Blogs
Over the summer COSLA will publish a series of blogs by the Presidential Team and Spokespeople, covering a wide range of topics including local democracy in action and the Commonwealth Games.
Summer 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
