The Citizen Power programme is the latest edition to RSA Projects set up to investigate the role of citizens in our changing social, political and economic landscape. It is led by Sam McLean, the Director of Public Participation.

The focus of the Citizen Power programme will be on rigorous social action research and policy analysis at a local level. The programme will contribute to the wider RSA mission of closing the 'social aspiration gap'.

The central objective of this programme of work is to position the RSA as a leading voice in the UK for developing ideas, practical solutions and strategy for:

• Reinvigorating local democracy and the role of citizens in decision-making
• Cultivating civic behaviour and collective action
• Strengthening citizen engagement and democratic renewal.
  

Learn about the background to Citizen Power

Attend the launch of Citizen Power: Peterborough

Citizen Power: Peterborough launch was held on Monday 8 March at 6pm at the RSA. 

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the RSA will introduce keynote speakers:

• Irene Lucas, Director General - Local government and regeneration, Communities and Local Government
• David Halpern, former Chief Analyst in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and author of The Hidden Wealth of Nations
• Contemporary artist Bob and Roberta Smith. 

Matthew will also host a panel session in which the three speakers will join with Marco Cereste, Leader of Peterborough City Council, and Andrea Stark, Area Executive Director, Arts Council England. 

More speakers to be announced.