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Scottish cities

Influencing decisions in selected Scottish Cities

socialcap influence SCOT 2020

In Scotland, 20% of adults feel they can influence decisions in their local authority. In 2018, 20% of Glaswegians felt they could influence decisions affecting their local authority. There is some variation between the four major Scottish cities. Edinburgh is the city where the largest proportion of people feel they can influence local decisions (24%).