Although post Democracy Matters local arrangements might vary in different locations according to communities' own aspirations and other local factors, it should not be a postcode lottery.

DM2 must include clear outcomes that increase influence, not just ownership, over public and other services in line with place-based community aspirations and rights. 

It’s vital we see engagement of local people in what constitutes a community to help decentralise power and work effectively.

Democratic renewal can best be achieved if it is underpinned by other important relationships and dialogues.

A careful deliberative process is needed to further develop the ideas emerging from DM2 to stress test these and consider the opportunities and trade-offs involved to ensure change is deliverable.

Communities operating in a decentralised context will also need access to support and resources in a form that they can use.