Wednesday 3 July 2013

A question of ethics?


Have you heard of Community-based participatory research (CBPR)? 

No?  Me neither. 

Well, according to the web page of the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement,

...Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an increasingly popular approach to research. It involves members of community organisations taking a lead, or working alongside professional researchers, in doing research that is relevant to their communities. It involves sharing power and responsibility and working for beneficial outcomes.

...This type of research tends to generate a range of distinctive ethical issues. This is because it involves people working together in partnership, who may have different skills, perspectives and purposes. Community-based researchers may also often be involved in researching the communities to which they belong.

There is a 4 minute film here under the title, 'Ethics in community-based participatory research' which is quick to watch and easy to follow.

BUT WAIT A MINUTE


The National Standards for Community Engagement, which set out best practice guidance for engagement between communities and public agencies.

Personally I do not think that these standards are functioning well enough.  

Over the years APT has made formal representations to the Council regarding the use of these standards and our statements have fallen on stony ground.  

I think it is time we revisited this subject - look out for more posts in the next few weeks.









How will the National Plan affect YOUR future?


What do you think about the proposals for the Highlands that have been included in the 'DRAFT' NPF3? 

How will it affect your future?

I have a pretty good idea how it will affect mine and the futures of my friends and neighbours; what about you?


Background and details

Derek Mackay MSP, Minister for Local Government & Planning, launched National Planning Framework 3 (NPF3) & draft Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) on April 30, 2013.

Followed by a 12-week period of public consultation, 

ending on 

Tuesday July 23, 2013.

The resource pack supporting engagement on the draft Scottish Planning Policy and NPF remains available online with hard copies available by contacting the NPF3 Team

Questionnaires are available to provide a response to the consultation.

Questionnaire - consultation questions for National Planning Framework

Questionnaire - consultation questions for Scottish Planning Policy


Get regular updates from Scottish Government Planning and Architecture Division at @scotgovplanning


Follow progress on Scotland's third NPF at @NPF3Team

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