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Have your Say - Your Voice Counts

We want to make sure everyone in the area is given an equal voice to have a say in what affects the district. Take part and work with us, so that what we do reflects your needs and opinions and retains your support.

You say, we listen ...

Ask a question: The public is entitled to ask questions at council meetings. If you cannot attend the meeting you can send in a question and it will get raised at the appropriate time.

Suggest a topic for Scrutiny: The Scrutiny Committee is seeking topics for next year's Work Programme

Consultation feedback: We asked, you said, we listened. Our responses to various consultations and other participation exercises conducted by the council. Where possible, we will indicate what has happened as a result of public input.

Complain about something we did or didn't do: Even the best services can go wrong and we want to know if you think we have got it wrong.

Complain about a Councillor: District Councillors and Parish Councillors are bound by a Code of Conduct. If you think this code has been breached please report it to us.

 

We ask, you say ...

Consultation Finder: The Council's on-line consultation database has replaced the consultation timetable. You can now search for information about all the consultation exercises in Eden that affect you and other people in the area.

Consultation Strategy maps out how the Council is promoting and continuously improving participation and local accountability, while providing the finest possible service planning and delivery with the resources available.

Community Voice is a Citizens Panel used in partnership with other authorities in Cumbria to consult with people in the area.

Young People and Participation makes sure young people know about different ways to find information that is relevant to them and that they know how to play an active role at different levels.

Other Consultations provides links to consultations conducted by the County Council and other agencies in Cumbria.

Place Survey is a new nationwide consultation, designed to help local councils and the government to understand people's views and experiences of their local area and public services.  

We welcome any queries you may have about participatory approaches and consultation processes.

  • Contact: Consultation Officer, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA117QF
  • Email: consultation@eden.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 01768 212164

 

Last updated 17 November 2008