The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 provides a framework to:
- engage communities in improving outcomes
- encourage and promote dialogue
- address inequalities
- support increased participation from those whose voices are less heard or who face additional barriers
Participation requests enable community bodies to discuss local issues and services with public authorities.
If a community body believes it can help to improve an outcome, it can request that the public authority participates in a process to achieve that improvement.
Part 3 of the Community Empowerment Act explains how participation requests work.
If your group wants to make a participation request, use our guidance notes and request forms, or contact us for advice.
Current requests
Plockton and District Community Council – Improving traffic management and parking in Plockton, and traffic calming measures in Duirinish.
Ferintosh Community Council – Engaging the community on local priorities for road maintenance and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
Participation requests
Contact our policy team for help and advice
Address: