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:
- 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;
- 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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