Each week, usually on a Thursday, a number of local council by-elections take place around Britain. As with UK parliamentary by-elections, these take place when a representative either resigns or dies and there is a...
Posted 23 Sep 2025
We are living through an uncertain political era. Many old certainties are shifting geopolitically and the UK has only just emerged from a chaotic Westminster parliament that saw three Prime Ministers in a year. Yet...
Posted 26 Feb 2025
On March 7th voters in Hillhead in Glasgow will be heading to the polls for a council by-election. Among those standing are candidates from the Scottish Greens and Independent Green Voice (IGV) – plenty of...
Posted 04 Mar 2024
Along with Labour For a New Democracy, we were at last weekend’s Scottish Labour conference to talk to attendees, as well as co-sponsor a well-attended fringe event. Under the title, Westminster Isn’t Working: How Can...
Posted 20 Feb 2024
When citizens come together to make plans about the place they know best, Scotland’s towns, cities and villages can flourish. But what democratic systems would allow this to happen? And is Dunfermline the right place...
Posted 01 Nov 2023
A vibrant and powerful local democracy creates the basis for building strong communities. From the pandemic to the cost-of-living crisis people have shown they are willing to devote time and care to those in need....
Posted 19 Oct 2023
The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA), E Burn Rd, Aberdeen, UK
What is the best route to powerful communities? A vibrant and powerful local democracy creates the basis for building strong...
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, UK
ERS Scotland is proud to host the second annual State of Scottish Democracy lecture. Each year we assess the health...
Thank you to everyone who made it along to Govan’s Pearce Institute to hear Professor James Mitchell present the first-ever ERS Scotland State of Scottish Democracy lecture. The event was a real success. We are...
Posted 28 Nov 2022
ERS Scotland is hosting the inaugural State of Scottish Democracy lecture next week. The event takes place on Thursday 17th November, in Govan’s Pearce Institute, and will be addressed by Professor James Mitchell. The idea...
Posted 11 Nov 2022
