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People and participation
An empowerment action plan, produced in partnership with the Local Government Association, has been published by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, with 18 local authorities to act as empowerment champions "to spearhead a reinvigoration of local democracy". News release at http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/516935?version=2.
Other initiatives around community assets and petitions have been announced previously, although a consultation on the latter is due soon.
A new People and Participation web site was also launched at http://www.peopleandparticipation.net to provide practical information for those working to involve people, and registered users can upload case studies and ask questions.
