COSLA (the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities), is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers’ association on behalf of all Scottish councils. COSLA Strategic Migration Partnership (CSMP) is a team that works specifically on migration issues whose aim is to work across the spheres of government in Scotland and with other key stakeholders to ensure that Scotland is a welcoming place for new migrants, and to support the retention and integration of people in a way that helps meet our country’s demographic needs. To achieve this CSMP works with a range of key partners including the UK Border Agency, the Scottish Government, Scottish Local Authorities and a host of other stakeholders from the voluntary and private sector in Scotland. They also have links to the Local Government Association (LGA) and a network of other Strategic Migration Partnerships based across the rest of the UK. CSMP maintains a specific policy development related focus. CSMP is situated within the Community Resourcing Team in COSLA and along with the CSMP Board, also reports to the Community Wellbeing and Safety Executive Group.