There are a whole raft of challenges floating around at the moment in terms of the local offering. Whether this is around LEPs, social enterprise developments around the "Big Society" or even the local stock exchange idea. It seems in politics we are desperate to make changes and put our stamp on a project and retain ownership. The idea of the big society is interesting as is the formulation of LEPs. There is no stipulated framework or booklet of guidelines. As a result we seem to struggle with this as a society. We have been told what to do and how to do it for so long we seem to rely on others to make decisions.
This is a unique opportunity for empowerment of individuals and communities to make a real difference and throw out the rule book. But let's not reform what we are trying to get rid of. We need to start again, build from the bottom up and engage with those looking for the change. We all see areas where change is needed whether it is local authority duplication, disengagement or crumbling communities. Now is the time to make your voice heard, take action and feel empowered. No rule book is an opportunity not only for those in power to make radical changes but for those who feel they have no voice to find one.
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