That the Parliament notes with sadness and regret the mass resignations from, and subsequent collapse of, the Old Town Community Council in Edinburgh; commends the former community councillors’ efforts to create a community in which people and families can enjoy living, playing and working affordably and their desire to see the Caltongate brownfield site deliver development in line with the community vision; understands that, despite years of hard work, stress and dedication, the community councillors felt ignored and excluded from the decisions that mattered to them and their fellow residents; believes that all who try to participate in good faith in the decisions that affect them should be heard and valued; understands that responding to planning applications is a time-consuming, complex and often stressful task that requires greater support than is currently available to community councils, and hopes that the proposed community empowerment legislation will lead a culture change in valuing and supporting people and their participation in decision-making.