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Promoting Local Democracy Resources

View the current resources available to aid local authorities with the duty to promote democracy:

Case Studies

The case study section provides examples of good practice across the region in the promotion of democracy.

Campaigns

  • LGA - the Local Government Association's Local Democracy Campaign.
  • 'Do Politics' - the Electoral Commission's campaign.
  • 'Make a Difference' - the IDeA's campaign

Survey - Guide to Good Practice

To encourage the sharing of initiatives and best practice across the region, a questionnaire was developed by the working group and circulated by SEE in August. The detailed responses can be viewed below.

Responses:

Number

Question

Question 1 PDF 38Kb

How does your authority involve staff and/or current or former councillors to promote democracy e.g. as civic champions/ democracy advocates?

Question 2 PDF 40Kb

How does your authority actively promote voting and what initiatives are most successful?

Question 3 PDF 36Kb

What steps has your authority taken to produce better, more accessible information on the structures and systems of engagement available to residents?

Question 4 PDF 35Kb

How does your authority use technology to increase dialogue between agencies and residents?

Question 5 PDF 37Kb

How does your authority engage with young people on local democracy matters, either directly or through schools?

Question 6 PDF 32Kb

What practical support does your authority provide for Councillors/non-executive directors to undertake their local constituency role?

Question 7 PDF 33Kb

What training does your authority provide for front-line staff in areas such as democratic decision-making and awareness?

Question 8 PDF 30Kb

How does your authority target under represented groups to encourage greater participation in the democratic process?

Question 9 PDF 39Kb

How does your authority encourage people to get involved in their communities i.e. participating in local decision-making, and what mechanisms are most successful?

Question 10 PDF 35Kb

How does your authority liaise with the voluntary and community sector and local employers to promote civic roles?

View all survey responses MS Excel 359Kb

View a summary of all responses PDF 60Kb

Other resources

  • A university qualification for elected councillors within local government.
  • Be a Councillor - information for those considering becoming a Councillor.
  • People like you stand for election - a booklet produced by Capital Ambition containing advice and information for those who are thinking of standing for election as a councillor.

If you would like to suggest resources for inclusion in this section, please email Helen Looker.