Big Society

The Big Society (UK) is the flagship policy idea of the 2010 Conservative Party general election manifesto and forms part of the legislative programme of the .Cameron and Clegg set out 'big society' policy ideas News 18-May-2010 The aim is "to create a climate that empowers local people and communities, building a big society that will 'take power away from politicians and give it to people'."Government launches “Big Society” programme website 18-May-2010
It was launched in the 2010 Conservative manifesto and described by as "an impressive attempt to reframe the role of government and unleash entrepreneurial spirit".The big society 14-Apr-2010
The plans include setting up a and introducing a national citizen service.Coalition outlines plans for big society programme Third Sector Online, 18 May 2010 The stated priorities are:Building the Big Society 18-May-2010
# Give communities more powers
# Encourage people to take an active role in their communities
# Transfer power from central to local government
# Support co-ops, mutuals, charities and social enterprises
# Publish government data.
=== News UK ===
See separate article Big Society news
=== Resources ===
*Public Sector Assets in England, demonstration
*Community Organisers briefing, info from Urban Forum
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=== Related ===
*Your Square Mile
*Big Society Network, includes The Big Society Blog
*Big Society - Frequently Asked Questions information from the Cabinet Office
References
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