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Simple terms explainer
Councils must create a plan (called a “scheme”) for setting up community councils in their area and send it to Scottish Ministers for approval. This scheme explains how community councils will be formed and operate locally. The aim is to give communities a formal voice in local decision-making and ensure the process is clear, fair, and consistent across the council area.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Community services
Community planning
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
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