Participation requests

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 allows community groups to request to participate in public sector decision making.

• An easy-read summary of the Act

Before making a formal participation request:

1. read the participation request guidance (PDF), then
2. email Communities and Lifelong Learning.

Making a formal participation request

You will need to have some information ready before starting:

• What is the outcome that you want to improve?
• Why do you believe your organisation should participate?
• What relevant knowledge, expertise and experience does your organisation have?
• How will your organisation contribute?

Make a formal participation request

Outcome Improvement Plans

Read our current Outcome Improvement Plans under this scheme:

• Gorebridge Community Cares (pdf)
• Ironmills Steps (pdf)

Annual report

• Annual report 2019/20 (pdf) 
• Annual report 2018/19 (pdf)