What can I do?

What can I do?
Create time to make the city a better place to be

The new ‘Communities in Control: real people, real power’ White Paper wants to encourage as many people to get involved in local decision making.

Here’s five things you can do in Portsmouth:

Information is power
Regularly visit our website at www.portsmouth.gov.uk to find out more about local services. If the information you want isn’t there, let us know.

Sign up
Find out what consultations are currently going on. If there are particular things you want to make your views known about, sign up to e-subscription service so that we can tell you about a new consultation.
http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/3846.html

Get your voice heard
Neighbourhood Forums are just one of the ways the council encourages people to speak up about what's happening on your doorstep.  Parking, crime, planning developments, policing and schools are all hot topics, which affect people's lives.  If you've got something to say, neighbourhood forums are a way to get your voice heard.  Find out more by emailing neighbourhood.forums@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or by calling 9283 4059

Take a stand
Make a difference to your local area. Find out about being a young adviser, magistrate, LINk member, school governor or housing representative by emailing involve@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or by calling 92 841451

Give some time
Help an elderly neighbour with their shopping, provide legal advice for a local charity, volunteers make a vital contribution to all aspects of community life. Volunteering can improve your life in many ways - make new friends, boost your confidence and improve your CV - not to mention making a real difference to your community. Find out more by emailing voluntary.sector@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or by calling 9284 1451.