Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report providing information about a visit by the Chief Executive and Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess to the annual People’s Meeting event in Denmark on 11-13 June 2026 and recommending that the Council proceed with advancing a submission of interest and finer details in advance of a final decision by the Council at an appropriate time.

Decision

The Council –

1.     endorsed in principle support for a Scottish democracy event to be held on Bute, based on the People’s Meeting model developed in Denmark;

2.     agreed that officers, working with the People’s meeting project team, progress further exploratory work to develop a Scottish model, establish a set of core principles, assess feasibility—particularly in relation to transport and infrastructure—and engage with national stakeholders, including political parties and key partners;

3.     approved funding of up to £10,000 from the Unallocated General Fund to support the exploratory work, including any reciprocal visits by project partners;

4.     noted that no significant financial commitment was required at this stage and that the Council retained full discretion over any future participation; and

5.     noted that a further report would be submitted to Council before any final decision was required.

(Reference: Report by Chief Executive dated 15 June 2026, submitted)