Lyons Inquiry into Local Government
Public debate and consultation
This part of the website is dedicated to promoting the public debate on local government, and includes links to submissions received by Sir Michael Lyons

Submissions received
List submissions received by the Lyons Inquiry during 2004 and 2005
List responses to "Lyons Inquiry into Local Government: Interim Report and Consultation Paper" (published December 2005)
List responses to "National prosperity, local choice and civic engagement: a new partnership between central and local government for the 21st century" (published May 2006)
List responses to the "Lyons Inquiry Discussion Document" on Barker, Eddington and Leitch (published December 2006)
Letters to stakeholders
Index of letters sent to stakeholders by the Lyons Inquiry
Place-shaping: a shared ambition for the future of local government
Local authority partnering
A large number of local authorities have responded to Sir Michaels recent consultation exercise, and many of these have been placed on the submissions area of the Inquiry's website. Sir Michael also wrote to English Chief Executives on 20 January asking for their help in developing a clearer picture of the future role and functions of local government, and in particular by drawing on their understanding of what the public wants from their council. He encouraged councils to engage directly with their local communities and assist in providing him with information on some issues central to his remit.
In relation to direct community engagement, he was keen to hear about existing work being carried out by councils relating to the role of local government or other issues of relevance to the Inquiry and invited offers of community consultation relating specifically to the Inquirys remit. A number of these have already been received by the Inquiry.
A presentation of questions for use in public engagement exercises and designed by the Inquiry team is available on the Lyons Inquiry website and has been sent to many councils on request. Members of the Inquiry team will be attending public engagement events that have been set up by a variety of councils over the next few months based on these questions.
The Inquiry is also carrying out some more in depth analysis of stakeholder views and attitudes, council services, partnership working and best practice. This is taking place with the following councils (one council in each English region):
This analysis is now well under way with work either due to start shortly or already taking place. The focus will be varied but is likely to include desk based research, structured interviews and further public engagement events.
Contact details
The Lyons Inquiry has now closed. Please direct your queries to Communities and Local Government or HM Treasury.
Communities and Local Government general enquiries helpline: 020 7944 4400
HM Treasury Correspondence and Enquiry Unit: 020 7270 4558
Further contact details are available on their respective websites

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Lyons Inquiry archive
The Lyons Inquiry website has been selected for preservation by the The National Archives. Versions of this website, including publications, published documents and selected submissions, can be accessed from The UK Web Archiving Consortium website.

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