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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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| 2 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on Scottish Pension Funds and frackingA COSLA Spokesperson said: "We know that administering authorities and pension funds take their responsibilities seriously and operate within both their legal and fiduciary duties... |
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| 30 August 2018 |
Helping older people to live independentlyStrategy will address isolation, loneliness and improve access to housing.Older people are being helped to understand how their housing choices will impact on their lives as they... |
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| 28 August 2018 |
Council leaders from across Scotland to meet in ForfarLeading Councillors from the length and breadth of Scotland will head for Angus later this week as the COSLA Leaders Meeting gathers in Forfar on Friday morning.Hosted by Angus... |
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| 24 August 2018 |
COSLA comment on free access to sanitary products for studentsFree sanitary products will be available to pupils, students and learners at schools, colleges and universities. Councillor Alison Evison, COSLA President said: "Councils work... |
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| 21 August 2018 |
More support for parentsNew engagement plan to improve links between home and school.The first ever national action plan to encourage and support all parents to be fully involved in their child’s... |
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| 21 August 2018 |
Comment piece from COSLA Children and Young People SpokespersonCOSLA Children and Young People Spokesperson, Councillor Stephen McCabe"One of the key priorities for local government across Scotland is to ensure that every child, regardless of... |
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| 16 August 2018 |
COSLA comment on Trade Union facility time reportingA COSLA spokesperson said: “Good industrial relations rely on effective engagement with employees and their representatives. Trade Union facility time is an important component of... |
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| 16 August 2018 |
COSLA comment on summary report on the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group's 2017-18 Winter InitiativeCouncillor Elena Whitham, COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson said:"I would like to add my thanks to the individuals and organisations who provided so much practical support to... |
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| 15 August 2018 |
COSLA comment on temporary homeless accommodationCouncillor Elena Whitham, COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson said: "Councils across Scotland are currently working to deliver, by December 2018, Rapid Rehousing... |
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| 15 August 2018 |
More support for young people at risk of crimeFunding for whole system approach.Young people at risk of becoming drawn into serious offending will receive more co-ordinated support and early intervention, the Justice... |