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Unleashing citizen participation
Citizens often care passionately about local issues, but struggle to actually get involved. Sometimes this is because they lack the support they need, sometimes because the support they receive is wrong for them or in some cases because government action actually prevents citizens from taking action. In this strand of work we explore what it is that citizens need if they are to actively participate in building their own communities. The answers to these questions are crucial if we are to make full use of the energy and enthusiasms of citizens.
Pathways through Participation
Pathways through Participation was a two and a half year (April 2009 – November 2011) qualitative research project, which aimed to improve our understanding of how and why people participate, how their involvement changes over time, and what pathways, if any, exist between different activities. These resources were produced during the course of the Pathways through Participation project. more » – Pathways through Participation
peopleandparticipation.net
Peopleandparticipation.net is the UKs portal for public participation practitioners, bringing together theory and practice around participation and participatory activities. Recent developments have made the People and Participation site even more relevant and applicable to the everyday work of central and … more » – peopleandparticipation.net
Activating Empowerment: Empowering Britain from the bottom up
This report brings together learning on the most effective approaches to user empowerment in local government service delivery. It was commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government and produced by Involve and Ipsos MORI. It is based on extensive … more » – Activating Empowerment: Empowering Britain from the bottom up
Everybody Needs Good Neighbours?
This report explores how local authorities and Britain’s communities can best work together towards greater cohesion. It is divided into two parts: a Practical Framework, which gives practical tips to those working towards community cohesion at the local level; and … more » – Everybody Needs Good Neighbours?
Councillor in the Community
Councillor in the Community is a website designed to support London councillors becoming leaders of their communities. The website features: Community leadership resources Provides links to existing community leadership tools for councillors. A guide to the governance of health Gives councillors … more » – Councillor in the Community