The Latest Breaking News from CoSLA

Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem

Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal".

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Glasgow cleansing workers warn strike action could hit world cycling championships

As Audit Scotland raise concerns about finances for councils across Scotland, a Union leader warned Glasgow cleansing workers needed a better deal and called on the Scottish Government to provide more funding.

Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023

Glasgow council reject call for more local control over police

Councillors instead asked for a report on ways to improve local accountability, and supported calls for an improved police complaints service.

Glasgow Live · May 15, 2023

'Clearly not good enough': GMB union overwhelmingly rejects latest council pay offer

A PAY offer to council workers has been overwhelmingly rejected by members of one trade union.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

Council pay offer rejected by 94% of GMB members

The union said more than 20,000 of its members responded to the ballot.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Second homes could face double council tax under new proposals

Councils could charge more than double the full rate of council tax on second homes under new plans...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

Unions urge Dumfries and Galloway council staff to reject pay deal

Unison and GMB want workers to refuse the five per cent offer on the table from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Humza Yousaf to reset government relationship with local authorities

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed the Scottish Government’s commitment to resetting the relationship with local authorities in a meeting…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2023

Glasgow school meal debt write off would be 'significant step forward'

The proposal to write off the debt, estimated to be £300,000, will go before councillors next week.

Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2023

West Lothian calls for reset of Holyrood partnership with councils

Budget cuts forced through by ring fenced funding shows need for change argues Labour. The SNP group says it protects spending on the most vulnerable.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2023