Taking forward the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act and other work on community empowerment, engagement and participation, inc the Local Governance Review
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20 Sep 2024
We are so pleased to have published the Democracy Matters findings. The report is full of ideas to strengthen our local democracy - check it out!
Today @scotgov and @COSLA publish a report with views from communities across Scotland on how they could have more control over decisions to enable their town, village or neighbourhood to flourish.
#DemocracyMatters
Read the Report ➡️ ow.ly/T1CG50TpTPV
ALT Smiling image of Minister for Public Finance Ivan McKee with quote which says he looks forward to working with the sector to deliver on aspirations
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has announced the phase 2 report for the Democracy Matters engagement process at the 2024 COSLA Conference. COSLA President @MorayShona welcomed the report which will help to strengthen local democracy in Scotland . Read more: bit.ly/3TylF41
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19 Sep 2024
Alongside our findings, we're delighted to launch our case study 'Better Engagement, Better Policy' where we sit down with ScotGov policy leads to explore the importance of including children in policy development. Check it out now🚀childrensparliament.org.uk/w… @CommEmpower
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Today @scotgov and @COSLA publish a report with views from communities across Scotland on how they could have more control over decisions to enable their town, village or neighbourhood to flourish.
#DemocracyMatters
Read the Report ➡️ ow.ly/T1CG50TpTPV
ALT Smiling image of Minister for Public Finance Ivan McKee with quote which says he looks forward to working with the sector to deliver on aspirations
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📢✨Register today !! ✨📢
#CDASConf24 is only 3 weeks away & we are very excited to be welcoming you all!
There's still time to register if you can join us, we have an amazing line up including @Ivan_McKee @nmcinroy @RobertsonTrust and lot's more!!
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During a panel discussion at #DTAS24 Public Finance Minister @Ivan_McKee was pleased to share @ScotGov support for community level decision-making. Mr McKee also thanked @DTAScot members for their contribution to the #DemocracyMatters consultation, due to publish shortly.
ALT A group of people seated including Minister Ivan McKee for a conference panel discussion led by Pauline Smith Chief Executive of Development Trust Association Scotland
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✨📢CDAS Bulletin- Out today!! 📢✨
📢Only 4 weeks to go until our conference
💥 What an amazing line up we have for you!
Keynote speaker @nmcinroy & input at panels
from @Clare_MacG @SURFscot @scotrefcouncil @CommEmpower @SCDC_Org and lot's more!!
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Public Finance Minister @Ivan_McKee met with @DTAScot to thank the organisation and its members for promoting #DemocracyMatters, a critical aspect of public service reform which will help maximise our communities’ potential.
ALT Finance Minister Ivan McKee pictured second from right with staff from Development Trusts Association Scotland including Chief Executive Pauline Smith on the far right
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📢✨CDAS Bulletin- out today!! ✨📢
Registration NOW OPEN!! for our Annual National Conference, Wed, 25th Sept, Stirling.
📢Very excited to be coming together with our members to explore the integral role CD makes in the improvement agenda for our nation
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13 May 2024
Delighted to share our latest blog on the Democracy Matters engagement process - take a look! blogs.gov.scot/participation…
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✨📢 CDAS Bulletin- out today!! 📢✨
🔸SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual National Conference,
Wednesday, 25th Sept, Stirling
🔸Lot's of job opportunities
🔸Events, articles and research
#EarthDay2024 #StressManagementMonth @CommEmpower
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11 Apr 2024
It's brilliant getting a hard copy of @Creative_Voices #DemocracyMatters project into the office. Really shows the hard work that went into Confidence Kingdom! Further thanks to MCP members, Rida and Flynn, for their recent blog entries. It was great working with you on this.
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9 Apr 2024
MCP Rida reflects on her experience at the Democracy Matters residential in our newest blog, childrensparliament.org.uk/n… on how it feels to be listened to and valued as a child engaging in local community decision-making. #democracymatters @CommEmpower @ThomasCArthur
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2 Apr 2024
In our latest blog, MCP Flynn reflects on his first Children's Parliament residential as part of 'Democracy Matters.' On reflection, Flynn shares "If you are given an opportunity, you should take it."💫 Find his blog here: childrensparliament.org.uk/n… #democracymatters @CommEmpower
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📢✨📢 CDAS Bulletin- out today!! 📢✨📢
Let's Talk Democracy Matters. Lot's of events, opportunities, jobs and our response to DM2. @CommEmpower
📢SAVE THE DATE: 25th Sept: Our Annual National Conference!!
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26 Mar 2024
Brilliant to see the publication of the Children's Parliament Democracy Matters report! Was great fun to be a part of and so many good ideas - check it out!
26 Mar 2024
Report live!📢As part of Democracy Matters Phase Two, children built their own town for a different democratic future: where children and adults work together to design and influence their community. Read their fantastic ideas 👇childrensparliament.org.uk/o… @commempower
@thomasCarthur
ALT The cover of the Democracy Matters report, featuring the children presenting their plans for their town
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29 Feb 2024
With #DemocracyMatters consultation now closed, we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who did #GetInvolved with the conversation. We will be back in touch to set out next steps.
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28 Feb 2024
Today is the last day of the #DemocracyMatters consultation being open to submit views on local democracy. You still have time to #GetInvolved! Please use our consultation page: consult.gov.scot/local-gover… or email us at democracymatters@gov.scot
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27 Feb 2024
Tomorrow (28 Feb) is the last chance to have your say on the #DemocracyMatters consultation. Find out more about the questions that are being asked and how you can respond here: communitycouncils.scot/the-w…
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26 Feb 2024
Good Morning! You have until midnight on Wednesday to send us your Democracy Matters response! Make sure your community's views are heard and submit them here 👇👇👇
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