Section 6 Key Reference Documents and Plans
In this section key documents and links have been provided for your reference. These documents have direct effect on how the various organisations and partnerships plan and deliver services within your community and give specific guidance on certain activities that a community council undertakes as part of its business.
Section 6
6.1 Moray 10 Year Plan - Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (LOIP) (PDF, 6.9Mb)
Produced by the Moray Community Planning Partnership - Partnership is committed to delivering the five priorities to underpin this plan and enable its citizens to reach their full potential. The Partnership’s overarching aim and purpose for this plan is ‘to improve life for those living and working in Moray’
6.2 National Standards for Community Engagement
Published by the Scottish Community Development Centre - The National Standards are good-practice principles designed to support and inform community engagement, and improve what happens as a result. Originally launched in 2005 they used to support community engagement, and user involvement in areas such as community planning and health and social care
6.3 Data Sharing - A Code of Practice
Published by the Information Commissioner’s Office – This is a statutory code of practice prepared under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018. It is a practical guide for organisations about how to share personal data in a way that complies with data protection law. It aims to give you confidence to share data fairly and proportionately.
6.4 Planning Advice Note 47: Community Councils and Planning
This advice note, produced by the Scottish Office, sets out good practice in the effective use of the statutory right for community councils to be consulted on applications for planning permission.
6.5 Moray Local Development Plan 2027
Work on the new Moray Local Development Plan has started and we expect to adopt this in 2027. The LDP will shape how land and buildings are used over the next 10-20 years which impacts on people's lives including work, travel, access to open space, play and health.
6.6 An Introduction and Guide for Community Councils - The Planning System in Scotland
This guide has been prepared by the Moray Council Planning Department to help Community Councils understand what the planning system seeks to achieve and introduces the processes involved in decision-making.
6.7 Social Media Guide for Community Councillors
#FollowMe A Social media Guide for Community Councillors.
This Guide has been produced by The National Communications Advisory Group (Scotland) and the Improvement Service
6.8 Useful Links:
Scottish Community Development Centre
The National Standards for Community Engagement
Organising a Voluntary Event: a "can do" guide published on gov.uk
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (primary legislation relating to Community
Councils)
Knowledge Hub- online networking for community councillors