This major piece of proposed legislation was recently launched, and will potentially affect many of us.  The white paper is the latest step in the government’s agenda for modernisation of local government.  It outlines new proposals for devolving power and significantly strengthening local government’s leadership role in local areas.  The paper also outlines plans for improving partnership working, as well as providing a major expansion of opportunities for local people to influence local decision-making.  Of particular interest in volume two of the white paper, chapter G specifically addresses the relationship between local government and the third sector (that’s the community and voluntary sector).

To buy the document or for different perspectives please visit the links below:

Local Government White Paper

The White Paper can be purchased at £32.50 or downloaded for free from the

Communities and Local Government Website

NCVO has also produced a 10 page summary    NAVCA also have a summary

Also have a look at Urban Forum’s analysis.

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