COSLA Policy Boards restarted last week with our Health & Social Care Board, chaired by Paul Kelly 🇺🇦. In one of the excellent presentations, the Board was shown the Suicide Prevention Scotland campaign: What if a conversation about suicide could save a life? 📽️youtube.com/watch?v=cruZ_s…

We were absolutely delighted at how well the campaign was received by colleagues, last week. 🙂

Supporting everyone to live healthier lives - councils are at the heart of prevention

A heartfelt message from one of our Ambassadors. 💙

Stunning book by Elif Shafak - exquisite writing and a multi-layered plot that had me researching bits of history that were unfamiliar to me as well as seeking out my own local waterways.

Could you provide advice and collaborate on solutions to fuel-poverty issues? The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel are looking for new members. Watch a short video to find out more: fuelpovertypanel.scot/news/recruitme… Apply online at: ow.ly/vQ3c50WAJWs

It has been announced today by @ScotGov and COSLA, that Ally Boyle has been appointed the new Chair of the Public Health Scotland Board. The appointment will be for four years, from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029. Find out more 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/augu…

Kudos to Scottish Gas Murrayfield and ScotRail yesterday. 70k+ #oasis fans had a wonderful, safe time and were safely shepherded onto their trains home (despite a person on the lines and a wee related delay)

Very excited to finally see Mark Kermode at Edinburgh International Book Festival today - still v hoarse from Oasis last night so thankfully no sing-a-long today #edinburgh #august

As part of our work to amplify the voices of children and young people, yesterday, we met with COSLACYP to discuss a range of issues impacting the lives of those we support. It was great to meet with the team and explore common areas where we can hopefully work together!

Is the current structure of local government fit for the next 30 years? Join the discussion at #FestivalofPolitics with Gail Macgregor, Ariane Burgess MSP, Esther Roberton, Andy Wightman and Dr Greg Stride. 📆 20 Aug, 10:30am-12:00pm citizenticket.com/events/festiva…

We know Scotland Excel is "A great place to work" because our colleagues told us! We've several positions for the right candidates to join our team and make a difference to Scotland and its communities. Read more about the roles, benefits & how to apply buff.ly/FmkQ8Se

Our Elected Member Bulletin is live! Lots of great events & stories this week, including: 🟣Booking info for the COSLA Annual Conference 🟣A new Elected Member Webinar 🟣Upcoming session at the Festival of Politics ...& much more! Read it here: mailchi.mp/cosla/cosla-em…

In case you missed it - our latest email bulletin for elected members is live. In this issue, read about the upcoming COSLA Conference, our next free webinar for elected members, and just some of the key work COSLA does with and for our Councils. Read more & get your copy👇

⏰LAST FEW SPACES Just a few Exhibition Stands are left for the COSLA Events Annual Conference at the Fairmont, St Andrews on the 13th & 14th November. Interested in exhibiting? Contact [email protected] for more info. Check out the map below to see which spaces are left⬇️

Grateful to speak alongside colleagues at COSLA today to update on Workforce Development and Planning at the meeting of the Sport and Physical Activity Special Interest Group with Maree Todd 👌

We're at the Festival of Politics today, with COSLA's Environment and Economy Spokesperson, Councillor Gail Macgregor joining a fantastic panel alongside Ariane Burgess MSP, Andy Wightman, Esther Robertson and Dr Greg Stride.

📅Councillors in Scotland are invited to join us on 27th August for our next Councillor Webinar. Cllr Maureen Chalmers & TradingStandardsScot will discuss findings from the Big Scottish Scams Survey & key issues affecting consumers. Find out more & register🔗bit.ly/47JBqga

Hello ScotRail - I am sitting on this train and it hasn't left Waverley yet. Worth updating the info for worried passengers waiting for the train

Our Chair, Graeme Roy explains the findings of our latest Fiscal Update published earlier today. You can find the full report here: fiscalcommission.scot/publications/f…