Public Participation

Putting People First

The County Council is committed to providing opportunities for the people of Cumbria to have a say in the Council's work and is keen to encourage the public to attend meetings, listen to debates and give residents the opportunity to make their views known on issues they feel strongly about. This section sets out how you can get involved by asking questions, presenting petitions, or leading deputations at meetings.

The County Council's public participation scheme covers:

This section also explains how you can contribute your views through the Council's local neighbourhood forums which have been established in each local committee area.

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