A New Model for Local Democracy | Webinar with Social Enterprise Scotland

1 Oct 2026

Thursday 8 October | 2-4PM | Online

Social Enterprise Scotland are hosting a seminar to discuss the draft communities blueprint - a proposal to give communities greater powers and influence over local decisions and resources.

Over the last 6 months, the SCA has been working with DTAS, SES, SURF, Scottish Community Tourism (SCOTO), Coastal Communities Network and Scottish Islands Federation on a blueprint for a new democratic decision-making model.

They want to hear your views on a proposed model that creates and reforms a system of 355 statutory Ward Councils in Scotland, a system that aims to give every community a stronger statutory democratic voice and influence the Scottish Governments’ next steps in local governance.

These sessions will gather the views, knowledge and practical experience of community organisations on the proposed model and help shape the next version of the blueprint.

Book your spot here.