Publication - Agreement

Community planning: charter

Last updated: 7 July 2026 - see all updates
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Communities and third sector

Charter outlining the roles and shared commitments of Place Directors and Community Planning Partners in supporting delivery of local outcome improvement plans to reduce inequalities across Scotland.

Place Director and Community Planning Partnership charter

As Place Directors and Community Planning Partnerships, we will work together to build trusted and effective relationships between Scottish Government and local leaders to support the delivery of Local Outcome Improvement Plans to reduce inequalities in communities across Scotland.

Our shared commitment:

Place Directors will:

build and maintain effective relationships with local leaders including community representatives
attend and take an active role in CPP meetings
keep partners informed of relevant national policy and funding developments
champion ‘Place’ and local variation in national policy where relevant
escalate actions that require national input to support progress on local priorities
commit 2 days/month for a term of 3 years

Community Planning Partners will:

provide an induction for Place Directors including meetings with local communities
facilitate regular access to their local leaders
work with Place Directors to identify the national actions required to improve local outcomes
share information and insights to keep PDs informed of local issues
keep Place Directors sighted on any relevant communications with Scottish Government