Local People Leading
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Local People Leading is an alliance of national networks and community groups in Scotland
that has been created to campaign for a strong and independent community sector.
Claiming that all of Scotland's "political parties agree that the excessive centralisation of state power has damaged local democracy", Local People Leading has two main functions - to promote the work of local people in their communities and to influence national policy development. It was created in January 2007 by an alliance of four national networks: Development Trusts Association Scotland
, Community Woodlands Association, Community Recycling Network Scotland and Senscot.
LPL has identified thee key areas for action:
Supporters include Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company
, Patrick Harvie MSP
and WRVS
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
that has been created to campaign for a strong and independent community sector.
Claiming that all of Scotland's "political parties agree that the excessive centralisation of state power has damaged local democracy", Local People Leading has two main functions - to promote the work of local people in their communities and to influence national policy development. It was created in January 2007 by an alliance of four national networks: Development Trusts Association Scotland
Development Trusts Association Scotland
Development Trusts Association Scotland often referred to as DTAS is a charitable organisation that represents the interests of development trusts. Founded in 2003 and based in Edinburgh, by 2011 the membership was over 170...
, Community Woodlands Association, Community Recycling Network Scotland and Senscot.
LPL has identified thee key areas for action:
- Reviewing and extending the scope of Land Reform ActLand Reform (Scotland) Act 2003The Land Reform Act 2003 is an Act of the Scottish Parliament. It created a framework for responsible access to land and inland water, formalising the tradition in Scotland of unhindered access to open countryside, provided that care was taken not to cause damage or interfere with activities...
- Enabling the transfer of public assets into community ownership.
- Putting power in the hands of local communities.
Supporters include Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company
Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company
Community Energy Scotland is an independent Scottish charity established in 2008 that provides advice and financial support for renewable energy projects developed by community groups in Scotland...
, Patrick Harvie MSP
Patrick Harvie
Patrick Harvie is the co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow region...
and WRVS
WRVS
The WRVS is a voluntary organisation concerned with helping people in need throughout England, Scotland and Wales....
.