Douglas Community Council (DCC); which incorporates Glespin and surrounding areas, operates for the benefit of the citizens residing and / or working within the Douglas and Glespin areas and was established on 15th June 2004.

The DCC membership structure is made up of four elected + two nominated from Douglas area and two elected + one nominated from Glespin area, who have to be either a resident, a member of an organisation which has an interest in the area, or work within the Community Council boundary. The DCC can also chose to have co-opted representative members. The MP, MSP and Councillors make up the remaining ex-officio membership.

The DCC operates within the regulations laid down in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 and South Lanarkshire Council's 'Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils'.