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Welcome

Welcome to COSLA

COSLA, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers’ association on behalf of all 32 Scottish Councils.

Conference Centre

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The brand new COSLA Conference Centre located in Verity House provides ultra modern, flexible meeting accommodation at competitive rates.  Our huge range of facilities can handle every type of event.

Member's Area

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Our Member's Area will provide a unique one-stop source of information concerning Scottish local government.  This resource will soon be available to registered users.

Get Ready for Winter

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The Scottish Government's 'Ready for Winter?' campaign which is being delivered in partnership with the British Red Cross and a range of public, private and voluntary sector partners. 

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  • Sign up for one of the last two Annual Conference exhibition spaces (16th/17th February) - Deadline 10th February fb.me/1yLgYxuej
  • Annual Conference 2012 - 16th/17th February - day delegate places still available fb.me/1yLgYxuej
  • Only Day Delegate rates now left. http://t.co/Jnrp5GuX
  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/NeEXRZxG
  • Ground breaking, innovative and resourceful...this is Scottish Local Government at its best. http://t.co/WE0WCucD #ukpsda11
  • RT @jambodaveyk: @COSLAEvents Conference Centre is ultra busy today. Plenty of availability for future dates. Get in touch for info or tour
  • Some (rare) #ff from us @COSLAEvents @COSLAEurope @ScottishPolice @BBCRaymondB @LGAcomms @WelshLGA and @WeLoveLocalGov
  • Elderly housing strategy to encourage independent living http://t.co/iLdDaaDp #sp4
  • SCOTTISH ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE (SEEC) http://t.co/nufGOxrV
  • At Convention this morning @nicolasturgeon launches the Cities Strategy #sp4
  • Our fabulous new Conference Centre is now open for business. Whatever your event requirement, we can deliver it http://t.co/BlRaZmKg
  • Confirmed list of COSLA meetings in 2012 available now as a PDF http://t.co/FxGw7GRZ
  • Find out the latest on #scotstorm live from BBC: Scotland's winter winds http://t.co/KFehQw0r
  • Our phones are back up and running again in the Edinburgh Office http://t.co/1UXyzAJ8
  • We have a phone meltdown. Please use these in the meantime: General 07768841868; Press & Media 07788452710; Conference Centre 01313371409
  • Scottish Government launches ‘Ready for Winter?’ campaign (via @thedrum) http://t.co/33gp6hvl