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Communities know best

It is vital for local government leaders to put community participation at the heart of decision-making, say Stephen Young and Emily Douglin.

How do we build the best public services for the future? It's clear that one size won't fit all with rising demand and diminishing budgets. But, by engaging at the right place and time, we can build the public services which communities both want and need.

By understanding priorities and acting on them, we can move towards communities taking ownership of outputs, feeling empowered to participate and taking pride in their local area.

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