Lochend and Restalrig Community set out to identify sites which would be suitable for the development of a community growing project.
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This Asset Management Checklist can help your team decide what approach you are going to take to facilities management, and to identify the costs of facilities management for inclusion in an initial assessment or Business Plan.
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The initial assessment for a project should at a minimum research and answer these Project Make or Break Questions
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Checklists to assess the viability of a project
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This good practice note is about how to tackle a Feasibility Study and is for the information of both community groups, acting as client, and their consultants.
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An outline of what should be included in a design brief.
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It is recommended that those buying any property have the title examined by a qualified legal professional. This document is a non-exhaustive list of some of the things they should look into on your behalf. As the client you should be aware of them, ensure they have been checked over and take into account any implications of the findings.
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This self-assessment framework covers a range of skills that a community organisation will require to successfully take on and develop an asset for their community.
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The Community Empowerment Action Plan, jointly developed by the Scottish Government, COSLA and colleagues in the third sector, encourages people in both rural and urban areas to participate in the running of their neighbourhoods. The action plan provides clarity on what community empowerment is, why it is important and how communities can get involved.
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A review of Council policy and practice in relation to asset transfer across Scotland
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This study evaluates the extent to which councils manage their assets to ensure effective service provision and achieve value for money, and makes recommendations for improvement.
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In contrast to previous work concentrating on specific aspects of public service reform, this Commission was asked to look across the whole field of public service delivery, and examine the challenges, obstacles and opportunities that lie before us. On this basis, the commission were asked to map out a way forward for the reform of public services. This included recommentations that recognise “effective services must be designed with and for people and communities – not delivered ‘top down’ for administrative convenience.”
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This report contains the findings from research commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the experience of community organisations controlling assets in the UK.
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Standard securities are sometimes used by those transferring a property, or those funding the purchase or development of the property. This Standard Security Factsheet explains standard securities and how they work.
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The purpose of this guidance is to provide local authorities in Scotland with information that will assist when considering the disposal of land
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