We listened to as many views as possible about what local tax reform could mean and what it should look like.
One of the ways in which we did this was through a programme of conversations in communities in different parts of Scotland and with a range of networks about what might –and might not – be a fairer way of raising the £2 billion presently collected from Council Tax in Scotland.
These interactive events were an opportunity to have a real say about the future of local taxation in Scotland. Each was designed to last around 2.5 hours, and attended by members of the Commission to hear views first hand. Our programme of events is set out below.
| Event | Date | Location |
Citizens Advice Scotland Adviser Network |
12 August, 10.30am |
Edinburgh |
Local Communities- Western Isles |
19 August, 6pm |
Stornoway |
Dundee Event in association with Citizens Advice Scotland |
26 August, 6pm |
Dundee |
Edinburgh Event in association with Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council / Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations |
27 August, 1.30pm |
Edinburgh |
Local Communities- Angus |
31 August, from 5.30pm |
Arbroath |
Faith Groups |
1 September, 7pm |
Perth |
Young Scot |
3 September, from 10.30am |
Glasgow |
Women’s Groups |
7 September, from 1pm |
Glasgow |
Glasgow Event in association with North Glasgow Housing Association |
8 September, 1pm |
Glasgow |
Local Communities – Scottish Borders |
14 September, 7pm |
Galashiels |
Workshop with BEMIS |
14 September, 11am |
Glasgow |
Local Communities – Aberdeen |
5 October, 12.30pm |
Aberdeen |