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Reforming neighbourhood governance to realise community potential: A St George’s House consultation

23 Feb 2023

This report summarises discussion around the theme of reforming local governance, which took place at an event at St George's House, Windsor, organised by Local Trust.


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With reform of community or neighbourhood governance on the government’s policy agenda, this report is record of a consultation event hosted by Local Trust and St George’s House. The event explored how the existing system needs to change to realise the potential of residents in the most deprived or ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods to work together to improve their areas.

The consultation discussed what is and isn’t working, local government support for community governance, and recommendations for reform.

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