Consultation process
There will be 2 stages to the consultation process. The initial consultation for Allesley considers the proposals put forward by the petitioners and asks for any other suggestions that interested parties with the council to consider as part of the review. For Keresley it asks for suggestions if any that interested parties would like the council to consider as part of the review.
The second stage will be once the council has considered the responses to the initial consultation and has made draft recommendations to the future arrangements of the 2 parishes. The council when then carry out a further consultation to seek views on the draft recommendations.
How do I respond to the consultation?
You can respond to the consultation via the Council's Lets Talk site - Community Governance Review | Let's Talk Coventry
Who is being consulted?
The consultation is publicly available to any interested persons and groups in the affected area. This includes:
- local residents
- community groups
- businesses and local organisations
- neighbouring councils and the County Council
- local politicians – MP and councillors
- other stakeholders – this will include schools, hospitals, religious institutions and any community group that may be impacted
What can local residents and community representatives add to this process?
Local residents and community representatives can add to this process by telling us:
- what they think governance arrangements in their area should look like, and
- whether any proposed changes would reflect community interests and promote cohesion and strong and inclusive local governance.
How will the options be judged?
Government guidance indicates that a good CGR should assess the options considering:
- effective engagement with the local community at neighbourhood level
- a sense of civic pride and civic values
- strong leadership
- a strong, inclusive community and voluntary sector
- a sense of place with a positive feeling for people and local distinctiveness
- the ability of local authorities to deliver quality services economically and efficiently in an area that is of that size