The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland since 1975. linktr.ee/cosla
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The hard work and dedication of Council staff all over Scotland is being recognised in our new video.
It highlights the tremendous effort made by Councils and their workforces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can watch it here - piped.video/watch?v=-Cvh719s…
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A new national helpline has been set up in Scotland to provide essential assistance to those who don’t have a network of support but who are at high risk of contracting #COVID19. If you need support please call 0800 111 4000.
gov.scot/news/support-for-th…
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An important meeting this afternoon between the @COSLA President @AlisonEvison and @NicolaSturgeon The First Minister of Scotland. Setting out the challenges and opportunities that both spheres of Government in Scotland face together.
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COSLA has consistently stated that the continuation of free movement of people is the most advantageous system for Scotland. A reduction of in-migration to Scotland will adversely impact on Scotland’s local authorities - our services, our
workforce, our communities!
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✅ @scotgov announces £495m extra for councils
❌ But expects us to deliver £590m worth of @scotgov commitments
The reality is a cut to councils of £95m 📉
Read our full statement below ⬇️⬇️
cosla.gov.uk/news/2020/02/bu…
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A landmark agreement has been signed today by @COSLA President @MorayShona and @ScotGovFM to forge a stronger relationship between Scottish Local and National Government.
Read the Verity House Agreement➡️bit.ly/434jszi
News release ➡️bit.ly/3XN8vBf
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Really good to hear the @ScotGovFM praising the work of Local Government staff as they support communities during the Covid 19 Pandemic at today’s @scotgov media briefing 👇
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Jane O'Donnell has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of COSLA following a rigorous interview process.
Jane will replace our current Chief Executive, Sally Loudon, who leaves COSLA in June after seven years in the job.
Read our full statement ➡️bit.ly/3KaWVKQ
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A very clear message from both
The UK and Scottish Govt tonight - Stay at home unless:
To shop for basic necessities
One form of exercise a day
For medical/care needs, for example to help a vulnerable person
Travel to and from work but only if it is a necessity.
#StayAtHome
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Our Why You? campaign encourages people to consider standing as Councillors at next year’s Local Government elections.
Read more from @GlasgowCC Councillor @JenLaydenSNP on why YOU should stand -
cosla.gov.uk/news/why-you/je…
#WhyYouWednesday #ScottishLocalGovernmentElections2022
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Take a moment to watch the attached video in which @jasonleitch from @scotgov gives praise to the Local Government workforce for their work during the Covid19 Pandemic.
cosla.gov.uk/jason-leitch-pr…
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The @COSLA President @AlisonEvison has said that the Consultation on the National Care Service which was launched today cuts straight through the heart of the way Scotland is governed. Read her full statement here:
cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/cosla…
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It is with great sadness we share that our Head of Communications, David Kennedy, sadly died on Saturday morning after a brave battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved family and died peacefully.
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COSLA Leaders agreed today that Local Authorities will plan for the reopening of Household Waste Recycling Centres on 1 June
Read the full statement by Cllr @StevenHeddle 👇
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A new COSLA President and Vice President have been elected at COSLA's convention this morning (Friday June 17).
Congratulations to COSLA's new President Cllr @MorayShona and Vice President Cllr @StevenHeddle.
Read more ➡️bit.ly/3QvfjiM bit.ly/3QvfjiM
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COSLA has joined forces with Trade Union colleagues to launch a mental health awareness video, 'Don’t Stay on Mute’: piped.video/x0-DH6nOw5w
Read more: cosla.gov.uk/news/september-…
@AlisonEvison @SallyLoudon @CllrGMacgregor @MsJaneOD @unisonscot @EISUnion
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Councils unanimously ‘appalled’ by ‘barely survivable’ Scottish Budget news.stv.tv/politics/council… @AlisonEvison @CllrGMacgregor
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Our new weekly infographic illustrates the heroic efforts being undertaken by the Local Government workforce in communities across Scotland during the #Covid19 pandemic #CouncilsCare
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The @scotgov plans for a National Care Service as they currently stand will not work for service users or communities, @COSLA said today.
Here’s the link to the full News Release in the name of our Health and Social Care Spokesperson @cllrpaulkelly
cosla.gov.uk/news/2022/natio…
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Today @scotgov presented a revenue cash increase to councils of £198m.
The #budgetreality is that it was a cut to our core budget of £175m.
Want a one-page summary of how local government has been affected by this budget? Find it here.
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Council Leaders emphatic that the £155million of Consequentials come to Local Government immediately. Quote from @COSLA Resources Spokesperson @CllrGMacgregor
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@COSLA welcomes that Local Government’s voice is being heard and that our #essentialservices are being recognised
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Congratulations go to @DundeeCouncil on winning the ‘Achieving Better Outcomes in Partnership’ award for their ‘Get Ready For Work – Employability For Refugees’ service #COSLAAwards18
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Councils are working hard to support children, young people and parents during the #COVID19 outbreak 👇#CouncilsCare
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Whilst in Edinburgh today, President @AlisonEvison and Vice-President @Cooncillor took time out of their busy schedules to send our CEO @SallyLoudon on her way with both their, and all the staff at COSLA’s, best wishes as she departs to trek the Sahara on behalf of @supportCHAS.
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And the winner of Category 2 - Achieving Better Outcomes in Partnership is...
Tomorrow's Women Glasgow 👏🎉🏆
#TomorrowsWomen #COSLAAwards19
@GlasgowCC
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🎥Watch: COSLA President, @AlisonEvison, has thanked Scotland's Local Government workforce for its tremendous efforts and dedication throughout 2020 #CouncilsAct #EssentialEveryDay
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The Local Government family welcomed @WhiteRibbonScot along to the final @COSLA Leaders meeting of 2019 🗓
Vice-President Graham Houston signed a pledge to raise awareness of the role of men in preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls 🖊
#16Days
ALT COSLA Vice President Graham Houston signs the White Ribbon pledge to raise awareness of and work to eradicate violence against women and girls
ALT Male members of COSLA Leaders stand alongside the White Ribbon pledge to raise awareness of and work to eradicate violence against women and girls
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Every day this week we'll be celebrating the work carried out by Local Government workforce during the #Covid19 pandemic
Today we're highlighting the continued delivery of essential services for communities👇
#CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct #LocalGovernment #LocalGovernmentWorkforce
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A recently published SPICe report shows that Local Government’s Revenue funding has reduced by 2.4% in real terms since 2013/14, which is in contrast to a 3.1% increase in Scottish Government Revenue funding over the same period- Figures from the report can be seen here.
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On national #ThankYouDay COSLA would like to say thank you to all of our front line workers, to all Local Government staff, to volunteers, carers & neighbours within communities who have looked out for one another & checked on others, and to shop & supermarket workers.
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Today is World Social Work Day 🌍
Thank you to all our colleagues and friends across social work.
You help people build the kind of environments in which they want to live, through co-determination, co-production and social responsibility.
#WSWD19
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COSLA President Councillor @AlisonEvison has led the tributes from COSLA following the sad news of the passing of Emma Ritch, Executive Director at @EngenderScot
It is with profound sadness we share the news that our Executive Director, Emma Ritch, passed away suddenly on Friday 9th July.
Statement: engender.org.uk/news/blog/an…
We will be closed this week as we collectively process the loss of our brilliant director, colleague, and friend.
ALT It is with profound sadness we share the news that our Executive Director, Emma Ritch, passed away suddenly on Friday 9th July. Over a career dedicated to realising women’s equality and rights, Emma has been hugely influential in the movement in Scotland, through both her paid work and in a number of voluntary roles. Her intelligence and insight, kindness, and passionate feminism have made Scotland a better place for women, as well as enriching the lives of those who knew her personally.
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COSLA's President, Councillor Shona Morrison, has paid tribute today following the extremely sad news on the passing of COSLA’s former Vice President, Councillor Graham Houston.
cosla.gov.uk/news/cosla-pres… cosla.gov.uk/news/cosla-pres…
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Congratulations to @EastAyrshire upon winning the ‘Service Innovation and Improvement’ award for their ‘Respectful Funerals’ service #COSLAAwards18
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The Incorporation of the European Charter of Local Self Government into Scots Law is a good day for democracy in Scotland, a good day for communities in Scotland and a good day for Local Government @AlisonEvison said tonight. Read full statement here:
cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/europ…
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Council Leaders from Scotland’s 32 local authorities attended a screening of a new film highlighting the benefits of participatory budgeting.
Watch the film with COSLA Spokesperson @KellyMParry and @scotgov Cab Sec @ClydesdAileen here ⬇️⬇️
vimeo.com/372111106
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Congratulations to the shortlisted finalists in this year’s #COSLAExcellenceAwards⭐️
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry.
The winners will be announced at our virtual ceremony on February 24.
#LocalGovernmentOscars 🏆
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COSLA and Scottish Government’s Joint Delivery Board are working to help ensure all children & young people have access to the mental health support they need when & where they need it
Our #JointDeliveryBoard @OfficialSYP members have recorded a message➡️ piped.video/watch?v=s3Z5Kf-R…
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Scottish budget branded 'misleading' by council body dailyrecord.co.uk/news/polit…
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Coronavirus in Scotland: Councils told to use reserves as £155m support withheld heraldscotland.com/news/1842…
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And the winner of Category 1 - Service Innovation and Improvement is....
Angus Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service 👏🎉🏆
#AIDARS #COSLAAwards19
@AngusCouncil
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And the winner of Category 4 – Strong and Sustainable Communities is...
Team Up to Clean Up 👏🎉🏆
#TU2CU #COSLAAwards19
@RenCouncilNews
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The @COSLA President @AlisonEvison again pays tribute to the Scottish Local Government Workforce.
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Today @COSLA leaders backed calls for a People's Vote on Brexit.
Commenting on the decision @COSLA President @AlisonEvison said: "A People’s Vote is a practical way to get out of the constitutional crisis we are in.”
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Absolute silence in the room at today’s @COSLA Council Leaders Meeting as we hear about the life experiences of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers
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Covid placing real strain on Council Budgets. Full news release and supporting document attached.
cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/covid…
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Today we are launching an ambitious new Blueprint for Scottish Local Government with COSLA Vice President, Councillor Graham Houston.
🗞️Read more here - cosla.gov.uk/news/september-… #EssentialEveryday
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Joint guidance agreed with @COSLA, @scotgov and Unions on the use of PPE in the context of #COVID19:
@AlisonEvison
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Every day this week we're celebrating the work carried out by #LocalGovernmentWorkforce during the #Covid19 pandemic
Council workers have been at the forefront of delivering services to communities, keeping us safe and well 👇
#CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct #LocalGovernment
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@COSLA confirmed today that it is currently working with the @scotgov on a new fiscal framework for council funding and as such the headline in the @heraldscotland is misleading and requiring correction.
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And the winner of the
Excellent People, Excellent Outcomes Award is…
Supporting our Refugees into Work 👏🎉🏆
#COSLAwards19
@ArgyllandBute
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The 2018 COSLA Excellence Awards are now open! If you have a project that has made a difference, then we want to hear about it. Find out more at awards.cosla.gov.uk
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@North_Ayrshire has done it again - congratulations on winning the ‘Strong and Sustainable Communities’ award #COSLAAwards17
Next up the ‘Strong and Sustainable Communities’ award...#COSLAAwards17 pscp.tv/w/bKVFWTFkdktPcndxb2…
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COSLA has today launched a campaign that highlights the range of essential services offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils and proudly declares, ‘This Is Local Government’.
🗞️More here -cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/this-…
🎥Watch - @SouthLanCouncil employee Josh Morris.
#ThisIsLocalGovernment 💜
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The winner of category 3 - Tackling inequalities and improving health and wellbeing, is...
North Lanarkshire Council @nlcpeople!
Huge congratulations!
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The Scottish Government has reached an initial agreement with local government and the NHS about accountability arrangements for the National Care Service (NCS).
Read more➡️ cosla.gov.uk/news/2023/partn…
@cllrpaulkelly
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A Joint News Release in relation to a pay rise for Social Care staff, featuring a quote from @COSLA Spokesperson @cllrStu was issued this afternoon. Read the full statement here: gov.scot/news/pay-rise-for-s…
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We have published a refreshed version of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Supplementary National Violence Against Women (VAWG) Guidance for Local Authorities and their strategic partners today.
Read more - and find the Guidance - here: cosla.gov.uk/news/september-…
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The Tackling Inequalities & Improving Health award...#COSLAAwards17 pscp.tv/w/bKVDpTFkdktPcndxb2…
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Five new Spokespersons have been appointed, completing the new COSLA political team.
Congratulations to our newly appointed spokespersons @KatieHagmannSNP @cllrpaulkelly @CllrChalmersSNP @CllrGMacgregor @antbuc1
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3QtbaM7 bit.ly/3QtbaM7
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A new and exciting collaboration between @COSLA_CYP and @YoungScot is "a real opportunity to build on the good work Local Government is already doing in tackling child poverty" @COSLA Chief Executive @SallyLoudon has said.
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Congratulations to the #COSLAAwards22 winners - @AngusCouncil @RenCouncil @FifeCouncil @dgcouncil @WDCouncil @SouthLanCouncil @nlcpeople @DundeeCouncil 👏
🗞️Read more here - cosla.gov.uk/news/2022/cosla…
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The ‘Local Matters’ award has been won by @DundeeCouncil for ‘Dundee Decides’. Congratulations! #COSLAAwards18
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The ‘Strong and Sustainable Communities’ award goes to @RenCouncilNews for ‘Paisley’s Legacy – Re-Telling Paisley’s Untold Story’. Congratulations! #COSLAAwards18
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Scotland's councils are continuing their brilliant work to support communities through #Covid-19 👇 #CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct
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COSLA's Presidential Team have commented this morning following an emergency meeting of COSLA's Cross-Party Political Group Leaders regarding the First Minister's announcement yesterday on freezing council tax.
Read the full statement here ➡️ bit.ly/3S2wtY4
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🗨️"We are left in a position where we do not have adequate funding to provide our range of essential services and support recovery from COVID."
COSLA's Resources Spokesperson @CllrGMacgregor reacts to yesterday's budget announcement.
🗞️Read more here -cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/a-bud…
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We are calling on the Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Local Government Budget, should there be more money coming to Scotland as part of the UK Budget announcement today.
Read our full statement here:
cosla.gov.uk/news/2020/03/co…
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And the winner of Category 3 – Tackling Inequalities and Improving Health is…
Be Herd – The Elephant In the Room 👏🎉🏆
#BeHerd #COSLAAwards19
@LoveWestLothian
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Councils provide services that help protect the public. From ensuring the food you eat in cafes and eateries is safe, through to protecting you from scams and doorstep crime (trading standards enforcement). But budgets are being cut for these #essentialservices
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Councils are required to deliver an additional £590m worth
of new Scottish Government policy commitments, resulting in a cut to council
budgets of £95m. This doesn’t account for inflation and therefore the real terms cut to the Local Government revenue budget is nearer £300m.
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COSLA’s #ThisIsLocalGovernment campaign highlights the range of essential services offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils.
🗞️Find out more here - cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/this-…
This week we are joined by the primary ones of
@nlcpeople's @staloysiuspri 🎅
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On #CareHomeDay20 COSLA Health & Social Care Spokesperson @cllrStu has praised the professionalism and dedication of care home staff across Scotland throughout the #Covid19 pandemic 👏👏 @scottishcare
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The essential, everyday services provided by Scotland’s Councils have once again been undervalued and underappreciated by today’s (Tuesday) passing of the Budget. Read the full statement from @COSLA Resources Spokesperson @CllrGMacgregor here:
cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/local…
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Every day this week we'll be celebrating the work carried out by Local Government workforce during the #Covid19 pandemic
Today we're highlighting the continued delivery of essential services for communities👇
#CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct #LocalGovernment #LocalGovernmentWorkforce
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The President of @COSLA , @AlisonEvison is joining thousands of women & girls across the UK who will walk together to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage on Sunday 10 June. She is pictured here with elected members including our Spokespeople @ElenaWhitham @KellyMParry
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On behalf of @COSLA our Health and Social Care Spokesperson @cllrStu gives his backing to @_FCUnited - The team has one goal to prevent suicide.
Too many people are losing their lives to suicide in Scotland but, together, we can make a difference.
#UnitedToPreventSuicide
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The @scotgov proposals for a NCS put at risk the vital links that exist across the essential services that many of our most vulnerable people rely on every day, @COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson @cllrStu has said. Read his full statement here: cosla.gov.uk/news/2021/natio…
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As we have done all this year, the whole #LocalGov family and partners will continue to support our Communities through a very different Christmas period - many thanks for all that you do. #CouncilsCan #EssentialEveryday
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COSLA has today (Monday) written to Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance asking that the full £155 million of Consequentials comes to Local Government as Councils continue to battle the Covid19 Pandemic.
Read the full statement from @CllrGMacgregor below
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Scotland's newly elected Council Leaders meet in person for the first time since the Local Government elections in @COSLA Headquarters, Verity House, Edinburgh later this morning. A virtual joining option is also available.
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Schools to re-open in August - safe return planned through mix of school and home learning.
Read the full article and statement from @CllrSMcCabe 👇
news.gov.scot/news/schools-t… @scotgov
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Happy International Women's Day!
In a new blog President @MorayShona highlights the importance of local democracy & the role of elected officials in achieving gender equality & inclusion in both Local Gov & communities.
🗞️bit.ly/3Pbpaev #InspireInclusion #IWD2024
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And the final award of the evening, the ‘COSLA President’s Award’ goes to @FifeCouncil @KirkcaldyHigh Massive congratulations! #COSLAAwards18
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56 vulnerable refugees from war-torn Syria have found a new life in @falkirkcouncil over the past five years after being resettled by the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement 👇 👏👏#CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct
The bombing was so intense that her son went mute for almost an entire year. She and her children suffered domestic violence. Now, she's building a new life in Scotland, alongside some of Syria's most vulnerable people.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/327e2Wx
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Time to say congratulations to @dgcouncil for winning the ‘Tackling Inequalities and Improving Health’ award for their project ‘Tackling Poverty in Dumfries & Galloway’ #COSLAAwards18
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Our Community Wellbeing Board celebrating International Women's Day after today's meeting 👩👩🏻👩🏼👩🏽👩🏾👩🏿
@COSLA is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in local government.
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#BalanceforBetter #IWD2019 #EquallySafe
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A bit of LG history was created today with 176 people taking part in the first ever virtual @COSLA Convention. 176 colleagues made up of Councillors and Officers attended the online event. A very smooth meeting Chaired by @AlisonEvison -that passed without any technical hitch.
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Commenting today (Saturday) on the award of an OBE to @COSLA’s former Chief Executive @SallyLoudon, COSLA President @MorayShona said:
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COSLA has joined with trade union partners @unisonscot and @UniteScotland, to express concerns over current legislation for a Scottish National Care Service.
Read the full joint statement here: bit.ly/3yyngwd
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To mark Scottish Learning Disability Week.
Three @COSLA Spokespeople @antbuc1 @KatieHagmannSNP and @cllrpaulkelly attended an event today at the Scottish Parliament.
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Scotland’s Council Leaders called for an extension to the UK – EU negotiations beyond 31 December 2020 at today's virtual meeting.
Comment from COSLA President, @AlisonEvison, below 👇
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Scotland's councils are continuing their brilliant work to support communities through #Covid-19. #CouncilsCare #CouncilsAct 👇
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