Championing elected councillors in 21st Century

by Bridget Harris on Oct 21, 2010

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This was a presentation focussing on the distinctive political role of the elected councillor. The workshop was held at LGA House 18th Oct 2010 at the LGA Independent Councillors Annual Conference.

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This was a presentation focussing on the distinctive political role of the elected councillor. The workshop was held at LGA House 18th Oct 2010 at the LGA Independent Councillors Annual Conference.

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Championing elected councillors in 21st Century — Presentation Transcript

LGA Independent Group Autumn Conference October 18th 2010 Championing elected members in the 21 st Century

The challenge for politicians: this: versus this:

levers of influence.. not power

From town hall...

..to cabinet member for your ward.

Institutional Political Community

What can councillors do... ...that officers cannot?

Strategic / political thinking Communication Active listening Leadership Express community values Commit resources

Strategic thinkers Community agitators So. Councillors are: Decision makers Communicators

discussion question ?

How will 'big society' join up with community activism and local government?

director of politics and partnerships [email_address] co-ordinator of programme [email_address]

Championing elected councillors in 21st Century

by Bridget Harris on Oct 21, 2010

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