Lambeth publishes co-op council report

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Claire McEneaney
Friday, 28 January 2011 - 4:24pm

by Claire McEneaney Lambeth Council have just published their report The Co-operative Council - Sharing Power: A new settlement between citizens and the state. Their vision is about giving residents more control and involvement in the services they use, by putting council resources in their hands. As a Lambeth resident, I'm really heartened to see this bold move by my local council. I've watched the development of the idea with great interest, and participated in community consultations. I think its incredibly encouraging to have a council that sees community involvement as more than volunteering. The Innovation Unit also believes wholeheartedly in the power of co-operatives and mutuals as a route to transform public services and staff and citizen engagement. Check out our thinkpiece The Engagement Ethic for more.

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Thanks for this, Claire. I

Submitted by John Craig (not verified) on Mon, 2011-01-31 12:15.
Thanks for this, Claire. I actually went and contributed to the Commission as a witness, so very interested to see the final product. I think it was a great process, that managed to combine meaningful conversation with Lambeth citizens and experts from across the UK.

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Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2011-10-20 03:58.
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