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August 2009
New scrutiny powers would help to strengthen local democracy
Wednesday 26 August 2009 08:21 by Graham English
On 21 July, the new ministerial team at Communities and Local Government published a consultation document about proposals to strengthen local democracy. At the heart of the proposals is a recognision that councils need to be fully equipped with the powers they need to act decisively and effectively on behalf of their citizens - powers and ability to scrutinise, influence and shape other services
http://www.cfps.org.uk/news/scrutiny-news/central-government/?id=142
Growing a civil economy;
Ideas for action from the Festival of Politics
Wednesday 26 August 2009 08:21 by Mark Butler
The Carnegie UK Trust hosted an event at the Festival of Politics in Edinburgh on 22 August to explore the roles of civil society associations in growing a civil economy.