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When engaging the public, local authorities want to hear from residents who reflect the full perspectives, knowledge and identities of their communities.
We often get told by officers and members that one of their biggest public engagement challenges is reaching such diverse audiences rather than just the 'same 10 people '.
The key to overcome this is to understand the people in your local area so that you can address some of the barriers that prevent some groups from actively participating.