Making Participation Happen
Authority Participation Strategy Workshops Toolkit
Jul 27, 2021
Although constrained, Authorities are well-positioned to devise and implement meaningful public participation strategies. In order for a strategy to be effective, strong internal networks across departments as well as good external networks of relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities are required.
A group of workshops templates have been developed by Umi Baden-Powell and Olivia Halper to assist Authority officers to lay the foundations for developing a participation strategy.
First published in August 2020, the toolkit includes:
- ROLES DECK: Foundational roles required to develop a public participation strategy within a local authority
- ROOT CONSIDERATIONS DECK: Opportunities and constraints and consideration at the outset of any work by a local authority officer towards developing a public participation strategy.
- SWOT WORKSHOP DECK: Template for fostering dialogue and collaboration needed to uncover and strengthen the roots and unlock the resources and roles which will be used in the development of a public participation strategy.
- RESOURCES DECK: Essential ingredients for success in developing a public participation strategy in a local authority.
The full toolkit and guide for use can be downloaded below.
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Making Participation Happen: How can Authorities lay the foundations for meaningful public participation?
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