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Convention submits representation to Scottish Government on strengthening community councils, 4 Feb 2012

(Also see page of comments by individual community councils)

The Convention of Perth and Kinross Community Councils has submitted a representation to the Scottish Government's Short Life Working Group on Community Councils - Download as Word Doc || Download as PDF file.

The Working Group has a wide ranging remit, including:

  • Supporting Community Councils to play an active role in their communities (including exploration of current legislative status) and to work together to share experience and good practice;
  • Strengthening the role of Community Council Liaison Officers in supporting Community Councils, including in the provision of training and development;
  • Increasing diversity of representation on Community Councils (including exploration of wider public perception and awareness of Community Councils);
  • Strengthening the link between Community Councils and Community Planning: and,
  • Role of Community Councils in project/asset management and service provision.

For more information, visit the Scottish Government's website here -
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/local-government/CommunityCouncils/CCShortLifeWorkingGroup
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