Household Waste Recycling Centre - Have Your Say
We are seeking your views on our Household Waste Recycling Centres across Dumfries and Galloway. Please access the survey to record your views https://crowd.in/3woa2o
Scottish Community Development Centre www.scds.org.uk
Local Place Plans are a new type of plan giving people an opportunity to develop proposals for the development and use of land in the place where they live.
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democracy.matters@gov.scot
continuing the Democracy Matters conversation in 2020
This year, the Scottish Government will continue the Democracy Matters conversations, with communities, on the future of local decision-making. The people of Scotland will be invited to help design good community-led decision making processes which can deliver benefits for everyone. Details on how to get involved will be shared in the coming weeks on the Democracy Matters webpages. Find out more here
FREE RESOURCES
Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 is an opportunity to highlight the nature, history and culture of shorelines and waterways. Check out the new, free resource from the John Muir Trust, packed full of information, ideas and activities. Suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in taking part in the VE Day celebrations?
https://www.veday75.org/
Supporting Local Democracy
New Community Council, new members
Need any help to navigate your way through the rules, regulations and responsibilities of a Community Council? Submit your interest to Community.Councils@dumgal gov.uk
Consultation on the horizon?
Ward Officers can provide support with:
• community engagement - including running Ward Forums and community meetings, supporting consultations and involvement
• community development and empowerment - including assisting communities to prioritise what's important to them, making informed choices about community assets and volunteering with the council in their locality
• community planning - coordinating and working with local partners and supporting Local Rural Partnerships
Click here to access more information about Ward Working across Dumfries and Galloway
Windfarm Benefit
Funding Update
For more information contact James Parker Developer Contributions Officer on James.Parker@dumgal.gov.uk
MINSCA will be launching Year 13 of the fund in February 2020. Around £100,000 will be available for community projects in the area surrounding the windfarm. Minsca Wind Farm is situated near the village of Bankshill, east of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway. All qualifying Community Councils will receive details and information, prompting them to welcome new applications from their community
Sharing Good Practice across the Region
Ward 12 Annnandale East and Eskdale Ward Event
Ward Events allow communities to engage with councillors in their ward about issues that affect them. Eaglesfield and Kirtlebridge Community Council recently requested a Ward Event in connection with the issues around flooding in the local community. 42 residents joined Local Councillors and Senior DGC Personnel to address the issues and residents were able to share their concerns and discuss potential solutions. Ward Events proposals can be submitted here.
Ward 8 Lochar Casual Vacancy Election
TORTHORWALD COMMUNITY COUNCIL CASUALLY FILLS IT’S VACANCIES!
Following the Ordinary Elections in October, Members of Torthorwald Community Council were keen to bolster their numbers by recruiting fully elected Community Councillors using the Casual Vacancy Election process as set out in the Scheme.
Chair of Torthorwald Community Council, Mr Bob Watson said: “We were distinctly aware that our Community Council was just a few Members above our minimum numbers and so we took the decision to ask about the Casual Vacancy process.
This was extremely straight-forward and we were delighted to welcome 6 new fully elected Community Councillors at our meeting on Monday 20 January.” If you would like more information on the Casual Vacancy Election process, please contact Community.Councils@dumgal.gov.uk
Ward 6 North West Dumfries Training Session
Lincluden Community Council have a shared commitment to making a difference for their community and welcomed the opportunity to participate in training sessions with DGC. Delivered at a convenient date, time and location for all, feedback has been very positive with a request for ‘refresher sessions’ to be available. Interested? Contact Community.Councils@dumgal.gov.uk with your request
Want to share good practice stories that others may be interested in? Do you have creative ways to engage with your community? Something you would like featured in the Newsletter? Please let us know by contacting Community.Councils@dumgal.gov.uk
New to Community Councils?
Where can you find more Information?
www.communitycouncils.scot
Scottish Government Community Council website. This website is for anyone interested in community councils. The site has up to date information on news, events, guidance and grants as well as advice on how to be a Community Councillor. Check out the help and support section here
Want to find out what other Community Councils are doing across Scotland? The video link below showcases the work of five community councils and the diverse projects community councils undertake including planning matters, health and wellbeing partnerships, and setting up group purchase schemes for buying oil. View the video here
www.dumgal.gov.uk
Information based Dumfries and Galloway Council website features the services and functions of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Keep up to date on current consultations by going to the Have Your Say Page here
www.dumgal.gov.uk/communitycouncils
Community Council Webpage – Useful information for Community Councils including Find my Community Council. In particular, check out the Information for Community Councils section here Keep your Community Council information on the webpage up to date. Send DGC any changes to membership or individual contact details to ensure all information sent out by DGC is being received correctly.
CCESMailbox@dumgal.gov.uk
A Dumfries and Galloway Council operated enquiry service. Send your request for support or any other topic of Community Council business. Need more information on CCES, click here
Community.Councils@dumgal.gov.uk
The Community Council mailbox administered by Dumfries and Galloway personnel. Send in your Agendas and Minutes to comply with the scheme.
Funding Information
Still available …….
Love your Network: Funding available now! – Community Councils can apply for grants between £100 and £750 for practical projects which benefit people or wildlife across National Cycle Network routes in Scotland. Further information is available here.
National Lottery Awards for Scottish Community Councils –Further information is available here. Volunteering for All Framework – Further information can be found here.
Useful Memberships
Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce provide various services to its membership, one of which is legal advice. However, you must be a member to access these services. The membership fee is in the region of £60 per annum. Contact for Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce is Mr Lee Medd, Member Services Manager Email lee.medd@dgchamber.co.uk Telephone: 01387 270866
The Voluntary Sector - Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Community Councils are eligible to become Associate Members of Dumfries and Galloway Third Sector Interface. There is no membership fee. Community Councils can join as Associate Members – click here The detailed website provides regular updates on Funding Opportunities, free subscription to the funding newsletter and a great deal of useful information which is updated on a regular basis.
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