Charnwood Borough Council - Leading in Leicestershire

There are a number of different ways in which you can Have Your Say! The five rungs of the ladder are:

Information: We tell people what is planned so that they are informed about what is happening.

Consultation: We are clear about what we are asking people’s opinion about and why, we specify what can and cannot be changed. We offer a number of options and listen to the feedback we get. The decision is made taking account of the results of consultation alongside other factors.

Deciding together:We encourage people to provide some additional ideas and options, and to decide with you the best way forward.

Acting together: not only do different interests decide together what is best, but also they form a partnership to carry it out. They are equally responsible for the outcome.

Supporting independent community initiatives: We help others do what they want - perhaps within a framework of grants, advice and support provided by the resource holder

(Adapted from David Wilcox 1994)