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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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| 30 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on recent Care reportA Spokesperson for COSLA said: "I think the main message coming out of today’s report is the need for urgent partnership working across the public and voluntary sector to meet the... |
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| 29 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on electric vehicle chargersA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Our understanding is that these figures (showing council plans to build electric vehicle charging points) will reflect electric vehicle charging points... |
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| 29 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on teacher early retirementA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Scottish Local Government is generally doing everything that it can to seek to attract more teachers. "However, the recruitment and... |
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| 27 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on housing development and sustainable travelA COSLA Spokesperson said: "We recognise that building more homes is vital to communities. Developing active travel also is a priority for councils. The local planning process... |
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| 26 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on public service 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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| 24 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on Significant Case Reviews (SCRs)A COSLA Spokesperson said: "Local authorities are committed to working with partners to protect and support children, young people and their families. Reflecting on and sharing... |
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| 20 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on waste recyclingA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Scotland’s councils are fully committed to recycling and have a good record in contributing to improving national recycling rates. We have, as a joint... |
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| 16 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on business ratesA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Councils take seriously their role in working to empower local economies and that includes a commitment to our high streets and town centres. How this... |
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| 12 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on School TechniciansA COSLA Spokesperson said: "All of Scotland’s councils are committed to delivering essential services to their communities. Budgetary decisions are rightly and properly a matter... |
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| 11 July 2018 |
COSLA comment on child poverty and educationA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Local authorities are committed to working with partners to tackle child poverty and its impact on attainment through a wide range of activities."... |