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One of my absolute favourite parts of the year. Get your applications in folks showcasing all the amazing things Councils do the length and breadth of Scotland everyday. #cosla #excellence#awards #localgovernment #community
cosla.gov.uk COSLA @cosla.gov.uk · May 6
The COSLA Excellence Awards are now OPEN for applications! 🎇

Do you know of an excellent Scottish Local Authority project or team?

Please share this opportunity to have their fantastic contributions nationally recognised!

Councils can apply here: bit.ly/COSLAExcelle...
May 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Are you a woman councillor in Scotland? Join us.

We want women to thrive, not just survive, in elected office.
We are here to help!

Julie Drybrough is facilitating 4 days of sessions to build up your confidence & capabilities!

Join our Councillor GatHERings www.elect-her.org.uk/support-her-...
April 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Calling all women who are or have served as a Councillor in Scotland!

Engender (Scotland) want to hear about your experiences of sexism in your role.

Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/womencllrssu...
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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COSLA's Mini-Conference is taking place this morning, followed by a meeting of COSLA Convention at Verity House Edinburgh.

Read the Mini-Conference programme here: bit.ly/3DKmVfT

Read the agenda for today's Convention meeting here: bit.ly/4c9y72g
March 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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COSLA has released a new factsheet explaining Councillor remuneration, the role Councils play in deciding on this, and the recommendations of the independent SLARC committee.

Read more: www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
March 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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On World Social Work Day, COSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan, has extended his thanks and appreciation for all social workers in all fields of work, who provide skilled and sensitive support to every generation 👇
Image showing Councillor Tony Buchanan with text: On World Social Work Day, on behalf of COSLA, I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all social workers in all fields of work who provide skilled and sensitive support to every generation of our population. Your wisdom and your contribution to promoting wellbeing and upholding human rights makes our world a better place to live, love and thrive in.
March 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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How do you encourage other women to excel in leadership roles?

COSLA Chief Executive @msjaneod.bsky.social answered for our Strengthening Local Democracy: Women In Leadership campaign👇

Read more➡️ www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/st...

#InspiringLocalGovernment
Image of Jane O'Donnell and text reading it is vital to recognise that equal pay and workplace flexibility are key to ensuring women thrive in the workplace. These rights are far from realised across our society and we are holding ourselves to exacting standards on both these aspects of our work at COSLA
March 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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The Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group has relaunched, with the aim of combating counterfeiting and Intellectual Property crime

The group brings together law enforcement, government and businesses to strengthen Scotland’s fight against illicit trade

Read more➡️ www.tsscot.co.uk/scottish-ant...
March 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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What would you say to a girl or young woman considering a career in local government or standing for election?

COSLA President @morayshona.bsky.social answered for our Strengthening Local Democracy: Women In Leadership campaign👇

Read more www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/st...

#InspiringLocalGovernment
March 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Wee wander at lunchtime today - plenty wildlife albeit not so great photography on my part! #lanark #walking
March 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Useful information for all Elected Members in this issue of @cosla.gov.uk email bulletin.
cosla.gov.uk COSLA @cosla.gov.uk · Mar 13
COSLA's email bulletin for Elected Members has been published! In the latest issue:

🟣Statement on Councillor Safety
🟣International Women's Day
🟣Scottish Parliament appearance on council tax

& much more: mailchi.mp/cosla/cosla-...
March 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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COSLA has commented on an Accounts Commission report on Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) highlighting immense challenges for IJBs & local government in delivering integrated health and social care services.

Read more from our Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly: bit.ly/41IWxvJ
A photo of COSLA Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly, with text which reads: "Given the present challenges facing the system, there needs to be constructive collaboration between local government, Scottish Government, Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), and NHS partners around the scale of the challenge - and what this means for what people and stakeholders can expect from the system. We are committed to working with all partners to do everything we can to understand the impact the current and projected financial position is having on the system."
March 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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cosla.gov.uk COSLA @cosla.gov.uk · Feb 27
@dickie-nicola.bsky.social, COSLA’s Director of People Policy, delivered a speech to students on the #LeadingDigitalTransformation in Health & Care course this morning, highlighting the crucial role of digital leadership in delivering better services for our citizens.
February 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Councillors in Scotland are invited to join us for our first Councillor Webinar of the year - on Keeping #ThePromise to Scotland's Care Experienced Children and Young People.

Find out more & register here: bit.ly/3CKMtbV
Text-in-image which reads: COSLA Elected Member Webinars - Wendesday 19th February - The Promise - Councillor Tony Buchanan
February 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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COSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson, Councillor Tony Buchanan, has written to Children and Young People with care experience reaffirming local government’s commitment to The Promise 5 years on.

Read more: cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/co...

#WeWillKeepThePromise
A photo of COSLA's Children and Young People Spokesperson, Councillor Tony Buchanan, with a text-in-image quote which reads: "COSLA continues to work nationally so that the supports you access locally are there when you need them. Local Government remains ambitious, determined and hopeful about what can be achieved in the next 5 years."
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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cosla.gov.uk COSLA @cosla.gov.uk · Jan 31
Scotland’s Council Leaders met today to consider the Scottish Government’s change of approach to the National Care Service Bill. Read more from our Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly: www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
A photo of Councillor Paul Kelly with a quote which reads: "Council Leaders have been consistently clear that there is a need for urgent reform and investment in social care in Scotland, to improve outcomes for people across our communities."
January 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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The first COSLA Leaders Meeting of 2025 takes place this morning. The hybrid meeting will take place at COSLA's Verity House and online.

Read the Agenda: www.cosla.gov.uk/conference-c...

Find out more about COSLA meetings: www.cosla.gov.uk/about-cosla/...
January 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM