Case studies

We have gathered information from some communities who have submitted Participation Requests so you can find out about their experiences.

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Westbank Pitz

Portobello Community Council used a participation request as part of the community's wider effort to increase their involvement in the sale of the Westbank Street land, known locally as the ‘Pitz’.

Families into Sport for Health (FISH)

Families into Sport for Health (FiSH) used a participation request to further their campaign to pilot Sunday opening hours of a local sports centre.

Tillydrone Community Flat

Tillydrone Flat Association submitted a participation request to Aberdeen City Council in order to prevent the relocation of the Tillydrone Community Flat to a new community campus.

Scottish Borders SDS Forum

Scottish Borders SDS Forum is a group of people with lived experience of self-directed-support (SDS) in the Scottish Borders. In May 2019, the forum made a participation request to Scottish Borders Council after the local authority decided to introduce pre-payment cards without adequate consultation.

 
Image showing a map of Scotland with pins in locations indicating where PRs have been submitted

Social Studios’ PR Portal which maps submitted requests