What are Community Councils?

Community councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. They bridge the gap between local authorities and communities, and help to make public bodies aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent. There are around 1,200 active community councils in Scotland.

Community Councils are comprised of people who care about their community and want to make it a better place to live.

Members of the public are more than welcome to attend monthly meetings of the community council, these are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm.

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What do Community Councils do?

 

As well as representing the community to the local authority, Community Councils facilitate a wide range of activities which promote the well-being of their communities. They bring local people together to help make things happen, and many Community Councils protect and promote the identity of their community. They advise, petition, influence and advocate numerous causes and cases of concern on behalf of local communities.  

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