Office bearers

COSLA is led by its President, Vice President, and Six Spokespersons. These office bearers were elected by the COSLA Convention on 17 June 2022. Group Leaders are also appointed by each of the political groups represented on the Convention.

  • Presidential Team

    PRESIDENT
    Cllr Shona Morrison
    Moray Council (SNP)

    VICE-PRESIDENT
    Cllr Steven Heddle
    Orkney Council (IND)

  • Political Group Leaders

    SCOTTISH LABOUR
    Cllr David Ross
    Fife Council

    SCOTTISH CONSERVATIVES
    Cllr Andrew Polson
    East Dunbartonshire Council

    Cllr Shona Haslam
    Scottish Borders Council

    SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY
    Cllr Douglas Reid
    East Ayrshire Council

    SCOTTISH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
    Cllr Alasdair Christie
    Highland Council

    SCOTTISH GREEN PARTY
    Cllr Melanie Main
    City of Edinburgh Council

    INDEPENDENT GROUP
    Cllr James Stockan
    Orkney Islands Council

  • Spokespersons

    RESOURCES
    Cllr Katie Hagmann
    Dumfries and Galloway Council (SNP)

    HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
    Cllr Paul Kelly
    Dumfries and Galloway Council (LAB)

    COMMUNITY WELLBEING
    Cllr Maureen Chalmers
    South Lanarkshire Council (SNP)

    Councillor Gail Macgregor

    ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
    Cllr Gail Macgregor
    Dumfries and Galloway Council (CON)

    CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
    Cllr Tony Buchanan
    East Renfrewshire Council (SNP)