Topic: Neighbourhood Governance
Citizens’ assemblies, deliberative democracy and neighbourhood governance
This briefing paper explores how locally rooted citizens’ assemblies and other deliberative democratic approaches can strengthen neighbourhood governance by involving residents directly in informed, participatory decision-making.
English Devolution Bill amendments
This explainer offers a clear, concise overview of key amendments to the English Devolution Bill, highlighting what they mean for local governance and decision-making. It outlines the practical implications of the changes and why they matter for councils, leaders, and communities across England.
Written evidence: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
CfGS submitted evidence on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Neighbourhood Governance: what councils told us
On 23 October, 2025, we hosted people from councils across England to discuss what the English Devolution Bill’s neighbourhood governance duty means for local government In this brief report, we bring together what we heard from participants
From mandatory to meaningful – insights on neighbourhood governance
In October our learning event sought to understand what a new neighbourhood governance duty will mean for councils – Mel Stevens reflects on what we heard
Watch: Understanding what the English Devolution Bill means for neighbourhood governance
At our free online learning event in October we heard from experts who shared their views on the new neighbourhood governance duty contained in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – watch their contributions