Powerpoint presentation detailing lessons of community and citizen engagement from the Transforming Neighbourhoods programme.
Community wellbeing Local government and public services
Posted on: 18 July 2006
The challenges of citizen engagement: Lessons from Transforming Neighbourhoods
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