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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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| 14 June 2018 |
New public health priorities for a healthier nationScotland is aiming to be a world leader in improving the public’s health. The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly published public health priorities for Scotland,... |
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| 13 June 2018 |
DigitalBoost shortlisted for two Scottish Public Sector awardsDigitalBoost, the digital support programme for Scotland’s SMEs, has been shortlisted for two national ICT awards at the Holyrood Connect Awards.The ‘Connect ICT Team Award’... |
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| 12 June 2018 |
COSLA comment on music tuitionA COSLA Spokesperson said: "This is rightly and properly an operational matter for individual local authorities."Each individual local authority will make decisions on... |
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| 11 June 2018 |
COSLA President supports the launch of the National Performance FrameworkCOSLA President, Councillor Alison Evison said: “I am delighted to add COSLA’s name to the National Performance Framework. “I want to add to the First Minister’s words and... |
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| 8 June 2018 |
COSLA comment on building safety and claddingA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Councils take their Community Safety role very seriously. COSLA is actively engaged, and working with colleagues in Scottish Government and Fire and... |
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| 6 June 2018 |
Aberdeenshire Council, COSLA and Scottish Government Represent Scotland at EU Sustainable Energy WeekYesterday (6th June), Aberdeenshire Council, participated in the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference in Brussels. This event was led by the Convention of Scottish... |
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| 6 June 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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| 4 June 2018 |
COSLA comment on social care debt based on GMB investigation figuresCouncillor Peter Johnston, COSLA's Health and Wellbeing Spokesperson said: "It is undeniable that our social care services are under strain from an increase in demand and broad... |
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| 1 June 2018 |
COSLA response to John McLaren commentCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison said: "As we plan for this year’s discussions about the financial settlement, there is no escaping the fact that the last two settlements... |
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| 1 June 2018 |
COSLA comment on pay campaign - EIS Annual General Meeting 2018A COSLA Spokesperson said: “We have made an offer to all of the local government workforce in line with the public sector pay policy.” |