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Community Council/Democracy/Planning

EDINBURGH WORLD HERITAGE EXPLAINS

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Edinburgh World Heritage is keen to correct widespread misconceptions surrounding its efforts to consult on and shape reform of its governance arrangements.

 

Wendy MacCadie, EWH’s Head of Engagement and Operations, has provided the following clarification of what’s been going on. 

 

We hope readers find it as useful as we did.

 

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SIX SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE LOCAL PLANNING DEMOCRACY

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Community council calls for collaborative approach

For many people who approach it – occasionally and without previous experience or specialist training – the Scottish planning system is an intimidating mystery.

Certainly, some of its fundamental principles – such as the right of appeal for developers but not for objectors – perpetuate a postwar government bias towards rebuilding over conservation.