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 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
27 January 2020
In response to the First Minister’s launch of the Scottish Government policy paper ‘Migration: Helping Scotland Prosper’, COSLA President, Councillor...
24 January 2020
The role of being a Councillor and having the privilege of representing your community should be open to all COSLA President Councillor Alison Evison...
17 January 2020
The key role of local authorities in meeting ambitious climate change targets for 2045 will be undermined unless the Scottish Government provides a...
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