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The Big Society (UK) is the flagship policy idea of the 2010 Conservative Party general election manifesto and forms part of the legislative programme of the Conservative – Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement W.[1] The aim is "to create a climate that empowers local people and communities, building a big society that will 'take power away from politicians and give it to people'."[2]
It was launched in the 2010 Conservative manifesto and described by The Times W as "an impressive attempt to reframe the role of government and unleash entrepreneurial spirit".[3]
The plans include setting up a Big Society Bank W and introducing a national citizen service.[4] The stated priorities are:[5]
- Give communities more powers
- Encourage people to take an active role in their communities
- Transfer power from central to local government
- Support co-ops, mutuals, charities and social enterprises
- Publish government data.
News UK[]
See separate article Big Society news
Resources[]
- Public Sector Assets in England, demonstration
- Community Organisers briefing, info from Urban Forum
Village cinema UK[]
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Wanted pages and external links
- Your Square Mile
- Big Society Network, includes The Big Society Blog
- Big Society - Frequently Asked Questions information from the Cabinet Office
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References
- ↑ Cameron and Clegg set out 'big society' policy ideas BBC W News 18-May-2010
- ↑ Government launches “Big Society” programme 10 Downing Street W website 18-May-2010
- ↑ The big society The Times W 14-Apr-2010
- ↑ Coalition outlines plans for big society programme Third Sector Online, 18 May 2010
- ↑ Building the Big Society Cabinet Office W 18-May-2010