New community powers over unused buildings planned

LOCAL communities across Scotland are to be handed new powers to seize control of empty and under-used public buildings such as council offices and health centres.
By SCOTT MACNAB
Published 6th Nov 2013, 19:01 BST
Local Government and Planning Minister Derek Mackay in Glasgow to unveil the plans. Picture: Jeff HolmesLocal Government and Planning Minister Derek Mackay in Glasgow to unveil the plans. Picture: Jeff Holmes
Local Government and Planning Minister Derek Mackay in Glasgow to unveil the plans. Picture: Jeff Holmes

New laws will also give local people a greater say in their neighbourhood services, Scotland’s local government minister Derek MacKay has announced.

Extra allotments will also have to be provided by councils in their areas if waiting lists get too long as part of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill which was published by the Scottish Government today.

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