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Democracy on Your Doorstep is a podcast exploring the relationship between Scottish local councils and the communities they represent. Each episode focuses on one of Scotland’s 32 authorities as a means of examining the role of local government in people’s lives. We travel to the council and interview residents, journalists, campaigners, academics and elected representatives - their voices tell their story.

Democracy On Your Doorstep DOYDpodcast

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Democracy on Your Doorstep is a podcast exploring the relationship between Scottish local councils and the communities they represent. Each episode focuses on one of Scotland’s 32 authorities as a means of examining the role of local government in people’s lives. We travel to the council and interview residents, journalists, campaigners, academics and elected representatives - their voices tell their story.

    Democracy On Your Doorstep Episode 2 - South Lanarkshire and Housing

    Democracy On Your Doorstep Episode 2 - South Lanarkshire and Housing

    Episode two concentrates on the national issue of housing through a look at South Lanarkshire and an estate that was split in two - one becoming a co-operative the other remaining with the council.
    Voices include the leader of South Lanarkshire Council and James Kelly MSP.
    Read more at doydpodcast.co.uk

    • 23 min
    Democracy On Your Doorstep Episode 1 - North Lanarkshire and Council Budgets

    Democracy On Your Doorstep Episode 1 - North Lanarkshire and Council Budgets

    Episode one concentrates on the national issue of council funding through an investigation into North Lanarkshire Council’s 2019/20 budget and two controversial cuts to services in the area.
    Read more at doydpodcast.co.uk

    • 11 min

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