What the consultation is
We asked community councils in Renfrewshire, and anyone interested, to provide feedback on the draft Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.
Why we’re consulting
We were reviewing our Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.
A community council is a group of local people who volunteer to help improve the area they live in and the public services they use.
The Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils describes:
- how community councils in Renfrewshire are formed
- the conditions under which community councils operate
- the minimum standards that must be met for recognition as a community council.
Consultation outcome
We'd like to thank everyone who provided feedback on the consultation.
The final report on the Review of the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils was considered at a meeting held on 26 June 2025.
The revised Scheme failed to achieve the two thirds majority required to be approved.
The existing Scheme will continue until the next scheduled review in 2030.
Key dates
Feedback from community councils and people in Renfrewshire
Open for feedback
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Closed and reviewing feedback
Monday 17 March 2025
Outcome available
Thursday 26 June 2025
How we’re using your data and your feedback
We will use the information you submit to:
- process this consultation
- check and compare information with our existing records like responses from previous consultation
- possibly share details with other council services and partners if required.
Note that consultation responses will be publicly available on request. If you want to keep your response private, tell us when you submit your response. We may still be obliged to disclose your response, on request, due to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and so, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
See further information on how the council handles your personal information.
