Proposal

The Big Question

Strong, caring communities. Enough food for everyone. A healthy planet. Lives filled with meaning. This is the kind of world we all want. So why don't we build it?

What's this all about?

Did you know that any community can set up a council...? Peoples Councils give our community new powers to protect what's already good and build an alternative where we live that actually works for us.

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A Peoples Council is a type of local council, with the same official powers as a Parish, Town, or Village Council. In areas without a parish council, we tend to have less influence over many decisions affecting our lives.

These councils can manage local spaces and initiatives—such as allotments, sports facilities, and youth projects—and act as a voice for the community in discussions with the police, health services, local planning authorities, developers, and even government bodies and parliamentarians. Importantly, City Councils have a statutory duty to consult with parish councils, giving local people a direct say at the city level, too.