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Simple terms explainer
Councils have a responsibility to give communities a formal route to influence decisions. When a community group submits a participation request, the council must review it carefully, check if it meets the legal criteria, and respond within set timescales. This process ensures that local people can play an active role in shaping services and policies that affect them, rather than decisions being made without their input.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Community services
Community planning
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
2