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Special Power to the people

Ethos asked six contributors to share their views on localism. Council CEOs, Councillors and think tank Directors nominate their best practice examples

Simon Parker

Introduction
Simon Parker
Director of the NLGN

A complaint I often hear from councils when faced with talk of the Big Society and localism is: “We’ve been doing this for years.” Read more...

Rob Leak

Shaping the future
Rob Leak
CEO of Enfield Council

The Residents’ Priority Fund (RPF), a new £2.1 million scheme, allows local people to make a real difference to life in Enfield. Read more...

Dave Smith

Doing more for less
Dave Smith
CEO of Sunderland City Council

“Doing more for less” is a phrase local authorities often hear, but Sunderland Council’s Responsive Local Services initiative is doing just that. Read more...

Alex Thomson

Pledging support
Alex Thomson
Executive of think tank Localis

I could not choose a ‘best’ example of localism in action from across the UK – there are so many – but the London Borough of Barnet’s PledgeBank is as good as any. Read more...

Jan Britton

Encouraging civic pride
Jan Britton
CEO of Sandwell Council

Sandwell Council in the Midlands wanted to encourage civic pride among residents, so in 2007 a series of clean-up events were announced. Read more...

Gareth Bacon

Remarkable recycling rates
Gareth Bacon
Cabinet Member

The Sikh temple recycling initiative is a great example of localism in action in Bexley, southeast London, which has a large Sikh population. Read more...

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