Useful links: governance, engagement and accountability

PostboxThe Glass-House

The Glass-House is a registered charity that supports and encourages better working partnerships between communities and professionals who are working to improve the quality of a neighbourhood.

JRF

JRF is an independent organisation that undertakes a range of research into poverty, empowerment and place.

People and Participation.net

People and Participation presents strategies and methods for putting the use of participation at the core of decision making, accountability and as part of corporate social responsibility.

The Resident Involvement Champions Website

The aim of the Champions is to help enhance the skills and knowledge of officers so that they are able to assist residents to be actively engaged in influencing operational and strategic housing outcomes within their communities.  

Shared practice

Shared practice offers research and consultation in public participation and community engagementGlossary: the process of involving people in decisions that affect them. to contribute to sustainable development.

Toolkit Citizen Participation

TCP is an international group that has come together to promote participatory local governance. Its website offers information on tools and articles for citizen participation.