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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 March 2018 |
Government agrees to consultative rights for local government post BREXITCOSLA, working with the other UK local authority associations last night (Monday) secured an important victory in the Brexit negotiating process with the Government agreeing that... |
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| 20 March 2018 |
COSLA Convention meets in PaisleyScotland’s leading councillors will meet in Paisley later this week as COSLA’s full Convention descends on Renfrewshire.Hosted by Renfrewshire Council, the COSLA Convention will... |
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| 16 March 2018 |
COSLA comment on attainment gap figuresCOSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson Councillor Stephen McCabe said: “While COSLA welcomes these figures, we are deeply aware that a lot of work is still needed to... |
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| 12 March 2018 |
26 million pounds for local regenerationCommunities across Scotland will benefit from a share of £26 million to support local regeneration.A total of 24 projects will be awarded funding in 2018/19 as part of the... |
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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... |