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Section
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Choosing The Method, A Guide to Community Consultation and Research Methods
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Consulting Representative Groups
| Summary | This technique involves the Council writing to or
visiting a number of groups that may be representative of a wider
community (e.g. community groups, residents groups, pressure groups,
business forums etc.). Groups are consulted to find out their views
on an issue or proposal. These groups are often a good source of
information. In order to facilitate this type of approach the Council
is currently involved in developing a database of community and
voluntary groups. |
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| Examples | This is a widespread technique used by many services
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| Useful for | Obtaining the views of a wide range of groups in
the community. Identifying key issues for particular sections on
the community. Can be used in addition to other methods of consultation.
Providing in depth, qualitative information on views, attitudes
etc. |
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| Not useful | Members of representative groups may be those who
hold strong views and opinions and not always actually represent
the wider area. Not useful if statistically representative results
are required. |
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| Equal Rights | Consulting representative groups may be a way of
including harder to reach and minority groups in a consultation. Top |
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| Costs | Low – as costs are generally in house. | |
| Time Scale | 1-2 months |
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| Contact | Pat Fairfax | 01274 434994 |
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