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COSLA operates a 24 hour, 365 day a year media service. The media team issues statements and news about Scottish local government, and campaigns on specific issues. Media enquiries should be directed to David J Kennedy, Head of Media and Communications, 0131 474 9205, davidk@cosla.gov.uk
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| 21 February 2012 |
2012 WINNERS SHOWCASE SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT ITS VERY BESTThe 2012 COSLA Excellence Awards have honoured eight Scottish councils and their partners for outstanding quality of service to the public.West Lothian, Glasgow City, North... |
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| 7 February 2012 |
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2012 - GREAT EXPECTATIONSScotland's First Minister, Rt. Hon. Alex Salmond MSP, will be the keynote Speaker at next week's COSLA and Improvement Service Annual Conference, sponsored by Land Engineering -... |
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| 30 January 2012 |
"GROUND BREAKING, INNOVATIVE AND RESOURCEFUL..."...this is Scottish Local Government at its best! A major national award for the local authority recruitment website myjobscotland. At a time when the public sector in... |
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| 20 December 2011 |
SCOTTISH ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE (SEEC)The Scottish Energy and Environment Conference (SEEC) is now regarded as the Flagship Event of its kind for Scotland. The event attracts approximately 400 decision... |
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| 18 November 2011 |
INCREASE IN NUMBER OF BUSINESSES CONTACTING SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL BUSINESS ADVICE SERVICE16 per cent increase in new start up enquiriesIndependent survey shows 86% of businesses express overall satisfaction with service 18 November 2011 – Finance Secretary John... |
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| 17 October 2011 |
A CANDIDATE'S GUIDE TO BECOMING A COUNCILLORCOSLA and the Improvement Service have teamed up to produce a guide for prospective candidates ahead of the May 2012 Scottish local government elections. ‘A Candidate’s Guide to... |
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| 13 October 2011 |
RURAL EDUCATION COMMISSION CALLS FOR EVIDENCEThe Commission on Rural Education is seeking views on how to maximise the attainment and achievement of children and young people in rural areas of Scotland.Individuals and... |
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| 11 October 2011 |
BUSINESS GATEWAY'S RESPONSE TO EET INQUIRYIn response to the Scotsman article today (11/10/11) below is our original press release which gives a fuller understanding of the recommendations:The Business Gateway Scotland... |
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| 21 September 2011 |
COSLA VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH LEVEL OF SPIN PUT ON DISCUSSIONSCOSLA has today (Wednesday) said that it is very disappointed with the level of spin put on their discussions with Government in relation to the Spending Review.Commenting... |
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| 13 September 2011 |
COSLA RESPONSE TO PUBLICATION OF McCORMAC REVIEWSpeaking in response to the publication of the McCormac Review report this morning (Tuesday), COSLA's Education Spokeswoman Councillor Isabel Hutton said: "Enhancing... |