Monday 22 August 2011

Still struggling with the big society?

Where are we? and what is it now?






Date: 21st September
Location: The View café, 5th Floor, Civic Offices, Portsmouth

This first event is designed to generate discussion, questions and debate around where we are with the big society and it’s progress in Portsmouth. 
  • What potential obstacles are there in progressing this agenda at the local level?
  • What do we still need to know about the big society?
  • A broken society? How do recent events inform this agenda? 
Attendees will need to register for the event through Eventbrite
We will capture the session through our blog and podcast, as well as produce a briefing paper from each session.

We are currently working with the political studies association (PSA) to secure a speaker for the first event.

The viewpoint sessions are informal networking events to consider aspects of government thinking, particularly around “big society” and “localism”. They are designed and delivered by the community engagement team and strategy unit within Portsmouth City Council to promote dialogue and collaboration with local community groups, partnership organisations and decision makers.

Refreshments will be available to registered delegates from 4.30pm and the event will start at 5pm. You must sign-in at ground floor reception before 5pm. The session will last for about 90 minutes.

Places are limited, so please register early.

Time
Activity
5pm
Welcome from the Community Engagement Team
  • An overview of the Viewpoint events
  • An outline of future topics

5:10pm
Short presentation from invited speaker
(check our blog for details)

5: 30pm
Questions, comments and challenges

5: 40pm
Group discussion on key issues & questions
Facilitated table

6pm
Feedback and networking
Update on the next event

6:15pm
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