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COSLA has today launched ‘Scotland's Approach to Tackling Poverty: Local Action to National Outcomes', the next in our series of white papers published in advance of the Scottish Parliament election. White paper: ow.ly/3g6250YSmOM Press release: ow.ly/jIjG50YSmON

📢 Our latest Elected Member Bulletin is out now! In this issue: 🟣COSLA launches Education White Paper 🟣Strengthening Local Democracy White Paper Launch 🟣COSLA Community Wellbeing Board at Hampden ...and much more! Read more: ow.ly/bkYT50YRCQ9

COSLA was delighted to be hosted by Glasgow 2026 for the Sport & Physical Activity Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting. The cross party SIG focuses on the issues around leisure & sport to support improvement and sustainability of this crucial part of the public sector.

COSLA has launched 'A Social Care System Built on Prevention', the next in a series of white papers to be published ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. White paper: cosla.gov.uk/__data/assets/… Press release: cosla.gov.uk/news/2026/apri…

@CllrGMacgregor launching the white paper earlier today.

COSLA has today launched 'Local Government’s Role In Economic Development In Scotland', the next in our series of white papers to be published in advance of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. White paper: ow.ly/Hwsh50YOq26 Press release: ow.ly/oF8o50YOq21

COSLA has launched 'Strengthening Local Democracy in Scotland: A Case for Action and a Plan for Change', our next white paper to be published ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. White paper: ow.ly/urXY50YMpGt Press release: ow.ly/aEfY50YMpGu

The next meeting of the Community Wellbeing Board will take place on Friday 5th June.

They presented their current work across all councils & the opportunities to collaborate. Other items on the agenda and discussed included tackling poverty, violence against women and girls and community justice.

Today COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Board held their meeting at Hampden Park.  The Board were joined by Rucelle Soutar, Chief Operating Officer & Danny Bisland, Head of Public Affairs at the @ScottishFA , for a presentation and discussion.

COSLA has launched 'Local Government's Vision For The Future of School Aged Learning in Scotland', the next in a series of white papers to be published ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. White paper: lnkd.in/eJZbYgvc Press release: ow.ly/nLS750YKOTE

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

At the COSLA Spring Conference 2026, COSLA Spokespeople shared key updates across priority policy areas, reinforcing the collective voice of local government. Read the updates from our Spokespeople below.

With our thanks to all those who attended the COSLA Spring Conference 2026, from across local government and beyond, we are pleased to share below a summary of key updates from the Presidential Team.

📢 Our latest Elected Member Bulletin is out now! In this issue: 🟣COSLA launches Housing White Paper 🟣COSLA at Congress Session in Strasbourg 🟣New Scots ESOL Conference ...and much more! Read more: ow.ly/Zx1s50YGlW8