Public Participation in Local Government: A survey of local authorities This survey report presents findings on the range and extent of public participation initiatives being used across local government in the United Kingdom. It updates baseline research published in 1998 and shows that local government continues to push forward the agenda on public participation. Authorities clearly recognise the benefits of engaging the public and are increasingly trying to involve people in local decisions and developing service delivery.
Posted: 30-1-2003
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Putting more Public in Policy Analysis Paper exploring a model for the systematic inclusion of public input into relatively complex public policy decisions. Prepared by the Brigham Young University and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.