Community Councils

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* 2. Age

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* 4. Would you class yourself as living in a rural or urban area?

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* 5. Are you a community councillor?

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* 6. If you are or were a community councillor, why did you put yourself forward for this role?

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* 7. In your view, what should the aim of community councils be? Do they have the potential to enhance local democracy?

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* 8. If you believe more decisions should be taken locally- who do you think should make those decisions?

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* 9. In some parts of Scotland, community councils are very effective. What would make other community councils more effective?

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* 10. Do you think community councils should have a budget to undertake activities and services? Or make more decisions, even if someone else holds the funding?

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* 11. How could they better be considered to represent their communities? Should community councils have reserved spaces from people from different interest groups e.g. a young person, person with a disability?

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* 12. What should the relationship between the local authority and the community council be?

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* 13. Can you give any example of good practice and achievements by your community council?

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* 14. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your views on community councils?

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