Community Empowerment Act

Community Empowerment Act summary
Community Empowerment Act summary

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 was passed to help to empower community bodies through the ownership or control of land and buildings, and by strengthening their voices in decisions about public services.
Community Asset Transfer and Ownership and the Role of Community Councils
Community Asset Transfer and Ownership and the Role of Community Councils

Linda Gillespie, Programme Manager with Community Ownership Support Service (COSS), highlights ways that Community Councils can play a key role in the process of asset transfer and communities taking ownership of assets.