Online platform launched
Members of the public are being urged to share their views on local governance reform and help shape next steps.
The Scottish Government has launched an online questionnaire seeking views on:
- how local government is currently organised
- the most important features of local governance reform
- any concerns or opportunities
The questionnaire forms part of a three-month programme of engagement on local governance reform.
Ministers are also holding discussions with organisations including Scotland’s 32 local councils, the local government organisation COSLA and trade unions to explore how local governance can be reshaped to support improved public services.
Public Finance Minister Hannah Mary Goodlad said: “Reforming councils and local government is about making services work better for the people of Scotland and empowering communities – pushing power out and across the country and decision making as local as possible.
“Over the last two months, we have had constructive discussions with a range of organisations, including councils and unions, and now we want to hear more on what our communities across Scotland think, not least their experiences of council services and their priorities.
“Alongside the insights and perspectives already shared, public views will help inform the next phase of this important work on the future of local governance.”
Responses can be submitted through the online platform until Friday, 11 December.
COSLA’s alternative vision for public service reform takes an outcomes-based approach to ensure that people and communities are at the heart of change.
Swipe through to explore key challenges with the Scottish Government’s initial local governance proposals:
Responses can be submitted through the online platform until Friday, 11 December.
