COSLA

Government Relations ServicesScotland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees

COSLA acts as the national voice for local government in Scotland, focusing on shaping policy and ensuring councils remain central to public service delivery. Its work involves bringing together elected members from different political groups and leveraging professional expertise to develop policies with broad consensus, while also serving as the employers’ association to negotiate terms of service for local government employees.

Based in Edinburgh, COSLA operates within the government relations sector and serves Scotland’s local authorities as its primary clients, addressing governance, policy development, and labour relations. The organization is governed by a convention that includes representatives from member councils and political groups, meeting quarterly to guide policy and direction. A recent development highlights COSLA’s Conference Centre hosting initiatives such as the Strategic Migration Partnership and public-interest projects related to leisure, sport, and community cohesion.

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