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FeaturedVerity House AgreementOn Friday 30th June 2023, representatives from Scottish Local Government and the Scottish Government signed an historic Partnership Agreement.
The signing of the Partnership Agreement, known as ‘The Verity House Agreement, signified a shared vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering our shared priorities for the people of Scotland. Find out more here.
The Partnership Agreement can be read here in full.
The Partnership Agreement with introduction from the Scottish Government can be read here.
18 Jul 2023 -
FeaturedCOSLA Conference and Exhibition 2023The COSLA Annual Conference is back in person – for the first time since 2019.
This year's conference will examine the question ”Is Scotland Living Well Locally?”. Come along and join the conversation!
The Annual Conference in 2023 will run from Thursday, 28 through to Friday, 29 September, with the Excellence Awards Ceremony and Dinner taking place on Thursday, 28 September 2023. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this essential debate - book your place now.
04 Apr 2023 -
FeaturedAbout COSLAEstablished in 1975, COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland. We provide political leadership on national issues, and work with councils to improve local services and strengthen local democracy as a legitimate, respected sphere of government in Scotland. Millions of people rely on the services that Scotland's Councils deliver every day. Collectively, councils spend almost £19 billion a year on local services and employ over 240,000 people.
23 Jun 2022 -
FeaturedStanding Up For Local GovernmentOur job is to stand up for Local Government and represent it effectively. We are a councillor-led, cross party organisation, representing all 32 Local Authorities in Scotland. We work on behalf of our members to focus on their priorities, challenges and opportunities
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FeaturedConferences and EventsSituated in the heart of Edinburgh, right beside Haymarket railway station, COSLA’s Conference Centre is a modern, spacious venue with a wealth of flexible rooms and the latest audio-visual technology. We can tailor each space to your own specific requirements, whether that’s a meeting for ten or a conference for 200.
Our experienced team will be on hand at every stage of the event, from initial planning to the day itself, offering timely help and advice to ensure everything runs smoothly.
23 Jun 2022
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NewsSelf-harm strategy action plan 2023-2027 launchedNewsCOSLA and the Scottish Government have jointly published a new Self-Harm Strategy Action Plan. Read more
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Scottish Government and COSLA joint statement in response to the Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of VAWG ServicesNews
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1DECEventsCOSLA Children and Young People Board December 2023EventsMeeting of COSLA's Children and Young People Board. Read more10:30am - 01:00pm
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15DECCOSLA Environment and Economy Board December 202310:30am - 01:00pm