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Scottish Crown Estate - Bill to give communities a stronger voice

[IMG][/IMG] The Scottish Parliament has approved in principle a bill that will give local authorities and communities the opportunity to directly manage Scottish Crown Estate assets. The Scottish Crown Estate Bill will establish a framework for changes in the management of these assets to deliver wider benefits and new opportunities for local control, including giving local authorities and communities a stronger voice in the management of Scottish Crown Estate assets. [Read Full Article]