People living in the Newark and Sherwood District to the north of the county could be given more power to make decisions about council services in their area. A new strategy being presented by the district council could see residents being able to "choose a direction of travel" on some matters.
The council is preparing to present its 'consultation and engagement strategy' at a meeting next month, with its leader saying that consulting with local residents is too often seen as a "tick box" exercise. The new plan will therefore aim to give residents, as well as tenants and businesses, more of an influence on future developments.
Councillor David Lloyd, the leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: "Engagement and consultation are vital to ensure that our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do as a council. Consultation has too often been regarded as a 'tick box' exercise because it occurs too late in processes, or it is seeking to affirm a proposal without alternatives.
