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Tony BurtonTony BurtonDirector, Civic Voice
www.civicvoice.org.uk
@civic_voice
Localism -why it’s worth it
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Building a movement
Launched April 2010 >275 groups >71,000 members Making places more
beautiful, enjoyable and distinctive
Promoting civic prideMost numerous participants
in planning
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A cry for engagementPlanning for
people
Street clutter High Speed Rail
CampaignsLocal listing Conservation
areas
Tree planting
Assets transfer
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Who is right?
Time Cost Usual
suspects
Contradictions
Wrong answer
Never ask Never ask Don’t listen Don’t listen JargonJargon Don’t respectDon’t respect PatronisePatronise IgnoreIgnore
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Scary stuff
Threat to political control
Role of “experts”
Hard work Unexpected
results
Jargon and technicalities
Lack confidence
Hard work
Bigger picture
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Localism Bill
“Power shift” to communitiesCommunity rightsConsultation, enforcement, local
services Neighbourhood planningChallenge to politicians & professionalsOpportunities for civic societies
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Localism software
Political challenge – people not Parliament
Software of funding, support and culture
Independence
Skills and capabilities of officers, ward councillors and enablers
Beyond information to social action
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Attitude of mind not a methodology
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We’re all in this together!
New talents and skills for professionals and politicians
Help us to be better and you will find a well of enthusiasm,
knowledge, skills and support
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It’s worth it
“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that
ever has.” Margaret Mead