COSLA

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

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

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Refugee Festival Scotland returns 12–21 June 2026 with 150+ events.

@CllrChalmersSNP said "The festival showcases the diversity, creativity and welcome that helps people rebuild their lives and feel part of their community.”

Explore the programme 👇https://t.co/JpCF9nPxgQ

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The COSLA Excellence Awards 2026 are now live!

More information on our website here: https://t.co/GHe9ZBEHzZ

Apply by 5pm on Friday 24th July using our online form: https://t.co/nLgf0PV1sy

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COSLA published a series of white papers to help shape debate across all political parties.

Each paper brings together COSLA’s agreed, cross party policy positions on key issues.

We will continue to champion these proposals.

https://t.co/nwsVZdsYTR

#WeAreCOSLA

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Our manifesto sets out what local government needs from the Scottish Government to continue to serve communities.

We need the Scottish Government to work together with us, as equal partners, to deliver lasting change & improve outcomes.

https://t.co/0z3lCOxMS7

#WeAreCOSLA

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COSLA was pleased to attend the Glasgow Partners Conference, hosted by @@GlasgowCC on 2 June, bringing partners together to build resilience, strengthen cohesion and tackle shared challenges. A valuable day of insight & discussion to support inclusive communities across Scotland.

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Scottish local govt makes a huge impact:

•Scotland has 32 councils
•There are 1,226 cllrs
•Councils spend over £19 billion a year
•Councils employ more than 240,000 people

Behind every figure are services people rely on every day.

#WeAreCOSLA

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

🟣COSLA Excellence Awards 2026
🟣We Are COSLA
🟣Refugee Festival Scotland

...and much more!

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

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COSLA is the champion for councils. We:

ENGAGE.

DEVELOP.

CAMPAIGN.

CHAMPION.

LEAD.

NEGOTIATE.

SUPPORT.

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COSLA is the voice of local govt in Scotland.

We champion the vital work of councils & councillors & help secure the powers & resources they need.

We work on behalf of all 32 councils, focusing on the challenges & opportunities they face.

https://t.co/55d9WCnN1A

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A valuable discussion that reinforced our shared ambitions between Scotland and Spain for systems that consistently enable access to high quality care and support.

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Yesterday, @CllrPaulKelly met with @IMSERSO - including representatives from national and regional governments across Spain - to discuss the importance of embedding human rights approaches into the delivery and evaluation of social care services.

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Strong communities start with local government. COSLA is the cross-party voice of Scotland’s 32 councils. We champion local democracy and work to secure the powers, resources & relationships councils need to deliver for their communities..

https://t.co/55d9WCnN1A

#WeAreCOSLA

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COSLA has congratulated all newly elected and returning Members of the Scottish Parliament and called for a renewed era of partnership working between national and local government.

Read more:

https://t.co/YHcqf4cNKp

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Cllr Ricky Bell, COSLA Resources Spokesperson, recently spoke to Politics UK about the Local Growth Fund. Cllr Bell said that the UK Government’s new Local Growth Fund risks undermining Scotland’s rural economies.

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

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The COSLA Excellence Awards 2026 are now live!

More information on our website here: https://t.co/GHe9ZBEHzZ

Apply by 5pm on Friday 24th July using our online form: https://t.co/nLgf0PV1sy

[Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 @cllrpaulkelly]

Thanks to @SamaritansScot and @CGI_Global for the invitation to attend your suicide prevention roundtable today. Really important discussions on public, third and private sector working together to do all we can to support suicide prevention.

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The COSLA Health and Social Care Board held its third meeting of 2026 on Friday 22 May, chaired by @cllrpaulkelly, having productive discussions on several agenda items and hearing a presentation from Dr Douglas Lowdon, NHS Tayside, on Discharge without Delay.

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COSLA’s Health & Social Care Spokesperson @cllrpaulkelly delivered the keynote address at the Scotland Policy Conference: Next Steps for the Health & Social Care System. He focused on the role of Local Government in health & social care reform.

Read more: https://t.co/mjmZ5JOnWd

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COSLA has today issued its response to the Account Commission Report 'Delivering for the Future.'

Cllr Steven Heddle, COSLA Vice President commented on the Report, read his comments here: https://t.co/5r30Th68S5

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This #GreenHealthWeek our Environment & Economy spokesperson, Gail MacGregor, says, “access to quality green space is essential for both our physical & mental wellbeing.”

From parks and paths to biodiversity and climate action, councils are helping communities thrive.