish Authorities (2016 Edition)

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These guidance notes are intended to assist local authorities and associated organisations and systems – such as joint boards, partnerships and other vehicles established through which authorities now work in Scotland – in reviewing the effectiveness of their own governance arrangements by reference to best practice and using self-assessment.

Delivering Good Governance in Local Government Guidance Notes for Scottish Authorities 2016 Edition Online

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