SCDC response to socio-economic duty consultation
/Read our response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper on a socio-economic duty for public authorities in Scotland.
Read MoreRead our response to the Scottish Government's consultation paper on a socio-economic duty for public authorities in Scotland.
Read MoreA celebration of community social work in Scotland, showcasing what it is and what it can offer in 2017 and beyond.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government has set out its Programme for Government 2017-18, which sets out how it will build on existing work with a fresh set of priorities.
Read MoreA paper introducing a range of democratic innovations known as ‘mini-publics’.
Read MoreA short web-based animation on ‘Power as a health and social justice issue’ developed through a collaboration between Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH) and NHS Health Scotland.
Read MoreOver the past nine months Carnegie UK Trust have been working with seven organisations to test what, if anything, could be done to encourage kinder communities.
Read MoreDuring the first ever Co-production Week Scotland, we asked you to help us develop a vision for co-production in Scotland. Now is the time to tell us what you think.
Read MoreThis year's Supporting Communities programme offers support to community anchor organisations. Support will focus on strengthening community engagement activities and developing community action planning activities. Find out how your community organisation can apply for support.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government has announced that the 2017/18 Community Choices Fund is open for applications. The fund supports the growth of participatory budgeting (PB) in Scotland.
Read MoreThe National Standards for Community Engagement are now in a range of accessible formats, including easy read, audio and braille.
Read MoreBased on the findings from a series of focus groups and an online survey, this report explores the barriers to better involvement in planning and also the opportunities and benefits that better community engagement would present for communities and government.
Read MorePart 3 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act, on participation requests, came into force on the 1st April 2017. Accompanying guidance is available with more supporting materials on the way soon.
Read MoreCommunity Development Alliance Scotland has produced a booklet on how stronger communities can help people to achieve change or improve their wellbeing; and how they can help us all to deliver on national and local priorities for our society.
Read MoreThe regulations for the Participation Request part of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act has been laid before parliament, giving the legislation the green light for implementation on 1st April.
Read MorePart 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act, on asset transfer is now in force, and accompanying guidance is available to download.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government, supported by the European Social Fund (ESF), is set to launch a new £18.9 million fund to support the most disadvantaged communities across Scotland to tackle poverty and inequality.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government has now published the guidance, regulation and plain English guide for the Community Planning aspect of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act.
Read MoreThis year the Scottish Government has been asking public sector organisations across Scotland to make Social Impact Pledges - public commitments to changing three aspects of their current operations or policies in a way that will benefit communities.
Read More(Near final) Guidance on asset transfer, as legislated for by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act, has been developed for both relevant authorities and community bodies.
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