Data

General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Public Participation
Citizenship & Role of Citizens
Location
United Kingdom
Components of this Case
Romsey Citizens' Assembly
Links
Official Website
The Democratic Society: Innovation in Democracy Programme
How can councils engage residents to tackle local issues
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
Yes

CASE

The UK Government’s Innovation in Democracy Programme

October 18, 2019 Scott Fletcher Bowlsby
General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Public Participation
Citizenship & Role of Citizens
Location
United Kingdom
Components of this Case
Romsey Citizens' Assembly
Links
Official Website
The Democratic Society: Innovation in Democracy Programme
How can councils engage residents to tackle local issues
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
Yes

A nation-wide programme to trial the use of deliberative mini-publics to increase the involvement of citizens in decision-making at local government level. In the first year, three local authorities will hold face-to-face and online public engagements on key policy decisions.

Problems and Purpose

Background History and Context

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Methods and Tools Used

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

References

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