Are you big on David Cameron's idea of a 'Big Society'?

Prime Minister David Cameron: 'A stronger society is a nicer country to live in'

"The Big Society" is David Cameron's name for major changes he wants to see in the country.

He says its about getting local people to make life better where they live but he's accused of using it as a front for hiding big spending cuts.

He said at a speech this morning (14 February): "We need a sort of social recovery as well as an economic recovery."

"A stronger society is a nicer country to live in," he went on.

He calls it his "mission" as prime minister to make his idea happen.

'Here to stay'

It would mean more of us doing voluntary work, and could mean charities taking over some public services.

Critics like the opposition Labour party say any improvements made under "Big Society" will be damaged by spending cuts brought in to tackle the country's money problems.

The Labour leader Ed Miliband asks how people can help out in their local libraries when many libraries are being closed down.

David Cameron though, says his plans are "here to stay".

We've got reaction to the idea from some Newsbeat listeners:

Georgia Emerson - 19

Georgia: 'I think it sounds like a nice idea'

"The Big Society?

I haven't heard of it before but if it's about community volunteering it sounds good.

"I definitely think it sounds like quite a nice idea.

"I don't do anything like it now.

"But I probably would if these kinds of projects were advertised better."

Imran Jellow - 24

Twenty-four-year-old Imran: 'I'll believe it when I see it'

"I've heard them advertising and talking about it but until now I didn't know what it was about.

"I think it's a good idea in principle but how are they going to execute it, what are they going to do?

"Are they going to provide equipment for kids, or give them somewhere to go?

"I think they may be saying this just to keep us happy and I'll believe it when I see it."

Danielle - 26

Danielle, 26: 'I work full-time so I don't think it's realistic.'

"I think I'm too busy.

"Someone like my mum would definitely do it but I work full-time.

"In the city here, people work very long hours, so I don't think it's realistic.

"You need people who have got spare time, and who are inclined to work for free."

Peter Beighton - 30

Peter, 30: 'You don't really see any action - just words.'

"I've heard the phrase in the papers and stuff but I haven't really stopped to think what it means.

"I haven't really asked myself the question.

"But yeah, if it's about volunteering more, that can't be a bad thing.

"You don't really see any action, just words I guess."