In November 2024 COSLA launched our budget lobbying campaign - Invest Locally In Scotland's Future.
The Accounts Commission have projected a Local Government budget gap of £392.7 million in 2025/26, rising to a cumulative gap of £780 million by 2026/27.
In the face of a series of national and local challenges, Local Government cannot afford a repeat of last year’s flat cash revenue settlement and the £54m cut to core capital budget.
The latest campaign from COSLA, ‘Invest Locally in Scotland’s Future’, calls on the Scottish Government to provide Local Government with fair and flexible funding in the upcoming Scottish Budget, to allow our councils to continue to provide vital services, and to ensure a range of positive impacts for individuals, communities, and Scotland as a whole.
Hear from COSLA's President and Resources Spokesperson launching the campaign here.
Download the campaign document.
If you require a plain-text version, please email christine@cosla.gov.uk.