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Community councils

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Community councils are voluntary organisations that act as a voice for their local area. Every local community can request their local authority to establish a community council in their area.

They meet regularly to discuss issues affecting their area, including planning and licensing applications. All meetings are held in public and residents are encouraged to attend their local meeting.

What is a community council

Find out about community councils and the role they play in local democracy.

Being a community councillor

Find out about the role of community councillors, their involvement and communication with the community.

Contact a community council

View contact details for your local community council.

Community council elections

Find out more about community council elections in your area.

The Scheme of Establishment of Community Councils

Find out more about the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.

Community Councils Handbook

The community council handbook provides background information that community councillors will need in order to operate effectively within their community council.

Code of Practice

The Code of Practice for the exchange of information between community councils and Aberdeenshire Council.

Community council complaints

View the code of conduct, unacceptable behaviour and complaints procedure.

Community council forms and templates

View forms and templates to assist in administering a community council.