Infrastructure for empowerment
/Support for communities and community organisations who face more barriers than others to engage with democracy and take advantage of opportunities for empowerment is key.
Read MoreSupport for communities and community organisations who face more barriers than others to engage with democracy and take advantage of opportunities for empowerment is key.
Read MoreWe would like to see actions aimed at increasing capacity building and support for disadvantaged and marginalised communities so that they are in a position to benefit from any new legislation.
Read MoreThere should be a focus on increasing the influence of communities over services and decisions through any potential new legislation.
Read MoreInnovation is closely related to influence and intervention, with more of an emphasis on communities managing and delivering services and amenities. For this to happen, the following changes need to be made
Read MoreThe issue of inclusion is key to community involvement in local decision making, and there are particular measures which should be incorporated into any Bill around local democracy in order to ensure inclusion and equality are achieved.
Read MoreOur vision is for an active, inclusive and just Scotland where our communities are strong, equitable and sustainable.
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