Current Consultations
A list of Current Consultations can be viewed at the ACVO Communications website.
You can also Log A New Consultation here.
Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill - Consultation (Deadline: 8th September 2008) 
The Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill is currently progressing through the UK Parliament. The money will be invested exclusively in the third sector. "Dormant" is defined as a period of 15 years during which the customer has not initiated any activity on the account. In England the assets will be distributed among defined priority areas of providing opportunities for young people , improving financial inclusion and supporting institutions involved in social lending - but it is for Scottish Ministers to set the priorities for the Scottish share of funds and they have initiated a consultation process.
Although the exact figure is not yet known, it is estimated that Scotland's share for investment in the third sector could be approximately £40m in the first year and around £4m per year thereafter.
The money would be distributed by The BIG Lottery Fund (Scotland). It is hoped that the fund would be operational at some point in 2009.
The consultation process went live on 16th June and will run until the 8th September. The purpose of this note is to encourage you to express your views. You can access the Scottish Government consultation at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/ACCOUNTS
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Scottish Government Consultation on Marches and Parades (Deadline: 15/9/08)
This consultation paper asks for the views of march organisers and community organisations on how the recent changes to the way that marches and parades are handled has affected them. Scottish Government wants to know whether you think the changes have made a positive difference to how marches and parades are handled by local authorities and other bodies with statutory roles, and whether there is anything that could be done better.
While the consultation closes on 29th August, we will be accepting responses until 15th September 2008.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/04103028/0
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Aberdeen citizens are being encouraged to give their views on the City Council's Draft Sport and Physical Activity Strategy. You can complete the online response form, or download a copy of the Strategy from the link above.
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The Final Draft includes proposed core paths to form a complete network of paths throughout the City, with the aim of encouraging healthy and sustainable access opportunities for all, for recreation and for active travel. Benefits relating to quality of life; healthy, active lifestyles; economic development; the environment and social inclusion are expected to be achieved.
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