Building a Local Scotland

Let's build a Scotland where decisions are made closer to the people. Join the movement for a more decentralised Scotland.

[ScotlandTonight @ScotlandTonight]

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 @BuildLocalScot]

Join our movement to build a more democratic Scotland. Visit https://t.co/DXiRKG0XKW to learn more and sign our declaration. #BuildingALocalScotland

[Mike Danson @MikeDanson1]

Delighted to be working with these experienced, talented & diverse people, committed to making the case for greater local democracy in & at communities across Scotland. https://t.co/GZXJ1dI9Qa for arguments & briefings. Follow @BuildLocalScot. If you agree, sign the Declaration.

[Lesley Riddoch @LesleyRiddoch]

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

[Dave Watson @UnisonDave]

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. https://t.co/bgR2kyrSSf

[Mike Danson @MikeDanson1]

Sadly I couldn't be at the launch but the 'Writings' and background briefing on https://t.co/GZXJ1dHC0C 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.

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@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

[make hope possible @MakeHopePossibl]

At the launch of @BuildLocalScot . A great turnout and really interesting discussion.
Keep an eye on https://t.co/qEThuRarzb for the recording later in the week
#buildingalocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@LesleyRiddoch: “Scotland is totally out of sync with Europe when it comes to local democracy. It’s simply got to change.”

#BuildingaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@EwanAitken: “Our ambition is to reconnect people and communities with politics, its processes and its purpose. To make life better for all of us.”

#BuildingaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

Willie Sullivan of @ERSScotland:

“We need a stronger local democracy, to build stronger communities. Community allows people to work together, and make human connections.”

#BuildingaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@UnisonDave of the @ReidFoundation: “We have some of the largest basic council units in the world, and our public services have been centralised.”

#BuildaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@RobertonEsther: “I believe now more than ever that more local powers are needed. Now is the time to revisit this issue.”

#BuildaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@joycemcm opens our launch in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket Centre.

#BuildingaLocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Tired of feeling like you have no say in how your community is run? Let's change that. #LocalDemocracy #BuildingALocalScotland

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Let's build a Scotland where communities have the power to improve places and lives #Devolution #Scotland #BuildingALocalScotland
Join our campaign https://t.co/DXiRKG0XKW

[Building a Local Scotland @BuildLocalScot]

Sign our declaration calling for proper local democracy in Scotland: https://t.co/3koRw5l6eS

@MikeDanson1 explains how a real local democracy can help rejuvenate communities across Scotland.

Join us for our launch tomorrow: https://t.co/o2X1fli0GD

[Howard & Don @TheIncominTides]

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
https://t.co/TFoVhyBCSl @LesleyRiddoch

[Lesley Riddoch @LesleyRiddoch]

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.