Empowerment in Action: “They’ll save thousands if they listen to us.”
/Last week over 400 disabled people gathered to meet Leader of Glasgow City Government Susan Aitken. Catch up on what happened.
Read MoreLast week over 400 disabled people gathered to meet Leader of Glasgow City Government Susan Aitken. Catch up on what happened.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government introduced the Planning Bill to the Scottish Parliament on 4 December 2017.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government and COSLA have launched a Local Governance Review to find out what changes are needed to encourage more people to be involved in local decision making.
Read MoreCo-production Week Scotland was held 27th Nov - 3rd Dec 2017, catch up on what happened.
Read MoreThe Social Economy Growth Fund will enable the third sector/social economy to improve and increase services and support for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Read MoreThis CHEX briefing explains what Scotland's integrated health and social care arrangements are, and highlights where, as well as why, community-led health organisations and approaches fit into the new structures.
Read MoreWe has developed summary guidance to accompany part 3 of the Community Empowerment Act on participation requests.
Read MoreWe are inviting current and ex community councillors, and other key stakeholders to take part in research exploring how community councils can be even more relevant in Scotland’s evolving policy context.
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.
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