Exploring Barnsley's work to strengthen citizenship and community life
Channel: Citizen Network Research
Date: 2021-04-28

The Neighbourhood Democracy Movement asked Rachel Payling and Wendy Lowder to share lessons from their work to shift the culture and structures of local government and statutory partners in Barnsley towards an approach which was more respectful of local citizens. Barnsley have moved decisions closer to people and communities and has seen progressive improvements in wellbeing and solidarity.