Co-production
Councils are focusing on enhancing co-production and resident engagement in service design and strategy development.
Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved a public consultation in October 2026 on proposed changes to family hub and children's centre services, aiming for a more accessible support network. In July 2026, Barking and Dagenham endorsed a new VCFSE strategy, developed collaboratively with VCFSE organisations and statutory partners, to transform health system partnerships and leverage community engagement.
Lewisham Council is set to enhance its approach to co-creation and co-production in future strategies, prioritising resident engagement and place-based involvement, following a review in March 2026 of its Corporate Strategy 2022-2026. Hammersmith and Fulham's Health and Wellbeing Board is reviewing its future direction, with a greater focus on community engagement and support programs, as discussed in June 2026.
Co-production is an approach where individuals who use services, their carers, and professionals work together to plan, design, and implement services. This method aims to involve citizens in the conception, design, steering, and ongoing management of public services.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved a public consultation on family hub and children's centre services in October 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham endorsed a VCFSE strategy, developed collaboratively with VCFSE organisations, in July 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council is set to enhance its approach to co-creation and co-production in future strategies, following a March 2026 review. Source
- Lewisham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed lessons learned from its Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 on March 19, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Health and Wellbeing Board met on June 22, 2026, to review its future direction. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 23 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.