These are outlined below—
Suggestions in evidence for changes to sections 5 -8 of the Bill.Organisation(s)SuggestionCo-operatives UK, CfVCooperate Scotland LLP, CfVChanging the wording on the content of CWB action plans from “may include” to “must include” or “should include” to ensure that each of the five pillars of CWB are included.Community Energy Scotland, CfVExpanding the list of measures that could be included in CWB action plans to include diversifying ownership of energy assets.Development Trusts Association Scotland, CfVScottish Community Development Centre, CfVEconomic Development Association Scotland, 4 JuneScottish Enterprise, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, South Lanarkshire Council, 11 JuneRequiring CWB action plans to be aligned with Community Action Plans, Local Place Plans, and Local Development Plans.What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, CfVRequiring CWB partnerships to publish a monitoring and evaluation plan alongside CWB action plans that clearly sets out how progress will be measured.Development Trusts Association Scotland, CfVClackmannanshire Council, 4 JuneRequiring that any progress reports include measurable indicators of community involvement, asset ownership and local reinvestment.Highland Community Planning Partnership, CfVRequiring a role for participatory budgeting.The Committee asks the Scottish Government to consider the specific suggestions set out above.