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Next steps for community ownership in Scotland

How can policy and practical changes strengthen and support delivery of community ownership aspirations?

Date and time: to

Location: Online

Organisation: Scottish Land Commission

Across Scotland, community owned assets are delivering vital local services and developments, including housing, employment and renewable energy.

At the same time, community ownership is contributing to national priorities such as community wealth building and sustainable land management.

How can policy and practical changes strengthen and support delivery of community ownership aspirations?

The event will cover recent publications, including a SEFARI Fellowship report, that look at the current state, impact and demand for community ownership and solutions.

Presentations and speakers include:

  • Bobby Macaulay and Catriona Mallows (University of the Highlands and Islands)
  • Carey Doyle (SRUC)
  • Gemma Campbell and Julie Rostan (Scottish Land Commission)

Next steps for community ownership in Scotland Tickets, Thursday, August 20  •  12 PM – 1 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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Agenda

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Welcome and introductions/instructions – Kathie Pollard

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SEFARI Fellowship

SEFARI Fellowship to understand changes in demand for largescale community land acquisitions and identify barriers and solutions to new acquisitions

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The effects of community landownership – Carey Doyle

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Next Steps for Community Ownership: Advice from SLC -Gemma and Julie

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Q&A

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