As part of the consultation strategy the toolkit gives practical information, stage-by-stage advice, and a range of contacts and networks that can help you to make your consultation effective and inclusive.
It is based around the community engagement process of:
- informing
- researching
- consulting
- involving
- devolving decision-making
- supporting community action
It also sets out the core skills used in community engagement:
- planning
- facilitation
- diversity and equality
The toolkit offers guidance, not instruction.