News from ViSTA
The Big Society Conference
Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton. 10:00-16:00.
Do you want to know how best to encourage citizen led participation?
The conference will bring together local government senior officers, elected members and public service providers with people and practitioners active in their communities.
Confirmed key speakers:
- Nick Hurd MP, Minister for Civil Society
- Toby Blume, Urban Forum
- Barry Maginn, Localis
- Jane Scott, Leader of Wiltshire Council
Local people and practitioners from across the South West will present their experiences of community involvement, to illustrate best practice and identify actions and activities necessary to empower people to participate in their communities.
Full details of the conference will be published shortly. In the meantime, please hold this date in your diary or book online now (will take you through to Exeter CVS website)
Cost: Please note this conference is FREE. Places are limited so booking early is advised. A £25 administration fee will be charged for those people who book and do not turn up.
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