Newsletter 6, New Powers for Scotland's Community Councils?

Dear Community Councillor,

Last year I wrote a short essay on why I believe democracy needs deep roots in everyday community life, titled ‘Why Empower Community Councils?’. It’s a bit touchy-feely, but if you have time to read it, I’d be very interested to hear your reactions – click here. 
  
I’m delighted to say that we now have 21 community councils participating in our Scotland-wide survey: 

• Nairn River  
• Morvern  
• Royal Burgh of Montrose  
• Crosshill, Straiton and Kirkmichael
• St Monans and Abercrombie  
• Haddington  
• Strathard  
• Symington  
• Jackton and Thorntonhall  
• Gourdon  
• Kinglassie  
• Duror and Kentallen  
• Buckie  
• Kenmore and District  
• Elie and Earlsferry  
• Pumpherston  
• Laggan  
• Brechin  
• Currie  
• Banchory  
• Overtown and Waterloo

Just let me know if your Community Council would like to take part, and I will send you two web links, one for your local survey and one for the results. 
  
Best wishes,
  
Michael 
  
Michael Gallagher  
New Powers for Scotland's Community Councils? (Facebook group)
Scotland's Community Councillors Chewin' The Fat (website)