CENTRE
Lambeth, London
Type | Creation of an evaluation tool
Client | London Borough of Lambeth
Sector | Public
Status | Completed March 2024
Location | Lambeth, London
The evaluation tool has been developed to enable the London Borough of Lambeth to evaluate the success of their public engagement activities effectively. Public engagement, also referred to as public participation, is a collaborative endeavour aimed at including the public in decision-making processes that impact their communities. The tool provides a structural method for assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of these engagement activities, allowing the local authority to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions to enhance community involvement.
To effectively use the assessment tool, users will need to collect data related to public engagement activities, including attendance records, feedback from participants, and information on the outcomes of these activities. It is essential to ensure that data collection methods are consistent across different engagement initiatives to facilitate accurate and comparable assessments. Additionally, users should prioritise participant privacy and confidentiality throughout the data collection and analysis process, in line with ethical considerations and data protection regulations.
In summary, this user’s manual provides a comprehensive resource for the local authority to systematically evaluate, enhance, and optimise their public engagement activities. By using the assessment tool, the authority can foster inclusive decision-making processes, empower community members, and forge stronger relationships between communities and the public sector, ultimately fostering positive change within communities. A feedback loop will emerge, meaning that public engagement activities are being reviewed, monitored and positively contributing to the development of the project.
