Making Participation Happen
How can Authorities lay the foundations for meaningful public participation?
This Practice Note considers actions that officers can take to develop and deliver an effective strategy for public participation which embeds dialogue and collaboration from the outset. Drawing on research carried out during year-long placements (April 2019 - 2020) at the London Borough of Newham by and Dacorum Borough Council, it is accompanied by a set of resources that Authorities can use to lay the foundations for meaningful public participation.
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