The Network of Empowering Authorities (NEA)
The Network of Empowering Authorities (NEA) is a group of 18 councils chosen by the government to help champion community empowerment across the local government sector.
The NEA has aimed to:
- develop sector-wide capacity to deliver community empowerment
- push the boundaries of existing practice
- drive up standards in member councils
- share experience and good practice with other local authorities
The Department of Communities and Local Government funded the NEA for 2 years up until March 2010. The Improvement and Development Agency, working with CDF, supported the network to deliver its aims.
The NEA has undertaken a programme of research and action learning in the three implementation themes identified in the Framework for an Ideal Empowering Authority as ‘pillars’ that are key to delivering community empowerment.
The NEA authorities came together to form working hubs aiming to identify challenges and possible solutions in each of the three areas. For further information, visit the IDeA website.
Downloads
The NEA framework for an ideal empowering authorityCommunity Empowerment: what is it and where is it going?Community Engagement and Empowerment: A Guide for CouncillorsBusiness Case for Community Empowerment: Self-completion toolBusiness Case for Community Empowerment: Background information and guidanceHow Strong is your Neighbourhood? A mapping tool for communitiesHow Strong is your Neighbourhood? Guidance on completing the mapping toolDeveloping a neighbourhood empowerment plan: a toolkitDeveloping a neighbourhood empowerment plan: GuidanceNEA case study