Coming up 2012-13
Localism Act 2011
The Localism and Decentralisation Bill
received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011, becoming an Act of
Parliament: Localism Act 2011.
Localism is a major part of the coalition
government’s programme and sets the foundations for the ‘Big
Society’, through which the government is seeking to promote
a more active, participatory approach to democracy.
The stated aim of the Localism Act 2011
is to “reverse years of creeping state control” and shift
power from central government back into the hands of individuals,
communities and councils - allowing local people the freedom to run
their lives and neighbourhoods in their own way.
This Act is major piece of legislation
affecting a wide range of existing housing, planning and local
government legislation. Please see our Localism Act 2011 pages for more
information.
Big Society
- The new coalition Government’s vision for a 'Big Society' has
placed "localism" at the heart of its programme of government.
DDC Overview and Scrutiny Report
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A joint review between the Scrutiny (Community and Regeneration) Committee
and members of the voluntary and community sector is planned, with
work hoping to restart late autumn 2011.
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Further information will be added as it
becomes available.
Health & Wellbeing Boards
- The future of health care, public health and
social care is changing, with the Government's plans to reform the
NHS.
- Dover is among 132 English local authorities,
and is only one of three districts, who have signed up to join a
network of early implementer of health and wellbeing boards.
- We are committed to engaging the voluntary
and community sector - please see our Health & Wellbeing Boards page for further
information.
Consultation
You can get involved in national and local government by taking
part in a public consultation.
Central Government
Local Government
Dover District Council
- Please see our consultation page for
details of current and previous consultations.
- You can also suggest a topic you think we should be consulting
our residents on and register your group on our database of
community groups, which the council uses to consult
with.
- Please register if you would like to be added to our
e-mailing list to kept informed about plans to review
or consult on our Corporate Policies and Strategies (such as
the Corporate Plan or Budget). You can do this by sending us
your e-mail contact details to: policy@dover.gov.uk - please
include "Corporate Policy and Strategy E-mailing List" in
the subject line.
Kent County Council
Getting Involved
- Dover District Council is committed to finding ways to inform,
consult and involve local people. The Dover District Neighbourhood Forums are
just one of the ways the council encourages people to speak up
about what's happening where you live. Let us know what matters to
you.
- Use your chance to influence the way your
Council works for you.
- For more way you can make a difference please see our Getting Involved pages.
THE DOVER
DISTRICT COMPACT:
“A living document which
improves the way in which the partners work together”
“We achieve more for the
Community by working together”
Contact
Tel: 01304 872314
E-mail: policy@dover.gov.uk
