The Latest Breaking News from CoSLA

West Lothian Ukrainian refugee scheme loses more than half volunteer families

More than 100 families who volunteered to host refugees under the Holyrood Super Sponsor scheme have withdrawn or been excluded. Under a separate scheme the county is already host to 74 Ukrainians, with another 24 set to arrive.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 19, 2022

Independent Falkirk councillor demands answers on why scrutiny role is not paid extra

Councillor Brian McCabe has written to the leader of Falkirk Council and to COSLA to raise the issue

Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

Glasgow union boss warns cleansing staff will strike if pay deal can't be reached

Members are currently being balloted over what action they want to take, with calls for a nationwide strike, but members are hopeful they can strike a deal with COSLA.

Glasgow Live · Jul 12, 2022

Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

The SNP's Shona Morrison has pledged to be 'Team Local Government' in her new role as the president of COSLA, but the appointment has been criticised locally.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Holyrood to look into recovering £400 energy payments from second-home owners

THE Scottish Government has said it will explore ways it can recover a cost-of-living rebate given to owners of second homes and instead use it on a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Falkirk Council workers willing to strike over 'insulting' pay offer says union

Ballot papers have been sent to selected Unite the Union members who will take part in targeted action

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

Councils plan 5% pay rise for staff but only if Scottish Government stumps up more cash

COSLA say increasing the offer from 2 per cent depends on SNP/Green Ministers providing extra resources

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

Scottish Labour 'tried to block SNP Cosla presidency with grubby Tory deals'

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been criticised by the SNP for another “inept” attempt to keep the party out by “cosying up” with the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2022

Trade union calls on newly-elected Lanarkshire council leaders to support workers over pay

UNISON asked council leaders attending their first COSLA for support in improving the pay offer to local government workers.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022

First ever SNP councillor elected Cosla president

THE first SNP president of the body representing Scotland’s local authorities has been elected.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022