Active citizenship means citizens taking opportunities to become actively involved in defining and tackling the problems of their communities and improving their quality of life.
Active citizenship allows for:
- Participation in the community
- Empowering people to influence the decisions which affect their lives
- Knowledge and understanding of the political,social, and economic context of their participation so that they can make informed decisions
- Able to challenge existing structures
The PPN is an opportunity and provides:
- A formal structure for active citizenship & participation
- Provides a nominating structure for community & voluntary interests
- Provides a link for the Local Authority to connect with Community groups promoting consultation
- To facilitate and articulate a diverse range of views and interests