Voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) and local government share many values and objectives; both work in the interests of local people and local communities. The relationship that local authorities have with their local voluntary and community sector (VCS) is fundamental if we are to properly tackle the challenges that our communities are facing today.
We believe that the two sectors both contribute to creating strong local communities. This report suggests what needs to be done to ensure that local government and the VCS can work together more effectively to achieve the best outcomes for local people…