Formal board meeting - paper 6 - public sector reform - 26 September 2025

This document contains an overview of the Public Sector Reform (PSR) agenda in Scotland and the Cairngorms National Park Authority's role in it. The paper recommends the Board note the strategic direction from the Scottish Government and the place prototype work in the Dee and South Esk catchments. The Scottish Government wants public services to be efficient, joined-up, preventative, empowering, and sustainable, aiming to reduce costs by £1 billion over five years. Key workstreams include leadership, accountability, community empowerment, and ensuring the right delivery landscape. The Park Authority is part of the Environment and Economy Leaders Group (EELG) cluster and is involved in place prototype work in the Dee catchment, focusing on catchment resilience. The Park Authority is also increasing the digitisation of its services and is developing a Workforce Management Plan to align with PSR requirements, while also recognising risks in delivering change and maintaining a skilled workforce.