There are lots of potential benefits in undertaking effective consultation. Where local authorities have embarked on successful consultation programmes it has been found that they:

• are seen as listening and responding to the views and ideas of its community
• can better understand public opinion
• work alongside partners, businesses, stakeholders and residents to improve the services we provide
• can achieve better performance by providing services that the local community want and avoiding what people do not want
• increase confidence and levels of satisfaction both internally and externally.
• raise awareness and understanding of the Council
• increase participation in local government and the democratic process
• meet their legal/statutory obligations to consult staff, employers' associations and trade union

Contact Us

Policy Unit
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 595726
Minicom: 01283 228149
E-mail: yourviews@south-derbys.gov.uk

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