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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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| 25 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on bullying in schoolA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Scotland’s councils take the issue of bullying very seriously indeed and are committed to dealing with the issue. "We welcome the work which has... |
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| 25 May 2018 |
New national school clothing grantThousands to benefit from minimum £100 grant.An estimated 120,000 families will benefit from a new £100 national minimum school clothing grant in Scotland as a result of... |
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| 25 May 2018 |
COSLA President is supporting PROCESSIONS on Sunday 10th June 2018The President of COSLA, Councillor Alison Evison is joining thousands of women and girls across the UK who will walk together as part of a mass participatory artwork to celebrate... |
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| 24 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on GMB ballotCouncillor Gail Macgregor, COSLA’s resources Spokesperson said: "COSLA’s pay offer for 2018/19 to the entire local government workforce is in line with the new public sector pay... |
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| 21 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on SPICe Report Local Government Finance Figures 2013-14 to 2018-19A COSLA Spokesperson said: “There is no doubt that Councils have suffered the brunt of cuts in recent years and the simple truth is that Scotland’s councils have no room left to... |
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| 18 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on school mealsA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Scotland's Councils are committed to giving all of our children a healthy, nutritious meal everyday. “Councils do the very best they can and we have... |
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| 18 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on equal pay claimsA COSLA Spokesperson said: “The first thing to say is that it is not for COSLA to comment on equal pay agreements that are made at an individual level with authorities.“What I can... |
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| 18 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on self-direct supportA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Councils have been supportive of the self-directed support agenda and remain committed to making it work. SDS represents a significant shift in social... |
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| 17 May 2018 |
COSLA comment on funeral expensesA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Local authorities understand that bereavement is a stressful time for families, and are committed to making costs as affordable and transparent as... |
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| 17 May 2018 |
Joint COSLA and Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund open for applicationsThe joint COSLA and Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) is once again open for applications. RCGF is delivered in partnership with Scottish Government.... |