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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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| 8 February 2018 |
COSLA comment on care visitsA COSLA Spokesperson said: "We would not take a view on the merit of 15 minute visits in isolation because they can be an important part of a wider package of care. Furthermore,... |
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| 31 January 2018 |
The value of local government services given more recognition in the budget dealCOSLA today (Wednesday) said that the deal agreed between Derek Mackay and the Scottish Greens puts local government in an improved position over that of the proposed settlement... |
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| 30 January 2018 |
COSLA comment on free nursery care provisionA COSLA Spokesperson said: “We are working closely with Scottish Government to cost the delivery of 1140 hours of early learning and childcare, under a model where funding will... |
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| 30 January 2018 |
COSLA response to consultation on proposed Education BillCommenting as the COSLA Response was submitted this morning (Tuesday), COSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson Councillor Stephen McCabe said: "COSLA have been... |
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| 29 January 2018 |
COSLA comment on LGBTQ bullying in schoolsA COSLA Spokesperson said: "COSLA and Scottish Councils recognise that, sadly, discrimination and prejudice continues to be experienced by children and young people in our... |
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| 26 January 2018 |
Local Government Settlement News releaseAhead of the start of the Scottish Government Budget process through Parliament next week, Council Leaders today (Friday) renewed their call for a fair settlement for local... |
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| 25 January 2018 |
Colin Mair, CEO at the Improvement Service - to retireColin Mair, Chief Executive of the Improvement Service, has announced he is to retire from local government service.Mair who has been at the helm of the Improvement Service since... |
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| 25 January 2018 |
COSLA comment on litterA COSLA Spokesperson said: “We don’t have a cleared political position on this specific issue, but we are currently looking at new statutory guidance for littering with a strong... |
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| 24 January 2018 |
COSLA comment on unpaid school mealsA COSLA spokesperson said: "Scottish Local Authorities are at the forefront of addressing the impact of poverty on our children and their families. There is a wide body of... |
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| 23 January 2018 |
COSLA comment on council reservesA COSLA Spokesperson said: “The use of reserves like all other budgetary decisions is rightly and properly a matter for local discretion based on local need and circumstance.” |