Councillors are invited to register for one of two upcoming webinars on the Independent Review on the Process for Determining Electoral Boundaries for Scotland, led by Andrew Kerr OBE. 📅22nd July at 11am: .📅31st July at 4pm:

COSLA has welcomed news today that Unite and GMB have joined Unison members in accepting the two-year pay offer put forward by COSLA in June. Read more from our Spokesperson, Councillor Katie Hagmann:

RT @MsJaneOD: So many teams across the country doing incredible things with their communities - let’s recognise them!.

***Deadline Extended***. The deadline for the COSLA Excellence Awards has been extended to 5pm on Friday, 1st August. If you know of an exceptional council team or project, please spread the news - there's still time to apply!. Find out more & apply:

RT @Burns_Gym: Thank you for sharing @COSLA . @nhsggcchc @NHSGGC @scottishcare @scotgovhealth @P_H_S_Official @CareInspect @nlcpeople.

COSLA has released a short statement welcoming news that UNISON have accepted the recent two-year pay offer from COSLA for the Scottish Joint Council (SJC) workforce. Read the full statement here:

RT @JillianGibby: Such a positive example of the private and public sector working together to support people to live their best lives. @….

(2/2) Through these case studies, we aim to demonstrate the value sport, leisure and physical activity services provide across priority policy areas including health, transport, employment and community wellbeing.

COSLA has published a new case study from @nlcpeople showcasing the Burns Gym Virtual Fitness Programme delivered in local care homes. Read more: (1/2)

RT @VisitScotParl: Book your tickets now and be part of #FoP2025! . 🔗➡️

RT @VisitScotParl: 'Reshaping local government: a vision for Scotland’s future' 🏛️💭. 🗓️ Wednesday, 20 August 2025.⏰ 10:30 - midday.📍 @ScotP….

RT @SP_LocalGov: The Festival of Politics returns to @ScotParl this August, including the event 'Reshaping local government: a vision for S….

COSLA's email bulletin for Elected Members has been published! In this issue: . 🟣Latest updates on pay negotiations.🟣Excellence Awards deadline extended.🟣Book your place at the COSLA Conference. & much more!. 🔗

A new factsheet from COSLA explains the June 2025 pay offer for local government employees. Read the Your Pay Made Clear factsheet here: Learn more about the offer here:

***Deadline Extended***. The deadline for the COSLA Excellence Awards has been extended to 5pm on Friday, 1st August. If you know of an exceptional council team or project, please spread the news - there's still time to apply!. Find out more & apply:

Earlier today @cllrpaulkelly met with the new Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, @ThomasCArthur, in Glasgow. Great opportunity to discuss shared opportunities & challenges facing social care & social work, as well as COSLA and @ScotGov’s ongoing partnership working.

Following a COSLA meeting of Council Leaders today, COSLA's Resources Spokesperson, Cllr Katie Hagmann & Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cllr Tony Buchanan shared a joint statement on class contact time. Read the full statement:

COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson @cllrpaulkelly was a keynote speaker at Tuesday’s #AdultSocialCareHI conference, hosted at Verity House by @COSLAEvents . Read Cllr Kelly's reflections on the role of Local Authorities in reforming adult social care⬇️

RT @P_H_S_Official: We’re delighted to see the publication of the new Population Health and Service Renewal Frameworks from @ScotGov and @C….

RT @COSLAEvents: The COSLA Annual Conference 2025 will be held on the 13th and 14th November and will include six Fringe Sessions. If your….