We would like to hear your views on Active Citizenship.

In this discussion we are trying to focus on:

• What active citizenship means to you

• Your experience of Active Citizenship and the role you play as an active citizen

• What you would like to do and how you would like to be supported in the future as an Active Citizen

Please take a moment, think about your experiences and post your views on our website or send them to us by email, text, or voicemail.

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