Local Councils
Since 1995 Local elections are genially held in Scotland every 4 years, for all 32 unitary authorities which were created under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Between 1975 and 1992 elections were held every 2 years for either District or regional council, which sat for 4 year terms. The set up was created under Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
As one consequence of the Gould Report, which was a response to the fiasco of the 2007 elections, the next council elections are scheduled for 2012 (one year after the Parliamentary elections).
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