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Community councils are groups of local people who volunteer to represent their community. They help connect local people with their local council and other public services. Think of them as the voice of your neighbourhood!

These councils work to make sure that the opinions and needs of people in their area are heard. They can talk about things like local parks, roads, schools, or community events.

Community councils in Scotland started in 1976. They were set up by a law called the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. This law helped create a system where local areas could have their own say. Later, in 1994, a new law changed how local councils worked, but community councils continued to be important.

As of 2012–2013, there are 1,369 community council areas across Scotland. Out of these, 1,129 (about 82%) have active community councils. This means people in most areas have a group working for them. In Dundee City, there are also three special groups called Neighbourhood Representative Structures that do a similar job.

How Community Councils Work

Community councils are set up in different parts of Scotland. Each of Scotland's main council areas has its own set of community councils. These groups are important because they help local people get involved in decisions that affect their daily lives.

Examples of Community Councils in Scotland

Here are some examples of community council areas from different parts of Scotland. Remember, many of these areas have active community councils, which means they are working hard for their local communities.

Aberdeen City Areas

As of October 2021, Aberdeen City has 30 community council areas. Some examples include:

  • Ashley and Broomhill
  • Bridge of Don
  • City Centre
  • Cove and Altens
  • Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber
  • Dyce and Stoneywood
  • Kingswells
  • Old Aberdeen
  • Torry – not established (meaning it doesn't have an active council yet)

Aberdeenshire Areas

Aberdeenshire has 73 community council areas. These are often grouped into larger areas like Banff and Buchan or Buchan. Here are a few examples:

  • Banff and Buchan:

* Banff and Macduff* * Fraserburgh* * Rosehearty*

  • Buchan:

* Boddam and District* * Peterhead* * Strichen and District*

  • Formartine:

* Ellon* * Turriff*

  • Garioch:

* Inverurie* * Kemnay* * Westhill and Elrick*

  • Kincardine and Mearns:

* Stonehaven and District* * Royal Burgh of Inverbervie*

  • Marr:

* Banchory* * Huntly*

Angus Areas

Angus has 25 community council areas. Some of these include:

  • Carnoustie
  • City of Brechin & District
  • Kirriemuir
  • Monifieth
  • Montrose
  • Royal Burgh of Arbroath
  • Royal Burgh of Forfar

Argyll and Bute Areas

Argyll and Bute has 56 community council areas, spread across its many islands and coastal regions. Some examples are:

  • Bute and Cowal:

* Bute* * Dunoon*

  • Helensburgh and Lomond:

* Helensburgh* * Cove and Kilcreggan*

  • Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay:

* Campbeltown* * Islay* * Jura*

  • Oban, Lorn and the Isles:

* Oban* * Mull* * Iona*

Dumfries and Galloway Areas

Dumfries and Galloway has 107 community council areas. This large region has many local groups. Some examples are:

City of Edinburgh Areas

Edinburgh has 46 community council areas. These cover different parts of the city, from the historic centre to newer neighbourhoods. Some examples include:

Highland Areas

The Highland region is very large and has 157 community council areas. This shows how important local voices are in such a spread-out area. Some examples are:

  • Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross:

* Thurso* * Wick* * Tain*

  • Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey:

* Aviemore* * Inverness South* * Nairn - West*

  • Ross, Skye and Lochaber:

* Fort William* * Portree* * Kyle*

Glasgow City Areas

Glasgow has 101 community council areas. As Scotland's largest city, it has many different neighbourhoods, each with its own community council. Some examples are:

  • Anderston*
  • Baillieston*
  • Bridgeton & Dalmarnock*
  • Drumchapel*
  • Govan*
  • Hillhead*
  • Knightswood*
  • Maryhill & Summerston*
  • Partick*
  • Pollok*
  • Shawlands & Strathbungo*

Perth and Kinross Areas

Perth and Kinross has 52 community council areas. These cover both city and rural parts of the region. Some examples are:

  • Aberfeldy*
  • Alyth*
  • Auchterarder and District*
  • Blairgowrie and Rattray*
  • Crieff*
  • Dunkeld and Birnam*
  • Kinross*
  • Pitlochry and Moulin*
  • Scone and District*

Stirling Areas

The Stirling area is divided into 42 community council areas, all of which have active community councils as of 2023. This means every local area has a group representing it. Some examples include:

These examples show how community councils are spread across Scotland, giving local people a way to have their say and improve their areas.

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