The ‘Let’s Talk County Durham’ consultation and engagement platform has been launched by Durham County Council to make it easier for people to shape the future of their area.
The new platform will also offer more ways to engage with residents including quick polls, surveys, online discussions, and votes.
Council Leader Amanda Hopgood said: “We want to give everyone who lives, works in, or visits County Durham the chance to improve our services and influence the decisions we make. One way we can do this is by giving individuals, businesses, and organisations the chance to have their say about topics they have an interest in.
“The new platform will place residents at the heart of our decision-making by helping them to shape the decisions that we make. This will help us to ensure our services meet the needs of all our communities. We’d therefore encourage as many people as possible to visit the platform and have their say.”
The council said it worked alongside its partners at County Durham Together to create the platform and best engage with communities.
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Michael Laing, chair of the partnership and the council’s interim director of adult and health services, said: “‘Let’s Talk County Durham will empower individuals to actively influence decisions and voice their opinions from the outset. This initiative will enable communities to shape the support and resources available to them.
“At the core of the County Durham Together ethos is a commitment to collaborate with communities, particularly those where the need is highest. By placing communities at the heart of decision-making, we aim to harness their skills, knowledge, and experiences.”
The council will continue to provide printed materials, such as surveys, at its libraries and customer access points, as well as face-to-face work in communities.