Today Hazel Blairs MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, launched Communities in Control: real people, real power, a white paper on empowerment which aims to pass power into the hands of local commmunities, giving real control over local decisions to a wider pool of active citizens. She said:
“The White Paper has two broad aims. The first is to rehabilitate local political activity as a worthwhile activity, conducted by decent people in pursuit of noble aims. We cannot function as a democracy without strong local democratic institutions and vibrant political parties in every area. Local authorities have a vital role. There are now many excellent examples of councils being at the heart of local democracy, and that should be the case everywhere”
To access the White Paper and further information click here
CLG are also running a forum, and Hazel Blears has a blog on this paper.
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