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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16 May

Call for views on Scottish Parliament participation

The Scottish Parliament’s Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee is looking for feedback from the public and community organisations as part of their inquiry into Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament.

6 May

Dandelion and BEMIS funding for community food projects

The Dandelion Harvest Grants Programme, launched in partnership with BEMIS, is offering grants to community councils and community groups who are growing their own food or plan to start on their growing journey.

6 May

#CelebrateCCs this June as part of Month of Community

As part of the upcoming Month of Community in June, we will be celebrating Community Councils in Scotland and all the amazing work they do to support and improve their local area.

2 May

Contribute to National Lottery Community Fund review

The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a review of their UK-wide strategy as part of their commitment to put communities first.

25 April

Smarter Choices, Smarter Places funding for travel projects

Paths for All is accepting applications to its Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund, which aims to encourage people to change their everyday travel behaviours.

25 April

Volunteers’ Week Scotland: say Thank You to volunteers

Volunteers’ Week Scotland is a chance to celebrate the people who volunteer their time and efforts to improve their communities, including community councillors and those who support their projects.

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