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The Big Society - Join the NW Debate

As you know the new government is actively promoting its intention to achieve greater community engagement and participation through its focus upon creating the "Big Society".

Here at Neighbourhoods NW we have committed ourselves to supporting individuals, organisations and communities as they seek to understand the policy implications,seek out the new opportunities and to address the challenges that will occur on the road to success.

Over the coming months, to demonstrate this commitment, we will be organising a range of innovative support activities. Initially we are keen to give you the opportunity to explore the issues, opportunities and possibilities and to be involved in influencing future policy direction. To this end we are delighted to be able to offer you a personal invitation to a special event.

To aid discussion and debate you will have the opportunity to hear from an experienced Civil Servant, Practitioners from the field and a representative from the Community Sector.Big Society issues will be of growing interest and concern over the rest of this Parliament our aspiration is that the outcomes of this event will be;

· A greater level of awareness through the sharing of knowledge and understanding

· A opportunity to influence future policy direction

· An informed development of future support actions

We have been able to obtain sponsorship to cover the cost of the day so we are able to offer you this opportunity free of charge. As it is an invitation only event we are unable to offer a large number of places so we would be grateful if you could reply to our invitation at your earliest convenience.