Why do we need to consult?
Local Government is increasingly required to engage with local communities in council policy and decision making.
Effective consultation can support:
- More efficient planning and commissioning.
- Better use of resources
- Problems being highlighted and resolved more quickly
- The demonstration that local views and opinions have been taken into account
Good engagement strategies and consultation processes enables local government to:
- Pass on information
- Listen to ideas and opinions before reaching a final decision
- Learn from local communities and local people about what their priorities are.
By consulting with people local government are able to ensure that decisions made are the right ones. Consultation puts local people at the heart of the decision making process.
However finding new and innovative ways to engage and consult with people can be challenging. Often people who have engaged in a consultation exercise can become even more frustrated when they do not receive any feedback in terms of how their contributions have affected the final decision making process.
Why use New Possibilities?
New Possibilities has years of experience of consulting with groups of people and local communities.
New Possibilities particular area of expertise lies in working with individuals or groups who are in conflict or dispute with the local authority or service provider.
New Possibilities is an independent company with no vested interest in the desired outcomes other than to listen carefully, and accurately represent different perspectives and understanding in order to reach a principled conclusion.
New Possibilities will close the consultation loop by providing; the people who contributed to the consultation, a copy of a report that presents the findings of the consultation along with recommendations to assist the decision making process.
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What our customers say about our consultation services
New Possibilities were commissioned to run a series of ‘Supporting Dementia’ events targeted at family/friend carers of people with dementia. New Possibilities adopted some innovative techniques within the events, that people responded positively to. New Possibilities achieved the performance targets and outcomes of the contract, particularly in relation to creating a worthwhile and useful experience for carers, and maintained a professional and efficient approach throughout.
Louise Molina
Programme Manager for Dementia Joint Improvement Partnership East of England
