Community Engagement Sessions

Community Engagement Sessions – Review of the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils

West Dunbartonshire Council is continuing its review of the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils and is inviting citizens, Community Councils, community groups, stakeholders and partners to take part in the next stage of engagement.

Community Councils play an important role in local democracy by helping citizens raise local issues, share views and influence decisions affecting their communities. This review provides an opportunity to look at how Community Councils operate in West Dunbartonshire, how they can better represent local areas, and whether any changes are needed to Community Council boundaries.

We are particularly keen to hear views on:

• Who represents you locally in West Dunbartonshire?
• Do you know the remit of your Community Council?
• Would you like to be part of a Community Council in your local community?
• Are the current Community Council boundaries right for your area?
• How can Community Councils better involve citizens, community groups and local stakeholders?

The following drop-in engagement sessions have been arranged. There is no need to book, and people can attend at any point during the session.

• Thursday 18 June
  Dalmuir Library
  10am – 12pm

• Friday 19 June
  St Augustine’s Church Hall, Dumbarton
  11am – 1pm

• Monday 22 June
  Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton
  1pm – 3pm

• Monday 22 June
  Centre81, Whitecrook
  6pm – 8pm

• Tuesday 23 June
  Alexandria Library
  10am – 12pm

• Thursday 25 June
  St Augustine’s Church Hall, Dumbarton
  2.30pm – 7.30pm

• Friday 26 June
  Dalmuir Barclay Church
  11am – 1pm

• Tuesday 30 June
  Faifley White Church
  1pm – 2.30pm

• Wednesday 1 July
  Centre81, Whitecrook
  11am – 1pm

• Thursday 2 July
  Alexandria Library
  1pm – 3pm

Please find attached a flyer with further details. I would be grateful if you could share this through your own networks, community contacts, mailing lists and social media channels where appropriate.

Online information sessions via Zoom can also be arranged for Community Councils, groups or stakeholders who would prefer to meet online.

For further information, please contact CommunityCouncils@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.