An Introduction to Consultation at Bolton Council

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An Introduction to Consultation at Bolton Council

• Karen Johnston
• Consultation and Research Manager

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Todays Presentation

• Scope of service
• Core Business
• Examples of related work

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Scope of Service

• Consultation
• Two or more parties listening to and taking into
  account one anothers views
• closely related to decision making
• Not information giving, participation or
  empowerment
• Primary research
• new information / fieldwork
• From the real world

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Core Business

• Support to Council Departments
• Citizens Panel and Young Peoples Panel
• Consultation Database
• Speak Up!
• General Residents Survey
• Other Statutory Surveys
• BME Survey
• 100 Club

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Examples of Related Work

• Get Active Survey
• EMI Home Support Service
• Short Term Assessment Team
• Supporting People
• Equipment Service
• Carers Strategy Consultation
• Alcohol Marketing Campaign