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Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Standardized digital access across regional council meetings. We also have to let the community back into the public gallery.
Promote ultra-local consultation and engagement on public transport policy to address different transport needs and different barriers to uptake.
Engage local communities in planning climate change adaptation to ensure adaptation is done with them, not to them.
Ensure all affected communities are heard and represented when developing policy and regulation.
Reduce the depth of community engagement but increase the power of that engagement. Sped up processes and engagement that actually listens.
Encourage the development of a unitary authority.
Reduce the size of local body governance.
Standardized digital access across regional council meetings. We also have to let the community back into the public gallery.
Promote ultra-local consultation and engagement on public transport policy to address different transport needs and different barriers to uptake.
Engage local communities in planning climate change adaptation to ensure adaptation is done with them, not to them.
Ensure all affected communities are heard and represented when developing policy and regulation.
Reduce the depth of community engagement but increase the power of that engagement. Sped up processes and engagement that actually listens.
Encourage the development of a unitary authority.
Reduce the size of local body governance.
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