Poverty Alliance Scotland Are Holding Their AGM 26th October

Tuesday 16 October, 2018 Written by Simon Collyer

The ability to take part in decision-making processes that have an impact on your life is a key feature of a democratic society. However for too many people living on low incomes or in communities affected by poverty, they have little power and few opportunities to be part of vital decisions in their communities.

The Scottish Government is carrying out a wide ranging into how communities could be given more control over the decisions that affect them. This year’s Poverty Alliance annual conference will be an opportunity to contribute to that discussion, to look at a range of experiences where communities have sought to take more control, and to learn lessons for the future.

The event will have a keynote speech from Aileen Campbell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government. Poverty Alliance will also be joined by speakers from the Govanhill Baths, FARE in Easterhouse, the Electoral Reform Society and others.

At a time of increasing poverty and with public services under real pressure, the need for greater community control and input has never been greater. Come along and have your voice heard in this important debate!

Full details and registration details are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poverty-participation-and-power-democracy-matters-tickets-50534559227

This event is FREE and open to all say organisers. The event will include lunch and be followed by the Poverty Alliance AGM

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