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COSLA The voice of Local Government in Scotland since 1975. https://linktr.ee/cosla The representative voice of Scottish local government.
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Conference facilities available at excellent daily rates

20/10/2026

Yesterday, Councillor Kelly Parry, Leader of Midlothian Council and Councillor Owen O'Donnell Leader of East Renfrewshire Council joined Martin Geissler on BBC Podcast, Scotcast.

They discuss the Scottish Government's public sector reform: proposal for reform of local governance.

Listen to the episode 'Council Shake-up' here: https://ow.ly/yBOj50ZZkCe

🎙️Look out for the next episode of Scotcast, exploring the future of Local Government, featuring Cllr Kelly Parry, Leade...
19/10/2026

🎙️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!

19/10/2026

We're one month out from the COSLA Conference 2026 which will take place on the 19th and 20th of November at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews.

This year's theme is Local Leadership in a Changing World, and we will be joined by a number of incredible speakers and leaders.

More information and sign up here: https://www.cosla.gov.uk/conference-centre/COSLA-Conference-2026

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech on devolution, COSLA Vice President, Cllr Steven Heddle stressed the need for ...
18/10/2026

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.

“The Prime Minister has set out UK Government’s thinking around greater devolution to Scotland and to Local Government in particular. COSLA is strongly supportive of that principle of subsidiarity, and has been actively and positively involved in discussions around regional economic partnership working, albeit not the specifics of the Prime Minister’s speech today. The development of any proposals such as this must be based around meaningful engagement. COSLA stands ready to participate fully in any discussions with both UK and Scottish Governments around the future shape of local democracy in Scotland.

“Our position remains consistent - this must be about bringing decisions closer to communities, improving local democracy and delivering better outcomes for all. This should not be devolution imposed from the top down.

“Communities and vital staff delivering services day-in-day out must meaningfully inform the future of local services and UK Government must work with COSLA on any future devolution proposals.”

https://www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2026/october/devolution-to-scotland-and-to-local-government

Scotland’s councils work every day to create communities where everyone can feel safe, welcome and included.Local govern...
16/10/2026

Scotland’s councils work every day to create communities where everyone can feel safe, welcome and included.

Local government has a vital role in preventing hate crime, supporting people who experience it and working with communities and partners to tackle the prejudice that can lie behind it.

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 that work.

Read and share our toolkit ➡️ https://ow.ly/A8rt50ZXWRT

COSLA welcomed the commencement of the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026 on ...
16/10/2026

COSLA welcomed the commencement of the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2026 on the 15th of October.

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

➡️Swipe to learn more

We're looking forward to welcoming ACC Catriona Paton and Dr Sabir Zazai to the COSLA Conference 2026. They will be join...
15/10/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming ACC Catriona Paton and Dr Sabir Zazai to the COSLA Conference 2026.

They will be joining us for a masterclass about fostering cohesive communities drawing on their experiences as Assistant Chief Constable in Police Scotland and Chief Executive of Scottish Refugee Council.

We look forward to hearing from them on the 19th November.

➡️ Find out more and book your place today: https://ow.ly/mo8V50ZXWlm

COSLA has today (15th October) issued a statement welcoming the commencement of the European Charter of Local Self-Gover...
15/10/2026

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://ow.ly/RML050ZXTVo

As the winter vaccination programme for flu and Covid begins, COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Cllr Paul Kelly...
14/10/2026

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://ow.ly/NYbl50ZXyKn

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