Influence - getting it and using it

Friday 26 June, 9.00am - 3.30pm, Northrepps Vilage Hall


From street demonstrations and lobbying to blogs and twitter, voluntary groups have plenty of opportunities to use thier knowledge of the difficulties faced by individuals and communities to influence decisions that affect us all.

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The day will be packed with practical tips to make the most of group campaigns as well as inspirational examples of what has worked locally and information about the local opportunities to help you.

Speakers will include:

  • Sue Jewkes, Managing Inspector, Audit Commission – introducing their new scheme for assessing the impact of public services and the opportunities it presents for voluntary groups to influence local service delivery
  • Susie Rabin, Learning and Development Manager, Campaign Effectiveness Team, National Council for Voluntary Organisations – practical tips for running campaigns
  • Philip Burton, Chief Executive, North Norfolk District Council - how the local council sees the benefits of working with voluntary and community groups
  • Jon Clemo, Deputy Chief Executive, Norfolk Rural Community Council – how Norfolk’s Local Area Agreement can help us
  • Rebecca Fawcett, Parliamentary Outreach Team – how to identify and contact the MPs and peers most likely to support your cause
  • Brian Walker, FFLAGG, the Norfolk Forum for Lesbian and Gay Groups – twenty years of influencing police policies
  • Ian Shepherd, CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) – influencing planning policy

Plus stalls, information and plenty of networking opportunities.

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