News
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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| 8 March 2018 |
Improvement Service Appoints Interim Chief ExecutiveThe Improvement Service today (Thursday) announced the appointment of an interim Chief Executive, initially for 8 months, who will succeed Colin Mair, who retires at the end of... |
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| 7 March 2018 |
COSLA response to the Minister for Local Government and HousingResponding to the Minister for Local Government and Housing Kevin Stewart’s comments earlier today (Wednesday) on the most recent set of recommendation from the Homelessness and... |
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| 5 March 2018 |
Fife confirms its climate commitmentFife Council strengthens its commitment to climate change action and our reputation for sustainability. Fife’s people, businesses and environment depend upon the way we reduce... |
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| 5 March 2018 |
COSLA welcomes triggering of the Bellwin SchemeCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison has this afternoon welcomed the announcement that Ministers will consider financial assistance for local councils under the Bellwin Scheme... |
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| 3 March 2018 |
COSLA response to Scottish Government financial support due to bad weatherCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison has this afternoon welcomed the announcement that Ministers will consider financial assistance for local councils under the Bellwin Scheme... |
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| 1 March 2018 |
COSLA OFFICE CLOSED1st and 2nd March: The office will remain closed today, and will remain so until Monday 5th March. Staff will still be contactable by email / mobile or telephone during... |
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| 1 March 2018 |
COSLA Responds to DFM Comments on Early Learning and Childcare PolicyResponding to a request from John Swinney for Council Leaders to get on board with the Early Learning and Childcare Policy, COSLA’s Education Spokesperson Councillor Stephen... |
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| 27 February 2018 |
COSLA comment on Temporary Traffic Restriction OrdersCouncillor Elena Whitham, COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson stated: "Yesterday Police Scotland confirmed to Scottish Local Government that they will be hosting a working... |
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| 26 February 2018 |
COSLA welcomes initial recommendations from the Poverty and Inequality CommissionCllr Elena Whitham, COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson and Cllr Stephen McCabe, COSLA Children and Young Persons Spokesperson jointly stated:"COSLA welcomes the initial... |
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| 21 February 2018 |
Scottish Local Government needs long term sustainable fundingScottish Local Government needs long term sustainable funding COSLA has said.COSLA reiterated that pay remains a major issue now that expectations have been raised by the removal... |