Community Council

Skills support for community councils

The Improvement Service and The Open University in Scotland are working together to offer all community councillors in Scotland the opportunity to learn new skills using free OU courses.

Stepping up for communities

Community councils have been supporting their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crossmichael Community Woodland

A Community Council have been leading a project to manage, care for and improve access to a community woodland in Dumfries and Galloway.

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9 August

Scotland Loves Local II Fund Open

Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund.

23 July

Jackie Weaver attends latest CCLO Network event

Zoom icon and viral sensation Jackie Weaver joined the most recent online meeting of the Community Council Liaison Officer’s (CCLO) Network organised by the Improvement Service.

8 July

Scotland Loves Local Awards

The Scotland Loves Local Awards are a celebration of all that is great about Scotland’s towns and neighbourhoods.

7 July

Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund

The Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund, administered by Corra Foundation, has reopened for applications with refreshed criteria.

6 July

Fireworks Consultation Launch

Scottish Government are seeking views from the public and stakeholders on the introduction of four specific requirements in relation to the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland, as well as a new offence in relation to carrying a pyrotechnic device in a public place without reasonable excuse or lawful authority.

8 June

SURF Awards 2021

The SURF awards are delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government to highlight, celebrate, and share the achievements of local initiatives that combat physical, social, and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.

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