Local Democracy Campaign Website

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Last updated:

23/05/07

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Summary/Overview:

The Local Democracy Campaign website aims to:

• “make councils more relevant and useful to young people
• encourage young people to 'take part take power'
• make Local Democracy Week bigger and better than before
• increase councillor involvement in citizenship teaching in schools
• get councils to devolve power, wherever appropriate, to local people”

Useful democratic engagement ideas are provided in the resources section including the ‘I’m a councillor get me out of here’ activity. There is also information on how to source funding for projects, as well as links to a number of toolkit-style resources.

A selection of case studies is featured on the site along with the opportunity for members to link to the campaign from their own website and e-cards that can be used to spread the word on your own initiative. The site has a clear message and is also useful in terms of providing access to other supporters in your area; it is a good starting point for becoming involved in the campaign although little background information is provided.

Website address:

http://www.localdemocracy.org.uk

Organisation:

Local Government Association

Type of site:

Other: Campaign site

Services Offered:

Other: Members’ area

Policy Area:

Democratic / Electoral Renewal, General

Direct User:

Activist, Practitioner

Direct User - Specialist Groups:

Children/Young People, Other: Campaigners and Local Authorities

Target Audience/Intended Participants:

General, Service Users, Children / Young People