1. i Title 1 How far is Scotland’s local government …local? www.advocacyinternational.co.uk Jeremy Smith Advocacy International

2. i Title 2 Is Scotland’s local government …local? www.advocacyinternational.co.uk Jeremy Smith Advocacy International

3. 3 Democracy & participation Efficiency & effectiveness Identity

4. 4 Source: CEMR

5. 5 Source: ILO Example Chart Page – This is the title

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7. 7 ScotlandDenmark Population today5.3 million5.6 million Structure pre 1970s 4 cities 33 counties 21 large burghs 176 small burghs 196 landward districts 25 counties 86 boroughs 1300 parishes 1970s reform 9 regional councils 53 district councils 3 island councils 14 counties 275 local authorities 1996 reform 32 unitary local authorities + community councils 2007 reform 5 regions 98 municipalities

8. 8 Denmark - competences

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11. i Thank you and May Scotland’s local democracy thrive! www.advocacyinternational.co.uk Jeremy Smith Advocacy International