Welcome
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.
Conference Centre
The COSLA Conference Centre, located in Verity House (Edinburgh), provides modern, flexible meeting accommodation at competitive rates. Our range of facilities can handle every type of event.
COSLA Officer Bearers
The election of COSLA's President and Vice President took place on 30 June 2017, alongside the appointment of our five spokespersons.
Transient Visitor Tax
COSLA calls for more financial powers for councils starting with Transient Visitor Tax. Read our document and join the discussion on Twitter (@COSLA).
Latest news
31 March 2020
Your local government workers are continuing to provide vital services during COVID-19 and prioritising those most essential.We will sometimes have...
31 March 2020
Local authorities’ August 2020 deadline to deliver 1140 funded hours will be removed. Local authorities will no longer be legally obliged to...
30 March 2020
Local Government staff who are out delivering essential services at this time deserve our support and respect COSLA President Alison Evison, said...
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