Community engagement in land decisions: Your chance to have a say

The Land Reform (Scotland) Act introduces new responsibilities for landowners to engage with local communities about decisions affecting land.  

 As part of implementing the new Land Reform Act, the Scottish Government is consulting on community engagement obligations in relation to land management planning. This Autumn you will have a chance to influence regulations that could help ensure better communication and engagement between communities and the owners of the land they live on or near.  

 So why does this matter? It is important that a wide range of people respond to this consultation, to ensure that the resulting regulations are proportionate and effective. The aim is that better engagement of communities with land decisions could help ensure that Scotland’s land delivers better for the needs of communities and the wider public interest. 

 Whether you are concerned about climate impacts and biodiversity, or housing, local food and amenity, it is important that everyone with an interest in land sends their views to government to ensure the new regulations help make a positive impact for nature, rural businesses and communities. 

 This 1-hour online session is open to individuals, community organisations and community representatives. You’ll hear from our Good Practice Advisers and have the opportunity to ask questions about the new obligations, what they could mean for your community, and how to get involved in the consultation.  

Shortly after this event takes place, a recording of the presentations will be available on the Scottish Land Commission YouTube Channel.  

 The Good Practice Team at the Scottish Land Commission can offer support to community groups, landowners and anyone with a query relating to land rights and responsibilities. There are also a range of resources available at this link or you can get more information by emailing   goodpractice@landcommission.gov.scot  

PRIVACY STATEMENT  

Please be aware that the presentation element of this meeting is being recorded, including the chat and comments section. The video recording of that will be published on our YouTube channel. The chat function recording will be used for us to gather information on areas of interest in different areas of the country and will not be published anywhere. If you do not wish your image to be recorded, please ensure that your camera remains turned off. If you consent to your image being recorded and published as part of the meeting, please feel free to turn your camera on. Any questions or comments made in the chat box will show alongside your name. If you would like to get in touch regarding your data protection rights email info@landcommission.gov.scot. Our privacy notice can be found on our website at www.landcommission.gov.scot/privacy-policy.