15 projects from across Scotland have been named finalists for the 2024 COSLA Excellence Awards - celebrating the very best of Scottish Local Government. Read the full list and find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d0D5ho
About us
COSLA’s purpose is to be the national voice for local government in Scotland and its high priority work areas reflect its commitment to promote the position of local government as the legitimate tier of governance closest to the people of Scotland and, very importantly, to take the lead in shaping the future of local government and ensuring that local Councils remain at the heart of public service delivery. COSLA aims to enable elected members of different political groups to have the opportunity to contribute to COSLA’s work and to participate fully to the development of policies for local government, which represent, as far as possible, consensus between the political groups. The system is designed to ensure that councillors can be involved in the policy development process. In parallel with councillor involvement, professional associations and officers provide professional expertise to assist in the policy development process. The Convention is the ruling body which has overall control of COSLA's policy and direction. It consists of representatives from all member councils and political groups represented within Scottish Local Government. The Convention meets four times a year in different venues throughout Scotland. COSLA also acts as the employers' association on behalf of its members councils, negotiating salaries, wages and conditions of service for local government employees in Scotland with the relevant trade unions.
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http://www.cosla.gov.uk
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- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Lothian
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1975
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Verity House
19 Haymarket Yards
Edinburgh, Lothian EH12 5BH, GB
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Floor 3
49 Bath Street
Glasgow, G2 2DL, GB
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Square de Meeus 1
Brussels, B1000, BE
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Updates
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COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly, has highlighted the need for collective action & sustainable funding to tackle key health & social care challenges. This follows a report on Scotland's Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) published today by the Accounts Commission. Full comment➡️ https://bit.ly/46mob2h
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Council leaders reconvened from recess yesterday (24th July) for a special COSLA meeting to discuss the ongoing pay negotiations with Scottish Joint Council (SJC) Unions. Read more from COSLA Resources Spokesperson, Councillor Katie Hagmann ➡️https://lnkd.in/dGU-XsHU
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Public Health Scotland have appointed a new board member, Cllr Nairn McDonald, jointly sponsored by COSLA & Scottish Government. Read more in our joint release, with comment from COSLA President, Councillor Shona Morrison ➡️https://bit.ly/4fjfTfH
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We have space for one more fringe session at the COSLA Annual Conference 2024! An excellent opportunity for your organisation to speak directly to Councillor, Scottish Local Government and other public sector representatives. Find out more from COSLA Events⬇
How can your organisation work with Local Government to unlock Scotland's potential? Take the opportunity to speak directly with members of Local Government and conference delegates at the COSLA Annual Conference 2024 on 19th and 20th September - we now have availability for just one more fringe session! Hosting a fringe session will give your organisation a platform to showcase and discuss how your organisation can work with Local Government to unlock Scotland's potential. If you are interested in hosting a session, please get in touch with hannahs@cosla.gov.uk. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ggCMPjxf
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COSLA has welcomed the recently published independent review of Community Learning and Development services in Scotland. Read more with joint comment from COSLA Children & Young People Spokesperson, Councillor Tony Buchanan, and COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Councillor Maureen Chalmers ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Lx5Zts
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COSLA's email bulletin for Elected Members has been published! In the latest issue: 🟣COSLA President writes to new Prime Minister 🟣UN events in New York 🟣UNCRC Incorporation ...& much more! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eiEzTuBV
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COSLA has made a revised strong pay offer to trade unions, offering a 3.2% uplift for the Scottish Joint Council workforce. Read more with comment from COSLA Resources Spokesperson, Councillor Katie Hagmann: https://lnkd.in/e6h7FCQC
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COSLA has today welcomed the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into law in Scotland. Read more from our Children and Young People Spokesperson, Councillor Tony Buchanan: https://bit.ly/3zHb7IK
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A new delivery plan will help refugees and people seeking asylum to access services, employment and understand their rights. Developed in partnership with The Scottish Government and Scotttish Refugee Council it sets out a range of actions to help #NewScots and communities to integrate. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LdTHWN
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