Localism and 'Big Society'

Sharing information about Wiltshire Council's approach to localism and Big Society.

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

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Case study featuring the amazing work of the Bradford-on-Avon Agricultural Cooperative…

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Steve Milton: Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Head of Community Governance at Wiltshire Council.

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