Community Right to Challenge

The Community Right to Challenge allows community groups, voluntary organisations, and council staff to express interest in running local services.

If a challenge is successful, a competitive process will be launched, giving the challenger and other organisations a chance to bid for the service.

Who can express an interest

The following groups can submit an expression of interest:

• voluntary or community organisations
• charitable trusts or bodies
• parish councils
• two or more council employees
• any other person or body specified by the Secretary of State.

Services you can challenge

The Community Right to Challenge applies to any relevant service provided by or on behalf of the Council.

For more details, please refer to our  Community Right to Challenge Guidance (PDF 726KB).

If you are unsure whether a service is open to challenge, please contact Mark Brookes, Assistant Director, Legal and Democratic Services (contact details below).

How to submit an expression of interest

Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. You can do so by:

1. Completing the  expression of interest form (PDF 294KB).
2. Returning it, along with any relevant information, by post or email to: 

Post: Mark Brookes, Assistant Director, Legal and Democratic Services, The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DN
Email: mark.brookes@dacorum.gov.uk