The general purpose of a community council is to
Community Councils have a statutory role in the planning process, in relation to both development planning and planning applications.
Community Councils are competent objectors to applications for premises licences and occasional licences for premises within their area.
In addition to this, they also play an important role in
Clackmannanshire's community councils have a common governance framework which aims to enable them to operaate whilst adhering to democratic principles and standards. It is called the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils ('the Scheme').
Under covid-19 lockdown conditions, the provisions in the Scheme for how people become community councillors could not be implemented, placing restraints on some of our community councils at the time.
We are aiming to review the provisions in this respect and asking for views on the wider governance of community councils to update the Scheme so that it suits today's priorities, interests and needs.
governing the geographic boundaries within which to work and their membership numbers.
This consultation will be split into two stages. This stage, the first, looks at community council boundaries and members numbers. It asks the people of Clackmannanshire for their views on how best community councils can ensure maximum participation and represent their areas legitimately, transparently and accountably.
The next stage goes into more detail about how community councils operate.
This is the first stage of this consultation exercise. The outcome of this stage will be reported to Clackmannanshire Council before the second stage begins.
The second stage asks people their views on other aspects of community councils such as how community councillors are elected.
via MS Teams
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Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
via MS Teams
Discuss your views
Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
via MS Teams
Discuss your views
Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
via MS Teams
Discuss your views
Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
via MS Teams
Discuss your views
Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
via MS Teams
Discuss your views
Hear and discuss the views of other people.
To register to take part, email lbaillie@clacks.gov.uk
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