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DOING REGENERATION IN HARD TIMES. DTAS Conference 2013. A time of challenge. Individuals Communities Organisations. A time to influence. A time of change. What kind of Scotland? Transformational change Public service reform Regeneration Strategy Community Empowerment
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DOING REGENERATION IN HARD TIMES DTAS Conference 2013
A time of challenge .. Individuals Communities Organisations
A time of change What kind of Scotland? Transformational change • Public service reform • Regeneration Strategy • Community Empowerment • Constitutional change
Based on… • Long-term sustainability • Decentralisation and subsidiarity • Focus on improved outcomes for people • Shift to prevention • Building on assets not deficits • Focus on improvement Done by not to communities
What does good community led regeneration look like? Strong, vibrant, transformed communities Active involvement and engagement of local people Strong community anchors and partnerships Effective use of assets Long term vision and sustainability
How are we helping …. People and Communities Fund Community Capacity Building Programme Community asset ownership Ownership of renewables Scottish Land Fund Community Planning Review Procurement DTAS and SCA Enterprising third sector
Going Forward Awareness and understanding Shifting culture Removing fear and building trust Linkages to Third Sector Interfaces and CPPs Business support Resources
And Finally There is no shortage of talent, passion and creativity in our communities. Harnessed by communities it has the potential to transform them. Being an enabler Investing in community anchors