Taking forward the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act and other work on community empowerment, engagement and participation, inc the Local Governance Review
Scotland
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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
📢✨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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
✨📢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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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
📢✨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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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
✨📢 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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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
📢✨📢 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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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
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…
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
#TimeToTalk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. We’re encouraging more honest conversations to help combat the stigma around mental health.
2024's theme is ‘what I really mean’, highlighting that the words we say don’t always reflect what’s going on.
ALT "Not toooo bad" sometimes means I feel lost and alone. Have a conversation about mental health. Time to Talk Day. 01/02/24. See Me End mental health discrimination. #TimeToTalk Text against a green background.
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
✨📢CDAS Bulletin- Out today!! 📢✨
📢Let's Talk Celebrating Life with lot's of opportunities, events and initiatives to get involved in!! 📢
#SuicidePreventionScotland #KeepThePromise #HousingFestival #DemocracyMatters @CommEmpower
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CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
.@GDA__online 200 members in person/online considering what issues matter most ; what they want more say over;at which level shld decisions be made;what new powers/ resources are needed; how to ensure accountability and how decision making bodies might look #DemocracyMatters
ALT Disabled people at Discussion Groups
ALT Disabled people at Discussion Groups
ALT Disabled people at Discussion Groups
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
This is the LAST DAY to apply to the #DemocracyMatters Community Engagement Fund.
The deadline is 5pm TODAY.
There's still time to apply if you can hold your funded conversation by Wednesday 14th February.
Click Here to Apply: bit.ly/DM23-24
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
📣 CLD Standards Council members-Join us-1 February, for an opportunity to discuss the CLD Review with Kate Still, Independent Reviewer. 📣
Kate is keen to hear from as many interested voices, partners & stakeholders as possible. Register on Eventbrite. eventbrite.co.uk/e/807579420…
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
The #DemocracyMatters Community Engagement Fund closes on Friday. If you're still considering to apply, you still have time to hold your funded conversation by Wednesday 14th February.
Click Here to Apply: bit.ly/DM23-24
@CommEmpower
CommunityEmpowerment retweeted
Four more sleeps until our next big hybrid event!
We've got input from GDA's Purple Poncho Players, our CEO @tressaburke and @ThomasCArthur, MSP. We'll be getting your views on democracy, and you'll have the chance to speak with a range of stallholders.
Are you joining us?
ALT Have you registered for our next big hybrid event? Friday 26th January, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Get in touch to confirm! call: 0141 556 7103 email: [email protected] text: 07958 299 496 Photo of GDA's Purple Poncho Players performing on a stage. GDA logo.