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Principles met

  • Co-production

    We will develop systems that enable citizens to be equal partners in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.

  • New models of meeting priority needs

    In exploring new ways of meeting the priority needs of our communities we will encourage models, such as co-operatives and mutuals, which give greater influence and voice to staff and users. in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.

Community Councils (CCs) are groups of people who give time to, and have an interest in, the well-being of their community.  Introduced by The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, their main purposes are to:

  • consult and represent the local community;
  • make known to the Council and other public bodies the views of those in the community; and
  • take such action it feels is appropriate in the interests of the community.

CCs are consulted on planning applications in their areas and are kept informed about licensing applications.  They are also frequently consulted on how local services are delivered and other issues affecting their localities.  In Inverclyde, they operate under the Scheme for the Establishment of CCs in Inverclyde, which covers a variety of matters including the CC areas; who can be­­ a Community Councillor; how many and what types of CC there can be; and the roles and responsibilities of Community Councillors.  It also covers the operation of CCs, dealing with meetings, accounts, and Elections.

Support is available for CCs in order for them to effectively engage and consult with, and be a fully representative voice for, the communities they represent; support includes:

  • a comprehensive training package;
  • support to Office Bearers;
  • preparing for public meetings;
  • liaising with Council bodies;
  • support and guidance to access match funding;
  • development of skills to work in partnership with a range of agencies and groups; and
  • support to develop project proposals (for example, a new play park).

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