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PE2198: Establish a standardised and fair public participation process for all Scottish councils

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce new legislation or amend existing legislation in order to:

1. require all local authorities in Scotland to adopt, within a specified timeframe, a set of minimum standards for public participation processes (questions, deputations, petitions) that ensure such processes are accessible, transparent, fair, inclusive and consistent across Scotland;
2. designate a new or existing body to oversee and monitor compliance with such standards and either take or recommend action when these are not met.

Petitioner: Wilson Chowdhry

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 30 October 2025

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