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Community Engagement How To Guide

Background

Background to community engagement

The importance of community engagement is emphasised everywhere – it is set out in law and a range of best practice guidance is available. But before beginning community engagement activity, it can be useful to look at the basics.

The links below will provide you with more information on the background to community engagement.

What is community engagement?

Community planning and community engagement

The national standards for community engagement

Who is this guide for?