Participation requests

As required by Section 32 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, South Lanarkshire Council is providing the following information in respect of Participation Requests received by the council in the reporting year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. In that year: -

Number of participation requests received by the council

None – no Participation Requests were received in this year.

Number of such requests which the council:

1. Agreed to – none
2. Refused – none

Number of such requests which resulted in changes to a public service provided by or on behalf of the authority

None

The following actions were taken by the council to:

Promote the use of Participation Requests.

The council’s website contains a section relation to Participation Requests and how to make such requests to the council. This also contains a link to:

• the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015
• the Scottish Government Guidance
• Scottish Community Development Centre Guidance
• Participation Request Application Form with associated guidance. An email address and phone number are provided so that people considering making a Participation Request can contact the council for guidance; and

The council’s Community Engagement Team, is an initial interface for communities wishing information and signposting routes to engagement with the council, including exercising their rights under the Community Empowerment Act.

If you have any questions regarding this report or wish any information regarding Participation Requests please email us at participation.request@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or phone us on 0303 123 1015 and ask to speak to the Participation Request Officer.

June 2024