Civic Voice is a nonprofit organization that promotes civic participation in local planning and governance. They have over 275 member groups and 71,000 individual members who engage in efforts like beautification projects, conservation initiatives, and campaigns around issues like high-speed rail and street clutter. Localism aims to shift more power to communities through measures in the Localism Bill like neighborhood planning, community rights, and increased public consultation. While localism poses challenges to politicians and professionals, it also provides opportunities for civic groups and requires new skills and attitudes that support independence and social action over just information sharing.