Scottish Forum for Community Councils

Added by Judy Thomson at 11:10 on 13 October 2023

Join the Scottish Forum of Community Councils Community Councils are invited to officially Join the Scottish Forum. Once we can demonstrate that a majority of Community Councils have signed up, we will be in a much stronger position to secure funding to take the Scottish Forum forward. We would be g...

New Resources for Community Councils

Added by Judy Thomson at 11:06 on 13 October 2023

New resources have been published for Community Councils including an updated Model Scheme of Establishment and Good Practice Guidance. These resources are designed to help Community Councils operate more effectively and to provide them with the knowledge they need to support their local community. ...

Federation loses valued member

Added by Judy Thomson at 10:52 on 13 October 2023

Jan Irvine, a community activist who was active for many years in Bonnyrigg & District Community Council, Midlothian Federation of Community Councils, Women’s Aid, and Midlothian People’s Equality Group has passed away. She will be missed.

Upcoming Webinars for Community Councils in Oct and Nov 2023

Added by Judy Thomson at 11:56 on 11 October 2023

Three really useful webinars for Community Councillors coming up in October and November. Tuesday 24th October 6pm-7pm with the National Centre for Resilience Booking link: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/fatNCFJGvq The NCR team will offer an informative presentation that provides an overview of ongoi...

Complimentary (online) conference places for community councils

Added by Judy Thomson at 20:20 on 12 September 2023

Mackay Hannah have made more complimentary places available to Community Councils for their upcoming events. Grateful if you would consider sharing the info below with your community council’s members: Scotland's public services: coping with now, planning for next Conference online, Tuesda...