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COSLA operates a 24 hour, 365 day a year media service. The media team issues statements and news about Scottish local government, and campaigns on specific issues. Media enquiries should be directed to David J Kennedy, Head of Media and Communications, 0131 474 9205, davidk@cosla.gov.uk or Sean Torrens, Policy Assistant (Media and Communications), 0131 474 9215, sean@cosla.gov.uk
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| 19 September 2019 |
COSLA comment on Public Health Scotland appointing their first Chief ExecutiveThe national effort to reset how Scotland thinks about health and wellbeing has taken a major step forward with the first Chief Executive appointed for Public Health Scotland.... |
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| 13 September 2019 |
COSLA comment on fuel resilience and BrexitA COSLA Spokesperson said: "Scotland’s Councils continue to plan and make contingency arrangements for as many ‘impact of Brexit’ Scenarios as they can. Specifically in terms of... |
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| 13 September 2019 |
Scotland’s Councils will continue to engage with EuropeAs the United Kingdom prepares to exit the European Union, Scotland’s most senior Councillor has announced that Scottish Local Government will continue to work closely with... |
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| 10 September 2019 |
New group to help prevent suicideLived experience panel announced.People affected by suicide will join a new panel to inform and educate on the ways to prevent suicide.The panel will be made up of those who have... |
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| 9 September 2019 |
Funding boost for Scotland’s school librariesScotland’s school libraries are being transformed with the support of a dedicated national programme aimed at improving literacy and boosting educational attainment.The national... |
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| 2 September 2019 |
COSLA interim Health and Social Care Spokesperson to step downCOSLA’s Health and Social Care Spokesperson Councillor Peter Johnston is to return to his role following a period of absence. Councillor Stuart Currie, who had been deputising for... |
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| 21 August 2019 |
President responds to end of Freedom of MovementCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison said this afternoon (Monday): “COSLA and Scottish Local Government have worked hard to reassure EU citizens that they are welcome in... |
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| 21 August 2019 |
COSLA response to HMICS Report on FootballCOSLA President Councillor Alison Evison said that she was delighted with today’s (Tuesday) report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland that shows councils... |
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| 20 August 2019 |
COSLA comment on changes to the school weekA COSLA Spokesperson said: "All schools are focussed on ensuring that children and young people benefit from a curriculum delivered across the school week. "It is a matter... |
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| 19 August 2019 |
COSLA comment on childcare expansionA COSLA Spokesperson said: "This report shows that almost 20,000 children are already accessing increased hours of Early Learning and Childcare. "Since this data was... |