Councillor Shona Morrison, The President of COSLA, has expressed her sadness on behalf of COSLA and the whole Scottish Local Government family at the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Councillor Morrison said: “Our thoughts and condolences go to the Royal Family and all those who mourn the loss of Her Majesty the Queen at this time of great sadness. She has devoted her life to public service and tirelessly served the people of the Commonwealth.”