5 Years of the Community Empowerment Act: What Has it Done For Our Urban Communities?

Five years ago Scotland extended the Community Right to Buy to urban areas, and extended the funding from the Scottish Land Fund to community bodies in cities and towns. This video looks at a number of case studies of communities that have taken ownership of local assets, and what impact that has had. "Over the last five years across Scotland’s towns and cities, the Scottish Land Fund has supported flourishing groups to fulfil their potential as by owning land, property and other assets they have been able to generate income, create jobs, provide vital services, enhance local amenities and undertake projects that retain and attract new people to their communities." - John Watt, Chair of the Scottish Land Fund. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✅ Subscribe to Source : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqif4vxEi3_qCLClo8gP56g?sub_confirmation=1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Source is a digital news and views service and a place to network, share ideas and discuss the issues affecting Scotland. It stands on the side of the marginalised and the exploited. It is funded by, but editorially separate to, the Common Weal thinktank - which in terms is funded by regular monthly donations by supporters. To become a supporter and help keep Source going, visit: https://commonspace.scot/donate If you have a story or opinion you’d like to see covered on Source, contact the newsdesk on: [email protected].