Free webinar series returns to coach Lanarkshire residents on how to embrace local land and buildings

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The second instalment of a popular free online webinar series has returned to coach people across Lanarkshire on how to make the most of opportunities with the land and buildings around them.

After the first entry was a major success, the 45-minute, informal Land @ Lunch sessions will explore topics such as what Common Good land is and how it is managed.Other topics including rural housing and vacant and derelict land will also be covered.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The series will run fortnightly on Wednesdays from January 18 to March 29 and share knowledge with attendees on how they can get involved in local land use decision-making to make a positive change.

Emma Cooper, head of land rights and responsibilities at the Scottish Land Commission, told Lanarkshire Live: “The positive feedback from the first series of sessions highlighted how eager people across Scotland are to learn about and engage in discussions about the land around them and the role they can play in it. “It’s crucial that we provide individuals with the tools and knowledge around land rights and responsibilities to ensure they know how to make a positive difference.“As we look to do that, our Land @ Lunch series aims to share ideas, allow people to join in on discussions, stimulate action and signpost people to useful