A UK General Election will take place on the 4th of July 2024. COSLA has shared its 'significant seven asks' on behalf of Scottish Local Government ahead of the election. Learn more about these asks below.
COSLA recently shared 'Significant Seven' asks for the incoming UK Government. On behalf of our communities this will enable Scotland’s 32 Councils to help tackle poverty, create a just transition to net zero and deliver sustainable person-centred public service
Read our 'Significant Seven' Positioning Statement.
European Charter of Local Self-Government
Our first deep-dive into one of our 'Significant Seven Asks' ahead of the UK General Election: Fully supporting local democracy through the enactment of the European Charter of Local Self-government.
Read our first deep dive on the European Charter of Local Self-Government.
Migration, Population and Diversity
Our next deep-dive focuses on a human-rights-based approach to supporting refugees and asylum seekers to the UK, and ensuring all New Scots are protected from exclusion and destitution.
Read our deep dive on proper support and protection for people resettling in the UK.
A Sustainable Economy
Next we will focus on ensuring that Scotland's economy is healthy, thriving and supports or environmental as well as economic goals.
Read our deep dive on the delivery of a sustainable economy here.
Just Transition to a Net Zero Economy
Local Government is an essential partner in tackling and responding to climate change for communities, and doing so in a way that's fair for all.
Read our next deep dive on the just transition to a net zero economy.
Fair Funding for Local Services
Multi-year funding for local government allows councils to engage in longer-term planning and shape services which manage and prevent issues upstream.
Read our deep dive on fair funding for local services.
Fair Funding for our Workforce
Multi-year funding for local government allows local government to pay workers fairly, attract employees and improve the wellbeing of communities.
Read our deep dive on fair funding for our local government workforce.
Tackling Poverty
Spheres of government must work together effectively to tackle poverty and the impacts it has on individuals, families and communities.
Read our deep dive on tackling the causes and effects of poverty on children.
Read our deep dive on tackling the housing emergency.
Read our deep dive on tackling some key causes and impacts of homelessness.
Read our deep dive on tackling the impacts of violence against women and girls.