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Principles met

  • Co-production

    We will develop systems that enable citizens to be equal partners in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.

  • Enterprise and social economy

    We will promote community-based approaches to economic development that focus on supporting the creation of jobs, social enterprises and other businesses and providing an environment for co-operative and mutual enterprises to thrive.

  • Maximising social value

    We will support the development of a framework and criteria for social value, giving substance to the concept and supporting Councils with the tools to ensure better local social and economic outcomes.

How it Started: The Information Ambassador’s Network

The Tameside Information Ambassador’s Network was created around 14 years ago with a focus on building a network of members to share information, support people to access consultations, and engage in ways that made sense to network members. Our membership includes local community groups, business owners, charity representatives, and TMBC colleagues in Adult and Children’s Services, Policy, Communications and Libraries.

Most e-mail bulletins from the Information Ambassador’s Network go to everyone, but some are tailored to professionals or to community groups representative of Tameside as a whole. For example, several bulletins have been coproduced for events such as Black History Month, South Asian Heritage Month, and Pride Month.

Our relationships with our Information Ambassadors have been built up over time, creating a range of opportunities to listen to people and build community capacity through project work. Bulletins currently go out to just over 500 e-mail addresses, representing contact with thousands of people, and we are committed to regularly reviewing and expanding the network where required.

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