Eric Pickles is proposing to replace the current “duty to involve”.  The consultation about public consultation will end in July. It is short and focused on cutting bureaucracy:

“The Government is acting in concrete ways to deliver on its commitment to localism, growth and the Big Society. We are freeing local authorities from targets, guidance and duties. This includes revoking guidance on the two tier code and the whole statutory guidance Creating Strong, Safe and Prosperous Communities. It also includes plans to repeal the two main remaining statutory duties covered in it (the Duty to Involve and the Duty to Prepare a Sustainable Community Strategy).”