Sarah Watters

Secretary to Account Commission (Audit Scotland), proud military mum

[COSLA @COSLA]

After a week of intense discussions between COSLA and Scottish Government, and with our Trade Unions, Council Leaders will meet this morning to consider the options for making a revised pay offer

Read more ➡️https://t.co/LxlpYxBHJZ

[Inverclyde Council @inverclyde]

We're delighted to have been shortlisted at the
@COSLA
Excellence Awards for our peatland restoration work with @peatlandACTION and @GCVgreennetwork
and the treeplanting with @GreenActionT🌳

Read more here 👉https://t.co/vqISbvzLVv

[COSLA @COSLA]

15 projects from across Scotland have been named finalists for the 2024 COSLA Excellence Awards - celebrating the very best of Scottish Local Government.

Full list & more info🔗 https://t.co/sTRzvKMVnG

[COSLA @COSLA]

A joint meeting took place yesterday (Tuesday 30th July) between COSLA, Trade Unions and Scottish Government.

Full statement from COSLA Resources Spokesperson, @KatieHagmannSNP ➡️https://t.co/WWVpAs4aWP

[Jane OD @MsJaneOD]

We consistently ask for fair funding from national governments - this document sets out why it is so important for our communities

[Jillian Gibson @JillianGibby]

Looking forward to day 2 of the @CYCJScotland Youth Justice Conference. Yesterday was incredible… I’m sure today will be equally inspiring.

#YJConf24

[COSLA @COSLA]

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay2024, a day established by the United Nations to honour refugees across the globe. Scottish Councils continue to welcome refugees forced to leave their homes & support New Scots to rebuild their lives in Scotland from day one of arrival. #RefugeesWelcome

[Sarah Watters @SarahWatCosla]

Second half! ⁦@HolyroodEvents⁩ - great discussion on ‘unlikely alliances’ to solve some of Scotland’s big issues like public health and poverty ⁦@COSLA⁩

[Sarah Watters @SarahWatCosla]

Great to be invited to join Holyrood events, celebrating 25years ⁦@HolyroodEvents⁩ ⁦@COSLA⁩

[COSLA @COSLA]

COSLA recently shared a 'Significant Seven' list of asks from Local Government ahead of the UK General Election.

Read the full 'Significant Seven' plus a brand new deep-dive into one of the key asks on the European Charter of Local Self-Government: https://t.co/qOAo92O7iN

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

"Local Government, empowered and enabled, holds the key to unlocking the potential in local areas"
@COSLA VP @StevenHeddle on the importance of the democratic mandate of Scotland’s elected local representatives being recognised and respected.

https://t.co/UuVkXlLLjS

[COSLA @COSLA]

The 'Significant Seven' asks from @COSLA of the UK Government post General Election on July 4.

[COSLA @COSLA]

@COSLA comment on Pay issued this afternoon.
https://t.co/FRxHC4dvN5

[COSLA @COSLA]

Scotland's Leading Councillors come together tomorrow morning for the May Council Leaders Meeting. Chaired by the @COSLA President @MorayShona - a busy agenda awaits debate, discussion and decision.

[COSLA @COSLA]

Interested in an exciting role, as part of a wonderful Events Team in a fantastic organisation
@COSLA?

Then take a look here👇

https://t.co/2RENYJISJo

[COSLA @COSLA]

Councils want visitor levy powers to be introduced faster https://t.co/v7TSM3FJgF

[Jane OD @MsJaneOD]

One week to get those applications in for @COSLA Excellence Awards!

Colleagues across Scotland are delivering services which care for and support people while building better places to live. Looking forward to seeing those applications

[COSLA @COSLA]

An early start tomorrow for the @COSLA Resources Spokesperson @KatieHagmannSNP who will be on #GMS @BBCRadioScot in the morning at 06.30 am - talking about the @COSLA position on the Visitor Levy.

[COSLA @COSLA]

The latest COSLA email bulletin for Elected Members has been published!

In this week's issue:

🟣COSLA Presidential Team meeting with the First Minister
🟣@MsJaneOD's interview with @LGiU
🟣Find out about our next Elected Member Seminar
...& more!

🔗https://t.co/36Q3lSgOPq

[Jane OD @MsJaneOD]

Looking forward to this wider discussion over two days. Hope to see colleagues and partners there