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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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| 26 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on autism reportA COSLA spokesperson said: "Local authorities are committed to providing the right support to all children and young people to ensure that they get the best from their education.... |
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| 25 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit)(Scotland) BillCOSLA is generally positive towards the proposed Bill. It is important that any proposal to change the speed limit to 20mph is resourced and is practical for Local Government to... |
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| 22 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on public sector payCOSLA Resources Spokesperson, Councillor Gail Macgregor said:"No one is pretending the austerity of the past decade has been anything other than extremely challenging for the... |
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| 20 September 2018 |
COSLA response to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) reportCOSLA response to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on impact of EEA migration in the UK published this week. Councillor Elena Whitham, COSLA Community Wellbeing... |
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| 19 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on local government pension fundsA 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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| 18 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on community council fundingA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Decisions such as these are rightly and properly a matter for local determination. Absolutely up to each local authority to decide the amount of... |
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| 18 September 2018 |
COSLA President comment on Brexit readinessCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison said: "COSLA’s position was a strong one for remaining a member of the EU."However we started contingency planning with and on behalf of... |
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| 18 September 2018 |
DigitalBoost doubles up on award nominationsDigitalBoost, the support programme that has helped thousands of Scottish SMEs enhance their digital skills, has been shortlisted for two major business awards.Delivered by... |
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| 16 September 2018 |
The value of local government staff recognised with £350 million pound offer to workforceCOSLA today (Monday) said that the £350 million pound offer that Scotland’s Council Leaders have put on the table for the entire local government workforce, at a time of... |
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| 14 September 2018 |
COSLA comment on equal pay claimsA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Councils are aware of both the LGPS REGS and the relevant SPPA advice note. It is for each employer to consider the appropriate method of settlement... |