The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland since 1975. https://xitter.cf/t.co/Vrv0YXXJmh
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Joined April 2009
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For Andrii, resolving his immigration situation brought the certainty he needed to focus on rebuild his life in Scotland.
With support from @UNmigration and @scotrefcouncil, in partnership with @COSLA, he was able to regain legal status and move forward with confidence.
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Our new toolkit helps frontline practitioners in Scotland identify if someone they are working with might be stateless, and to know what to do next.
Read here: buff.ly/KHErDlF
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Delivering life-changing immigration advice takes partnership.🤝
Across the UK @unmigration works with frontline organisations and local authorities to deliver free, independent immigration advice to people in vulnerable situations.
Read more 👉shorturl.at/gQmJ9
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Respectful public debate is the foundation of a healthy democracy. That is why we continue to champion our #DebateNotHate campaign, which supports councils in tackling abuse and intimidation in local public life.
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COSLA has today responded to the Accounts Commission report on Local Government budgets 2026/27.
Read the full comment from Cllr Ricky Bell, COSLA Resources Spokesperson here ow.ly/yjh550ZaknP
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Financial pressures will continue to grow unless councils stop, reduce or significantly redesign services.
Our new report highlights a significant budget gap facing councils as funding fails to keep up with rising costs and demand.
Read it here: bit.ly/LG_budgets_26_27
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Thanks to @SamaritansScot and @CGI_Global for the invitation to attend your suicide prevention roundtable today. Really important discussions on public, third and private sector working together to do all we can to support suicide prevention.
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Yesterday along with Scottish Women's Aid we launched a new research report on Women’s Experiences of Coerced Debt and Recovery in Scotland
Some survivors described being pushed towards illegal money lenders, often due to extreme financial pressure
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“To me, you can make it through the fire, your healing is close.”
With support from @UNmigration’s specialist immigration advice, Tabitha was able to leave an abusive situation, secure her immigration status in the UK, and rebuild safety and stability for herself and her children.
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“Dear me, it all works out in the end if you believe it will.”
A message from Maya to her past self. With support from @UNmigration’s specialist immigration advice, she has been able to leave an abusive relationship she felt trapped in due to her immigration status.
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For migrant women facing domestic abuse, immigration status can be a barrier to safety.
@UNmigration works with frontline organisations and local authorities across the UK, including Scotland, to provide specialist immigration advice to those most at risk.
👉bit.ly/4w7dInX
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We’re working together to support healthy debate in local government!
@NI_LGA, @COSLA, @WelshLGA & @LGAcomms are creating new resources for councillors.
Your views matter: take our Healthy Debate Survey by Friday, 17 April.
Join in here: bit.ly/3OtveSi
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A new report outlines measures taken by @ScotGov and @COSLA to restore Scotland's secure accommodation capacity, including nearly £10 million investment in secure care, supporting placements and improving facilities.
More > bit.ly/4cwJGCH
ALT Building a sustainable future for secure care: new report outlines progress on capacity, funding, and reform of secure care in Scotland
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Councils @COSLA to meet with UK minister over fears UK growth fund could cost Scotland jobs heraldscotland.com/news/2583…
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Tomorrow we'll publish our latest report focusing on the 2024/25 financial performance of councils in Scotland, as well as the financial outlook.
Follow us here for more.
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We look forward to working with #COSLA to support its member councils through peer learning & lessons learned from across our global network.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our members. 2/2
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We are pleased to welcome the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to the Strong Cities Network!
As the voice of all 32 Scottish Local Authorities, @COSLA now joins our global Network of 290+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
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Incredible work across our communities to keep us safe and connected to each other
Due to recent weather events, COSLA has issued a joint statement with GMB Scotland, UNISON Scotland and Unite Scotland:
cosla.gov.uk/news/2026/janua…
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Day 13 of our #2025Highlights, we’re showcasing the progress made on exploring a shared National Training Platform for Scottish Councils in collaboration with Society of Personnel and Development Scotland, @COSLA & National Education Scotland.
Read more: ow.ly/n1LZ50XKM3f
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