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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22 February

New Improved Community Councils Website

WE are delighted to launch a brand new look for the Scottish Community Councils website …along with some new features.

19 February

Free Training Courses for Community Councils

The Improvement Service and the Open University (OU) in Scotland are working together to offer all community council volunteers the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses.

19 February

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.

19 February

Eden Project seek Scots passionate about community

Do you have an idea you want to start up in your neighbourhood? Or do you know someone who makes a difference where you live? Eden Project Communities are searching for community minded people to represent Scotland at their virtual Community Camp in March 2021.

27 January

Let Scottish Government Planning hear your views

The Scottish Government want to hear from community councils on consultations in relation to planning policy and guidance.

21 January

Grant funding for community led art projects

ArtRoots is a grant fund offering up to £5000 for community led art projects designed to enhance the neighbourhood, improve the community skills set and encourage more active travel.

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