Fact or fiction?Myth 1: Engagement is too expensiveThis has been an often-repeated concern, but is becoming more common as budgets are cut and the impacts star…Learn MoreFact or fiction?Myth 2: Citizens aren’t up to itDistrust of the capacity of citizens runs deep in governments. Edmund Burke said that a representative would…Learn MoreFact or fiction?Myth 3: Engagement only works for easy issuesThere are those who agree with engagement in principle but don’t think it is applicable in their particula…Learn MoreFact or fiction?Myth 4: Citizen power is a floodgate we should avoid at all costsThere is a deep running fear of citizens in parts of government. Citizens are often seen as a baying mob or…Learn MoreFact or fiction?Myth 5: Citizens don’t want to be involved, they just want good serviceIt is sometimes suggested that engagement is a waste of time and money because citizens don’t care or are…Learn More
