COSLA

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland since 1975.

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🎙️Look out for the next episode of Scotcast, exploring the future of Local Government, featuring Cllr Kelly Parry, Leader of Midlothian Council, and Cllr Owen O’Donnell, Leader of East Renfrewshire Council!

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COSLA today welcomes the further commitment of the Scottish Government to the European Charter of Local Self Government through the publication of guidance.

🔗Read the guidance here: https://t.co/hkkl8srEBl
🔗Read our statement on the Charter here: https://t.co/XHTzXCbszS

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Every day, Local Government staff in schools and children’s services help children, young people and families thrive. As education reform discussions continue, COSLA Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan, shares his thanks to Local Government colleagues.

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The next post in our COSLA Explains series looks at education reform as part of the Scottish Government's Local Government Reform proposals.

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COSLA Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan, has today (22nd October) commented on education reform as part of the Scottish Government's Public Service Reform proposals.

📰 Read the full statement here: https://t.co/Pr2gvLeZqI

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Cllr Kelly Parry and Cllr Owen O'Donnell joined Martin Geissler on Scotcast yesterday. They discussed the Scottish Government's public sector reform: proposal for reform of local governance.

Listen to the episode 'Council Shake-up' on BBC iPlayer here: https://t.co/KCzeFCneCr

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🎙️Look out for the next episode of Scotcast, exploring the future of Local Government, featuring Cllr Kelly Parry, Leader of Midlothian Council, and Cllr Owen O’Donnell, Leader of East Renfrewshire Council!

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We're one month out from the COSLA Conference 2026 in St Andrews on the 19th and 20th of November, covering the theme of Local Leadership in a Changing World.

More information and sign up here: https://t.co/G1b4AYD5Vu

#LocalLeadership #COSLAConference2026

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Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech on devolution, COSLA Vice President, Cllr Steven Heddle stressed the need for early and meaningful engagement with Scottish Local Government around any significant proposals for a model of regional empowerment.

https://t.co/j30loTkM1x

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Through our Understanding Hate Crime Toolkit, COSLA and the Scottish Government are supporting councils with practical information and examples of good practice to help strengthen their work to tackle prejudice and prevent hate crime.

Read our toolkit ➡️ https://t.co/SfDuR9bFvf

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The next in our COSLA Explains series provides an overview of the European Charter of Local Self-Government and how it can shape the future of Scotland's public services.

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We're looking forward to welcoming ACC Catriona Paton from Police Scotland and Dr Sabir Zazai from Scottish Refugee Council to the COSLA Conference 2026, for a masterclass about fostering cohesive communities.

➡️ Find out more and book your place today: https://t.co/bh9eoodOsC

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COSLA has today (15th October) issued a statement welcoming the commencement of the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026.

🔗Read the full statement here: https://t.co/dNikMRTCoc

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As the winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid begins, COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Cllr Paul Kelly, emphasises the importance of getting vaccinated for people at greatest risk.

🔗 Further information is available here: https://t.co/aPYFDhJK82

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For Andrii, resolving his immigration situation brought the certainty he needed to focus on rebuild his life in Scotland.

With support from @UNmigration and @scotrefcouncil, in partnership with @COSLA, he was able to regain legal status and move forward with confidence.

👉https://t.co/CW5JKSYZjU

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📢 Our latest Elected Member Bulletin is out now! In this issue:

🟣Public Service Reform
🟣COSLA Conference 2026
🟣 Hate Crime Awareness Week

...and much more!

Read here ➡️: https://t.co/Zsjybbx210

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Hate crime has no place in Scotland's communities. This #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, read our latest blog on the importance of tackling prejudice, supporting community cohesion and building places where everyone belongs.

🔗 https://t.co/BjDEz01nzr

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A new report from the Institute of Health Equity, A Fairer, Healthier Scotland: The Collaboration for Health Equity, highlights the importance of tackling the wider determinants of health and reinforces the value of locally-led solutions.

Read more: https://t.co/D9INebrRIb

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This #EuropeanLocalDemocracyWeek, Councillor @KatiePragnell
reflects on her journey into local politics, finding her voice and learning to lead in her community.

Read her blog: Finding My Voice in Politics: Learning to Lead and Learning to Belong 👇

https://t.co/XvzBIrf9Nn

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It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week. COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Maureen Chalmers, says 'there is no place for hate in Scotland.'

Hear more of what she said in our video.

#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #NoPlaceforHate