Set Up a Community Council — Scotland & England Guide
Ownly's free guide explains how to form a Community Council in Scotland (statutory route under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973) or a Neighbourhood or Parish Council in England & Wales.
Scotland: Community Councils
Scotland has a statutory framework for Community Councils under the LG(S)A 1973. Your local authority is required to establish and support Community Councils and provide a scheme for their operation.
England & Wales: Neighbourhood and Parish Councils
In England, Parish Councils and Neighbourhood Forums are the primary community governance structures. Creating a new Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum involves a petition and approval process via the local authority.
Templates Included
- Agenda and meeting minutes templates
- Voting procedure guidance
- Annual report template
- Petition letter templates for formal recognition