Question reference: S5O-04154
- Asked by: Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 12 February 2020
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Current status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 20 February 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages and supports participation in local democracy, including membership of community councils.
Answer
The Scottish Government encourages and supports participation in local democracy and values the role of Community Councils who undertake a wide range of activities for the benefit of their community. Community councillors were among the thousands of people who got involved in Democracy Matters conversations about the future of local democracy in Scotland. We look forward to their continued engagement over the course of this year as we develop new decision-making arrangements which can further empower Scotland’s diverse communities.