Local to the national - Penistone

9.30 - 1.00, Friday 26 April 2013
Penistone Town Council, St John's Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone, S36 6AR

Local to the national:

the latest legislative developments and how to influence power

A joint event hosted by the Yorkshire and Humber Rural Network and the Houses of Parliament Outreach Service looking at how to influence and scrutinise legislation affecting local government, your parish or town council. The workshop will focus on current legislation that has had an impact on local government, influencing legislation currently passing through Parliament and the role of Committees and scrutiny.

The Houses of Parliament Outreach Service will talk you through what current legislation may affect your community, how to influence it and how to effectively get your views heard within Parliament.

We will cover

Recent legislation affecting local government
How to influence legislation
Barriers to influencing
Scrutiny
Working with MPs on local government issues

Speakers

Daniel Wood Outreach Officer - North East, Yorkshire & Humber Houses of Parliament Outreach Service
Steve Wilson - Office of Angela Smith MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge

Who should attend?

Parish Councillors
CVS staff
Community groups interested in the application of their Rights in the community

The full programme for the day can be found here and a list of participants can be downloaded here.

For more information please contact Ed Poulter

Price

The workshop is free and includes lunch.

A £20 will be charged if you book a place and do not attend on the day.

Book now!

Please complete and return this booking form by Tuesday 9 April. Places limited.

We are also holding Local to the national at the other venues around Yorkshire and Humber:

Friday 19 April 2013, 9.30 - 1.00
Salem Resource Centre, Central Street, Hedben Bridge, HX7 6HB

Local to the national - Penistone