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
26 February 2020
The Scottish Government’s 2045 Climate Change Targets will not be met as local authorities will be forced to use ageing, high-emission vehicles on a...
24 February 2020
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has expressed alarm at the impact the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget will have on councils’...
21 February 2020
The ability for councils to drive economic development in their communities is at risk as a result of cuts to council budgets, COSLA has warned today...
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