London Borough of Southwark: Duty to Involve
A study developed as part of action research into Southwark’s Muslim community that highlights the value of using community researchers to respond to the needs of particular communities. Local Muslim residents were recruited as volunteer researchers to assess the influence of their community organisation.
LCF Publication No. 6 | 15 pages
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Brighton and Hove:
Strategic Approach to Community Engagement
Supporting Local Action Case Study
Successfully delivering a tool for a broader city-wide approach to co-ordinated engagement, involvement and empowerment.
LCF Publication No. 20 | 10 pages
Bristol:
Participatory Budgeting
Supporting Local Action Case Study
The pilot of the UK’s first e-participatory budget process was held in Bristol’s neighbourhood committees. The initiative supported participation in the devolved decision-making process, particularly with those unlikely to attend public meetings at which other neighbourhood decisions are made.
LCF Publication No. 21 | 10 pages
Camden:
Commissioning in Camden
Supporting Local Action Case Study
Based on the Outcomes Model, an approach exploring how commissioned activities contribute to the outcomes that service users want, the study informed the re-commissioningof day-care services for people with mental health problems.
LCF Publication No. 22 | 7 pages
Essex County Council:
Effective Internal Communications
Supporting Local Action Case Study
Developed by Essex County Council, this campaign worked with staff to increase understanding of the inspection process they were due to undergo as part of a Corporate Assessment and Joint Area Review. This helped to empower all staff to as advocates in promoting their work to the inspectors. By end of the campaign, 82 percent of employees demonstrated awareness and engagement with the inspections.
LCF Publication No. 23 | 7 pages
Lewisham:
Lewisham Local Assemblies
Supporting Local Action Case Study
This work explores how local assemblies are established, thus helping to ensure that local people have an effective voice for change in their area. It details issues and impact and is developing next steps for the initiative.
LCF Publication No. 24 | 11 pages
Community Volunteers Time Bank
This case study explores the work of a community engagement initiative whose goal is to reduce isolation and improve the health of older people.
“Time credits act as community loyalty points for the time, care and energy people put into helping each other out locally.”
LCF Publication No. 36 | 4 pages
Kings Cross Time Bank
In using the person-to-person time banking model, participants earned credits for their engagement with services and for helping each other.
LCF Publication No. 37 | 7 pages
Mental Well-Being Impact Assessments Training
This work used a combination of methods, procedures and tools to assess the potential impact of a policy, service, programme or project on the mental well-being of a population.
LCF Publication No. 38 | 5 pages
Rushey Green Time Bank
This involved working alongside health professionals to promote activities that create positive social networks, which helps support those experiencing complex health and social circumstances, in turn improving their physical and mental health.
“Members report a greater sense of wellbeing and belonging, and so visit their GPs less frequently.” Philippe Granger, Development Manager
LCF Publication No. 39 | 6 pages
Havering Youth Support Service
London Civic Forum research identified Havering Youth Services as an excellent example of a local authority empowering and encouraging young people’s involvement in decision making. Its integrated youth service includes a specialist LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) project for 16-19 year olds. This study explores their strategic approach and the role of their service as a conduit to embedding youth involvement into the wider work of the council as a whole.
LCF Publication No. 53 | 4 pages
Lewisham Young Mayor and the Young Advisors
This case study shows how Lewisham’s Young Mayor and Young Advisory Group works to address the democratic deficit and to get young people involved in civic affairs.
“The more you come to the meetings, the more you think about it and the more you get involved and take on different experiences. You get to put yourself forward and after a while you just kind of do it naturally.”
LCF Publication No. 54 | 4 pages
London Open House
This initiative aims to empower the general public to become more actively involved in the design of their environment. The study follows the development of the programme’s plans to develop “young ambassadors”.
LCF Publication No. 55 | 5 pages
GLA: The Lynk Up Crew/Peer Outreach Team
Outline of the partnership-working of the Peer Outreach Team and The Lynk Up Crew to engage young Londoners. The work involved both adult nonpractitioners and practitioners in working with young people on issues of concern to their age group.
“I saw something on TV. My Mum looked up. I wanted my voice to be heard.”
LCF Publication No. 56 | 5 pages
Merton Young Parliament
Outline of the approach of the London Borough of Merton to involving young people in decision-making, ensuring that their voices were heard through the development of its Youth Parliament.
“I represent my estate. I wanted an opportunity to find out about youth and different activities for us – and this is fantastic.”
LCF Publication No. 57 | 5 pages
Redbridge Children’s Advisory Panel
The panel gives individual children an opportunity to voice their opinions on issues which matter to them. This study explores the structure of the panel and the activities it has undertaken.
“The consultations are important as it shows that services do want the opinions of young people. Young people know what’s best for young people.”
LCF Publication No. 58 | 4 pages
Southwark Young Advisors
Set up as part of a national young advisors programme, Southwark Young Advisors shows adults how to discuss, design and consult with young people and local communities more widely throughout the decision-making process at all levels of governance.
LCF Publication No. 59 | 4 pages
Waltham Forest Young Independent Advisory Group
Demonstrating the work of the Waltham Forest Young Advisory Group in improving and increasing engagement between young people and the police, as well as acting as a sounding board for young people.
“We are a voice, but we’re trying to be a bit more than a voice as well – we’re trying to make things change.”
LCF Publication No. 60 | 5 pages
