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Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Excellent discussion on the prospects of creating stronger communities with subsidiarity, rather than centralising services on the current model. Or potentially in the future by putting too many powers at the regional level.
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
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Why decentralisation must go beyond ‘Manchesterism’
Building a Local Scotland calls for a genuinely decentralised Scotland.
Read more: buildlocal.scot/why-decentra…
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
On #scotnight
🔷 @PGourtsoyannis reports from Westminster ahead of a vote on the winter fuel allowance
🔷 Is it time to rethink local governance? With @LesleyRiddoch, @RobertonEsther & @EwanAitken
🔷 @MiriamBrett, @MarieMacklin & Bernard Ponsonby are our Monday Night Panel
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Join our movement to build a more democratic Scotland. Visit buildlocal.scot to learn more and sign our declaration. #BuildingALocalScotland
ALT The 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament offers an opportunity to revisit unfinished business and address a serious democratic deficit... We need to engage the people of Scotland in a discussion to build a consensus on how best to build a local Scotland and bring us into line with European democratic norms.” Esther Roberton - former coordinator of the Scottish constitutional convention
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Delighted to be working with these experienced, talented & diverse people, committed to making the case for greater local democracy in & at communities across Scotland. buildlocal.scot for arguments & briefings. Follow @BuildLocalScot. If you agree, sign the Declaration.
Chuffed to outline campaign for real local democracy on @ScotlandTonight with ex Scottish Constitutional Convention coordinator @RobertonEsther & ex-leader Edin Council @EwanAitken. Our challenge to all political parties - decentralise as you promised. On 10.40. @BuildLocalScot
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Chuffed to outline campaign for real local democracy on @ScotlandTonight with ex Scottish Constitutional Convention coordinator @RobertonEsther & ex-leader Edin Council @EwanAitken. Our challenge to all political parties - decentralise as you promised. On 10.40. @BuildLocalScot
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
I was in Edinburgh this morning speaking at the launch of a New Local Democracy for Scotland. Here I argue that we must put right the forgotten aim of devolution - to disperse power not just from Westminster to Holyrood but onwards to communities. unisondave.blogspot.com/2024…
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Sadly I couldn't be at the launch but the 'Writings' and background briefing on buildlocal.scot offer a great introduction to the issues and opportunities for change. Watch the recording of the launch, read the arguments and please sign the Declaration.
Sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot
@PeterMcColl rounds up our brilliant launch: “We need you to go out and be champions for this. Thank you for coming today. Let’s make the case for a local Scotland.”
#BuildingaLocalScotland
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
At the launch of @BuildLocalScot . A great turnout and really interesting discussion.
Keep an eye on buildlocal.scot for the recording later in the week
#buildingalocalScotland
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Centralised decision making is at present solely responsible for Arrans economic dire state. Locals ignored. We can do projects WE want for fraction of the costs @JohnSwinney
#Ferrychaos @CraigHattonCEO
buildlocal.scot/ @LesleyRiddoch
Be part of it, and sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot
@LesleyRiddoch, Director of Nordic Horizons, explains why we need real local democracy in Scotland, in line with European norms.
Come along to our launch on Monday: tickettailor.com/events/make…
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Scotkand has the largest councils & weakest local democracy in Europe. Is that inertia, a govt belief big is beautiful, serious mistrust of community capacity or all the above? Check out @BuildLocalScot & sign our Declaration for genuine local democracy & a grassroots Scotland.
On Monday we'll be launching the campaign #BuildingaLocalScotland alongside @EwanAitken @LesleyRiddoch @UnisonDave @AnnMcG_SGP @Jonathon_Shafi @PeterMcColl @MikeDanson1 @RobertonEsther @joycemcm @williesully visit our website for more information buildlocal.scot
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Seven ‘local’ councils in Scotland are larger than country of Luxembourg with 12 cantons & 116 councils. Highland is larger than Belgium with a federal gov, 3 regional govs & 581 councils. What Scotland has is not local democracy. Let’s change that.
Be part of it, and sign our declaration: buildlocal.scot
@LesleyRiddoch, Director of Nordic Horizons, explains why we need real local democracy in Scotland, in line with European norms.
Come along to our launch on Monday: tickettailor.com/events/make…
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
Our fringe at #SNP2024 is packed out as we reflect on 25 years of devolution and the future of Scottish democracy with @LesleyRiddoch @RobertonEsther and @jamiehepburn. With our friends at Build A Local Scotland.
Building a Local Scotland retweeted
With all respect, the real experts on NC500 issues & solutions are the locals who live on the route. thenational.scot/news/245525…