Blogs
Welcome to the COSLA Blog, featuring contributions from the Presidential Team, COSLA Spokespeople, policy teams and guest authors. Covering a wide range of topics, from local democracy in action to barriers to elected office, this blog series shares insights, perspectives and updates on the issues that matter to Scotland's councils and communities.
Blogs 2026
- Local Democracy and Why it Matters - Steven Heddle, COSLA Vice President
- Celebrating Sport, Communities and the Role of Local Government - Councillors Maureen Chalmers, Community Wellbeing Spokesperson and Paul Kelly, Health and Social Care Spokesperson
- Recognising the 75th Anniversary of the UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention - Councillor Maureen Chalmers, COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson
- Adapting to climate change starts locally - Councillor Gail MacGregor, COSLA Environment & Economy Spokesperson
- Barriers to elected office - Councillor Shona Morrison, COSLA President
- Shaping the Future of Integrated Health and Social Care - Councillor Paul Kelly, COSLA Health & Social Care Spokesperson
- Councillor Bell’s reflections on covering the COSLA Resources Spokesperson role - Councillor Bell, former COSLA Resources Spokesperson
- Self-directed Support Leaders’ Summit - Councillor Paul Kelly, COSLA Health & Social Care spokesperson
- Ending Destitution Together: The Next Phase of Scotland's Commitment to Tackle Migrant Destitution
- Breaking Down Barriers to Support - Councillor Maureen Chalmers, COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson
- Council tax reform - Councillor Kelly Parry, COSLA Resources Spokesperson
