What we're reading - 18th February
/This article was featured in the SCDC Weekly - 18th February 2026
What we're reading
Leadership, Courage and Getting on With It
This piece explores work of Clackmannanshire Transformation Space, where public service reform measures have been undertaken in an effort to move away from transactional delivery, and towards a relational model rooted in trust, shared responsibility and long-term resilience.
What does trustworthy government look like?
This article from Scotland’s Open Government Partnership Civil Society Network introduces a new report which asks: If public trust in government is lacking, what would inspire that trust to be regained? What does a trustworthy government look like?
Manifesto for Children’s Health
The time for promises has passed. The time for action is now. This is the theme of Children’s Health Scotland’s new manifesto, “Every Child’s Right to Health”, which calls on all political parties, policymakers, and service leaders to put children’s health and rights at the heart of Scotland’s future.
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