The document discusses localism and its implications through various tools such as community asset registers and neighborhood plans. It emphasizes self-determination, community activism, and the partnership approach to address inequalities and improve services in Chichester. Better communication and leveraging social media are also highlighted as essential for community empowerment.

1. Localism – What is it and how does it affect us? Stephen Kane – Head of Policy , Chichester District Council

2. Big Society Localism Or if you’re 5 years old – doing stuff in our street” ( Paul Emery - Head of Community and Social Organisations, Zurich Insurance)

3. The tools we can use General Power of Competence Referendum Community asset register Community Right to Challenge Right to build Neighbourhood plans

4. How should we view Localism and the Big Society? Smaller state and a bigger society Self determination and personal autonomy People opting to give of their time and energy to issues that are important to them

5. What does it mean for Chichester? Self help and community activism is commonplace Reduction of services can lead to community action a recognition that the community’s appetite may change and change quickly.

6. Partnership Approach Work with communities most affected to find the most suitable solutions to inequalities; Support local support networks and the voluntary sector to improve the range of services provided; Share good practice and experience of what has worked in one area to help disseminate good practice

7. Partnership Approach We need better communication with the community, utilising benefits of social media by engaging more groups than before Embrace the policy of community empowerment Facilitate partnership working

8. Contact Details Stephen Kane [email_address] Amy Loaring [email_address] www.chichesterinpartnership.org.uk