# Why Run Community Assemblies?

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Thanks to **The Big One**, many of our supporter organisations signed up to a [demand for citizens' assemblies](https://extinctionrebellion.uk/the-big-one/collective-demand/) for the first time ever. 

We did our shouting outside Parliament. We handed in green cards to speak to our MPs. We pressurised them online via our Digital Rebellion.

<b> It's now time to bring deliberative democracy into our communities! </b> 

By organising <b>local Community Assemblies</b>, we can…

… <b>Grow our local networks</b> by continuing to build local alliances and do outreach;

… <b>Keep up the pressure</b> on local politicians;

… <b>Spread the word about deliberative democracy</b> and empower people in the process;

… <b>Start a local campaign or project</b> in collaboration with other groups.

Would like to hear some sheer inspiration from Jamie Kelsey Fry, talking about upgrading democracy through deliberation at The Big One?  Enjoy...

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Ready to co-create a beautiful bonding experience in your community with allies? Check out:

**[Community Assembly Resources](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/choosing-our-future---community-assemblies/page/community-assembly-resources)**

**[Community Assembly Social Media and Flyer Design Templates
](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/choosing-our-future---community-assemblies/page/community-assembly-social-media-and-flyer-design-templates)**

**Community Assembly Project Support Email: communityassemblies@extinctionrebellion.uk