Councils across England are exploring new ways to involve their communities in the design and delivery of local services through community action.
In this section:
Six guiding principles
We have developed six guiding principles for councils looking to make community action work.
What is community action?
Community action is any activity that increases the understanding, engagement and empowerment of communities in the design and delivery of local services.
Why are councils using community action?
Councils across England are recognising that their communities benefit directly from greater involvement in the way services are delivered.