Third Sector Event To Mark The Start Of Big Sector Lancashire
A Lancashire based organisation is hosting a high profile event, aimed at third sector and public sector organisations, to discuss the sectors’ futures under the new Government.
The event is organised by Third Sector Lancashire, a consortium of voluntary organisations dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the voluntary sector by providing information, support, advocacy and an online network to encourage joined up working.
The event, to be held on 22 September at Park Hall Hotel, Chorley, will see up to 200 delegates from organisation across Lancashire, joining a discussion on Lancashire’s future under the new Government’s ‘Big Society’ plans, which aim to “put more power and opportunity into people’s hands”.
Initial policies for ‘Big Society’ outline that the Government will encourage people to take an active role in their communities, transfer power from central to local government, and support co-ops, mutuals, charities and social enterprises. Of particular note is the decision to give public sector workers the right to for employee-owned co-operatives and bid to take over the services they deliver.
Initial policies for ‘Big Society’ outline that the Government will encourage people to take an active role in their communities, transfer power from central to local government, and support co-ops, mutuals, charities and social enterprises. Of particular note is the decision to give public sector workers the right to for employee-owned co-operatives and bid to take over the services they deliver.
Speeches and workshops will be taking place throughout the day, delivered by key figures from Lancashire, to scope out how Big Society can benefit the county. There will also be a Question and Answer session to a panel who have influence on the shape of Lancashire’s public and third sectors.
Canon Mike Wedgeworth MBE, Chair of Third Sector Lancashire says: “The event aims to provide a focal point for the future where we can strengthen the links that will enable us to tackle issues within Lancashire as one. Getting to grips with the Big Society provides us all with a great opportunity to empower and engage our community.”
The event will be hosted by BBC Northwest Tonight’s Dave Guest and includes a hot buffet lunch and refreshments.
To register to attend the event, or to exhibit at the event, please visit www.thirdsectorlancashire.org.uk or call 01772 767737
