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How far is Scotland’s local government …local?

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Is Scotland’s local government …local?

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4Source: CEMR

5Source: ILO

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And if we compare Scotland only with EU & EFTA countries….

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Scotland DenmarkPopulation today 5.3 million 5.6 million

Structure pre 1970s 4 cities33 counties21 large burghs176 small burghs196 landward districts

25 counties86 boroughs1300 parishes

1970s reform 9 regional councils53 district councils3 island councils

14 counties275 local authorities

1996 reform 32 unitary local authorities+ community councils

2007 reform 5 regions98 municipalities

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Denmark - competences

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Voter turnout Scotland 2012 39.8% Denmark 2013 71%

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If Scotland’s local government today is not “local”, or not local enough…. is the answer to

Increase number of local authorities to give more “identity” Increase role and power of community council level Increase LA local area structures for public participation and

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Thank youand

May Scotland’s local democracy thrive!

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