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Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot

Let's build a Scotland where decisions are made closer to the people. Join the movement for a more decentralised Scotland.

Joined September 2024
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ScotlandTonight
@ScotlandTonight
9 Sep 2024
On #scotnight đź”· @PGourtsoyannis reports from Westminster ahead of a vote on the winter fuel allowance đź”· Is it time to rethink local governance? With @LesleyRiddoch, @RobertonEsther & @EwanAitken đź”· @MiriamBrett, @MarieMacklin & Bernard Ponsonby are our Monday Night Panel
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Building a Local Scotland@BuildLocalScot
6 Sep 2024
Join our movement to build a more democratic Scotland. Visit buildlocal.scot to learn more and sign our declaration. #BuildingALocalScotland
The 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament offers an opportunity to revisit unfinished business and address a serious democratic deficit... We need to engage the people of Scotland in a discussion to build a consensus on how best to build a local Scotland and bring us into line with European democratic norms.” Esther Roberton - former coordinator of the Scottish constitutional convention

ALT The 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament offers an opportunity to revisit unfinished business and address a serious democratic deficit... We need to engage the people of Scotland in a discussion to build a consensus on how best to build a local Scotland and bring us into line with European democratic norms.” Esther Roberton - former coordinator of the Scottish constitutional convention

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Mike Danson@MikeDanson1
9 Sep 2024
Delighted to be working with these experienced, talented & diverse people, committed to making the case for greater local democracy in & at communities across Scotland. buildlocal.scot for arguments & briefings. Follow @BuildLocalScot. If you agree, sign the Declaration.

Lesley Riddoch@LesleyRiddoch
9 Sep 2024
Chuffed to outline campaign for real local democracy on @ScotlandTonight with ex Scottish Constitutional Convention coordinator @RobertonEsther & ex-leader Edin Council @EwanAitken. Our challenge to all political parties - decentralise as you promised. On 10.40. @BuildLocalScot
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Lesley Riddoch@LesleyRiddoch
9 Sep 2024
Chuffed to outline campaign for real local democracy on @ScotlandTonight with ex Scottish Constitutional Convention coordinator @RobertonEsther & ex-leader Edin Council @EwanAitken. Our challenge to all political parties - decentralise as you promised. On 10.40. @BuildLocalScot
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Dave Watson@UnisonDave
9 Sep 2024
I was in Edinburgh this morning speaking at the launch of a New Local Democracy for Scotland. Here I argue that we must put right the forgotten aim of devolution - to disperse power not just from Westminster to Holyrood but onwards to communities. unisondave.blogspot.com/2024…

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Mike Danson@MikeDanson1
9 Sep 2024
Sadly I couldn't be at the launch but the 'Writings' and background briefing on buildlocal.scot offer a great introduction to the issues and opportunities for change. Watch the recording of the launch, read the arguments and please sign the Declaration.

Building a Local Scotland@BuildLocalScot
9 Sep 2024
Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot @PeterMcColl rounds up our brilliant launch: “We need you to go out and be champions for this. Thank you for coming today. Let’s make the case for a local Scotland.” #BuildingaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot @PeterMcColl rounds up our brilliant launch: “We need you to go out and be champions for this. Thank you for coming today. Let’s make the case for a local Scotland.” #BuildingaLocalScotland
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make hope possible@MakeHopePossibl
9 Sep 2024
At the launch of @BuildLocalScot . A great turnout and really interesting discussion. Keep an eye on buildlocal.scot for the recording later in the week #buildingalocalScotland
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Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot @LesleyRiddoch: “Scotland is totally out of sync with Europe when it comes to local democracy. It’s simply got to change.” #BuildingaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot @EwanAitken: “Our ambition is to reconnect people and communities with politics, its processes and its purpose. To make life better for all of us.” #BuildingaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot Willie Sullivan of @ERSScotland: “We need a stronger local democracy, to build stronger communities. Community allows people to work together, and make human connections.” #BuildingaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: buildlocal.scot @UnisonDave of the @ReidFoundation: “We have some of the largest basic council units in the world, and our public services have been centralised.” #BuildaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: buildlocal.scot @RobertonEsther: “I believe now more than ever that more local powers are needed. Now is the time to revisit this issue.” #BuildaLocalScotland
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Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: buildlocal.scot @joycemcm opens our launch in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket Centre. #BuildingaLocalScotland
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Tired of feeling like you have no say in how your community is run? Let's change that. #LocalDemocracy #BuildingALocalScotland
Quote - "The many initiatives to improve citizen engagement and participatory practices in Scotland have almost all failed to engage working people, not least because they haven’t put real power in the hands of recognisable communities.” Dave Watson. Director of the Jimmy Reid Foundation.

ALT Quote - "The many initiatives to improve citizen engagement and participatory practices in Scotland have almost all failed to engage working people, not least because they haven’t put real power in the hands of recognisable communities.” Dave Watson. Director of the Jimmy Reid Foundation.
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Let's build a Scotland where communities have the power to improve places and lives #Devolution #Scotland #BuildingALocalScotland Join our campaign buildlocal.scot
Quote - "In 1974, there were over 200 local councils in Scotland, however, by 1996, there were only 32. Who decided we should become so delocalised? You can be sure it wasn’t the communities who lost their power." Ewan Aitken. Foremer Leader, Edinburgh City Council

ALT Quote - "In 1974, there were over 200 local councils in Scotland, however, by 1996, there were only 32. Who decided we should become so delocalised? You can be sure it wasn’t the communities who lost their power." Ewan Aitken. Foremer Leader, Edinburgh City Council
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Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: buildlocal.scot @MikeDanson1 explains how a real local democracy can help rejuvenate communities across Scotland. Join us for our launch tomorrow: tickettailor.com/events/make…
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RT @howardlwood: Centralised decision making is at present solely responsible for Arrans economic dire state. Locals ignored. We can do pro…
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Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Lesley Riddoch@LesleyRiddoch
7 Sep 2024
Scotkand has the largest councils & weakest local democracy in Europe. Is that inertia, a govt belief big is beautiful, serious mistrust of community capacity or all the above? Check out @BuildLocalScot & sign our Declaration for genuine local democracy & a grassroots Scotland.
make hope possible@MakeHopePossibl
6 Sep 2024
On Monday we'll be launching the campaign #BuildingaLocalScotland alongside @EwanAitken @LesleyRiddoch @UnisonDave @AnnMcG_SGP @Jonathon_Shafi @PeterMcColl @MikeDanson1 @RobertonEsther @joycemcm @williesully visit our website for more information buildlocal.scot
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