All about One Swindon (progress) here:-
http://www.swindonsp.org.uk/spring__2011_newsletter.pdf
p2 - An old-fashioned public sector assumes it can do everything; it knows everything and treats
its residents as consumers of services. A modern public sector knows that it does not have
all the answers; it cannot do everything it does not always know best. It will show humility
and focus on mobilising the right voices, skills and resources, wherever they may be.
A modern public sector builds strong relationships in order to make better use of resources
and skills. It actively engages with the business community so there is respect, trust and a
shared understanding of priorities. A modern public sector understands that the people who
live in Swindon probably know best what needs to be done to improve their communities
A modern public sector is increasingly about knowing when to get out of the way of the
people who know their areas best. What we need to do is clear. How we do it is up for
grabs. Every local business, voluntary group, community group, faith group, village, street and
ultimately every person who lives and works in the borough is invited to participate in One
Swindon.
