The forum agenda outlines presentations and discussions over a morning from 10am to 1:30pm. It will begin with welcome introductions and updates on the local economic partnership and Melton Borough Council's vision for strengthening relationships with the voluntary community sector. An open discussion will explore what the voluntary sector can do to build on these relationships. Presentations will also cover having input on the sustainable community strategy, tips for bid writing, and a volunteering update. The morning will conclude with a networking lunch.

1. Forum Agenda
Wednesday 11th March 2015
10am – 10.20am Welcome & Forum Introductions
Jim McCallam, Voluntary Action
LeicesterShire Forum Lead
10.20am – 10.45am Leicester& Leicestershire Economic
Partnership Update
Heather Roythorne-Finch - VAL
10.45am – 11.00am Melton BoroughCouncils Vision on how it
wants to build it’s relationshipsfurther
with VCS
Hannah Buck, ProjectFunding Officer –
Melton Borough Council (MBC)
11.00am – 11.30am Open Forum Discussion
What can the VCS do to build on their
relationships with Melton BoroughCouncil?
11.30am – 11.50am Have Your Say on The Sustainable
Community Strategy
Amy Scoins,Community Policy Officer - MBC
11.50am – 11.55am Top Tips on Bid Writing
Vicci Barrett, Group Support - VAL
11.55am – 12.00pm VolunteeringUpdate
Ilir Demaj, Volunteering Advisor - VAL
12.00pm – 13.30pm Networking & Lunch