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 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.
Encourage every voice to count, support four-year terms, reduce election fatigue and encourage under-represented communities to be involved.
Protect localism by keeping local government local and not centralised and advocate for local decisions in smaller communities.
Restore public trust, strengthen civic engagement, protect local autonomy of assets and resources, and ensure transparent decision making.
Encourage every voice to count, support four-year terms, reduce election fatigue and encourage under-represented communities to be involved.
Protect localism by keeping local government local and not centralised and advocate for local decisions in smaller communities.
Restore public trust, strengthen civic engagement, protect local autonomy of assets and resources, and ensure transparent decision making.
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