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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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| 6 April 2018 |
Extra £10 million for road maintenanceAssistance for councils following extreme weather.Local authorities are set to benefit from extra funding to cover the cost of roads maintenance and make additional repairs to... |
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| 5 April 2018 |
Stopping bullying and harassmentProposed changes to Councillors’ Code of Conduct.Ministers have published proposed changes to the Councillors’ Code of Conduct that will explicitly prohibit harassment and... |
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| 5 April 2018 |
COSLA response to Local Government overview reportCOSLA has welcomed the report out today (Thursday) from the Accounts Commission which shows that despite a substantial cut in funding councils continue to deliver essential... |
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| 3 April 2018 |
COSLA comment on safety of school buildingsA COSLA Spokesperson said: “Scotland’s councils are committed to making the learning experience for all as safe and inspiring and the best it possibly can be. This includes the... |
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| 29 March 2018 |
Joint consultation with Scottish GovernmentFull statement from Councillor Stephen McCabe “COSLA is pleased to be carrying out this joint consultation with Scottish Government on the draft National Standard for... |
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| 28 March 2018 |
Clearer autism supportBetter post-diagnosis support and awards in updated strategy.Autistic people and their families will receive tailored information about all the local support available to them,... |
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| 28 March 2018 |
Local Government values all of its workforceHighly valued employees, delivering essential services for our communities, and equity across the workforce are priorities for local government COSLA said today (Wednesday).COSLA... |
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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... |