The Citizens Foundation have today (29 November 2007) launched new guidance for local authorities on how to set up citizens days. The guidance offers a range of advice, examples and useful contacts to help them in exploring how activities such as - volunteering projects such as fixing up the Local Park, theatre workshops, and exhibitions on the heritage of the local area - can help in illustrating what local people have in common and bringing together people from different backgrounds.
Attending the launch Hazel Blears said;
"Strong, confident and cohesive communities are centred on citizens who have the skills, knowledge, confidence, opportunity and desire to play their part." To read more visit the Communities website.
